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hey another bill was brought to my attention - it establishes a sort of student bill of rights and implements specific policies for protecting trans students!! go "Support" this bill if u live in WA! app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1296

this is more likely to matter I think so spread the word :3
You have selected to comment on HB 1296 Promoting a safe and supportive public education system. Follow the steps below to send your comments and your position on this bill directly to members in your legislative district. To learn about other ways to participate in the process, click here. (1)(a) By January 31, ((2020)) 2026, each school district must 36 adopt or amend if necessary policies and procedures that, at a 37 minimum((, incorporate all the elements of the model transgender 38 student policy and procedure described in subsection (3) of this 39 section)): Incorporate the office of the superintendent of public p. 2 HB 12961 instruction's rules and guidelines developed under RCW 28A.642.020 to 2 eliminate discrimination in public schools on the basis of gender 3 expression and gender identity; address the unique challenges and 4 needs faced by transgender students and gender-expansive students in 5 public schools; and describe the application of the model policy and 6 procedure prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying required 7 under RCW 28A.600.477 to transgender students and gender-expansive students. (b) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall 23 make the statement of student rights available on its website and is 24 encouraged to include the statement in materials provided under RCW .2528A.230.15026 (2) The statement of student rights is as follows:27 (a)(i) Public school students are subject to the Declaration of 28 Independence and the United States Constitution, and its privileges and protections, including:29 The free exercise of religion;30(A) The freedom of speech;31(B) The right to peaceably assemble;32(C)33 (D) The right to petition the government for a redress of grievances;3435 (E) The freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures; The right to a due process of law;36(F)37 (G) The right to equal protection of the laws; and38 (H) The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
January 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM