Kentucky’s law is one of the nation’s most sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ laws, limits instruction of human sexuality/gender identity in schools
Although adolescents are vulnerable to societal pressure, the GSA group, Prism, have shown much courage to develop a language of resistance
Spirit Day started in 2010 by Canadian Brittany McMillan who created the event in memory of LGBTQ+ youth who lost their lives to suicide
Cedar Grove High School and district officials initially canceled the production due to “inappropriate” content
ACLU & Southern Poverty Law Center lawyers noted the actions by officials potentially violated constitutional & workplace protections
Maine's motto is “Dirigo” Latin for “I Lead.” In keeping with that spirit a group of teens stepped up to make sure Pride happens this year
"We are appalled at what took place & in no way condone this type of activity in our schools. [and] commit to a thorough investigation"
Tensions and issues regarding the LGBTQ+ student population in the district's schools has been a reoccurring situation
Last month, some parents and other community members railed against creating a GSA at a Lakeland School Board meeting on December 6, 2021
One parent said he would remove his three children from the school system if they continued to support the GSA
