Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

This House resolution expresses support for the “Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools” initiative. It calls on communities to make sure all K–12 students have equal chances to learn, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from being “erased” or excluded—especially LGBTQI+ students .

Key points:

• Who is affected: K–12 students nationwide, with a focus on LGBTQI+ youth .
• What it does: Voices support and urges communities to ensure equal educational opportunity, civil rights protections, and inclusion for all students .
• What to expect: This is a statement of support and a call to action; it does not set specific programs or funding on its own .