Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The resolution commends Glisten’s National Day of Silence and calls on states, cities and local school districts to adopt policies that guarantee equal educational opportunity and protect LGBTQI+ students from bullying, harassment and discrimination. It highlights the high rates of victimization and mental‑health harms faced by LGBTQI+ youth and stresses the need for inclusive, safe learning environments.
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