A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action 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 Senate resolution states support for the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence, an annual event that draws attention to bullying and harassment of LGBTQI+ students. It recognizes the students, families, educators, and community members who take part in the day. It encourages each state, city, and local school agency to adopt laws and policies that prohibit bullying and discrimination against students, teachers, and school staff based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics, including intersex traits. The resolution does not create new laws or funding.

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Sponsors

• Brian Schatz Democrat sponsor
• 8 cosponsors