Requires schools to integrate LGBT education into all grade levels, mandates a related course for high school graduation, requires teacher training on effective teaching for LGBT students, and creates related assessments and pilot programs, so more school policies and curricula recognizing and being
All school districts, charter schools and private schools shall integrate culturally responsive lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender education throughout the education of all students at all grade levels in accordance with the commissioner's rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this subdivision.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill requires integration of culturally responsive LGBT education across all school levels and subjects, a dedicated course for graduation, teacher certification and professional development on LGBT topics, and related assessments and funding, all of which expand school recognition of and policies for transgender and gender-nonconforming students under the transgender/education topic. No provisions address firearms, abortion, or immigration enforcement.
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