Issue Position: School safety: Protect students from bullying and discrimination

Issue Position

Every child should feel safe and be safe in school, without exception. Every child deserves to have their privacy protected so we can fulfill our commitment to providing a free, public,world-class education for everyone.

In 2016, I advocated for making our schools safer four times in front of the Prince William School Board by making the case for adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the school system's nondiscrimination policy. When we protect our most vulnerable students, we protect all of our students (and our teachers too).

As a mom, I want to do everything I can to protect children from harm. As transgender woman, I know the threats our students face in school and I know how terrifying it can be to just be perceived as LGBTQ, let alone summon the courage to live openly,honestly and authentically.

Let's find a common ground way to respect each other's privacy, respect each other's religious views and respect each other's humanity without putting anyone at risk. We can do that through updating the nondiscrimination policy.

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