Youth
EQCA works to secure protections for all youth, including those who identify as LGBT, so they can grow and learn in an environment that is free from harassment, bullying and discrimination. Since 1999, five EQCA-sponsored bills that protect youth have become law.
California Law
State law provides protections for youth based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender and gender identity. Young people are protected in public schools, publicly-funded educational activities, juvenile justice facilities and the foster care system.
Resources
EQCA-Sponsored Legislation
- Juvenile Justice Safety and Protection Act
SB 518 (Migden, 2007)
LGBT youth receive protections against discrimination and harassment in the state’s juvenile justice facilities.
- Student Civil Rights Act
SB 777 (Kuehl, 2007)
Strengthens nondiscrimination protections for LGBT students in publicly-funded educational activities and instructional materials.
- Safe Place to Learn Act
AB 394 (Levine, 2007)
Protects students from discrimination by requiring the state to monitor school compliance with current nondiscrimination laws.
- Foster Youth Anti-Discrimination Act
AB 458 (Chu, 2003)
Protects LGBT foster youth and others in the foster care community against discrimination and harassment.
- California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act
AB 537 (Kuehl, 1999)
LGBT youth receive protections from discrimination in publicly-funded educational programs and activities. More info>>
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