The GALA Pride and Diversity Center, in partnership with the Central Coast Coalition for Inclusive Schools (CCC4IS) and the ACLU SoCal, will be hosting two free educational sessions on the topic Supporting LGBTQ+ Students & Their Rights in CA Public Schools. The first event will be Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 6-8 P.M. at Nipomo High School, Olympic Hall. The second event will be Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 6-8 P.M. at Paso Robles High School Performing Arts Center.
All students have the right to attend a safe and supportive school and to be their authentic selves at school. Presentation topics include bullying and harassment protections, names and pronouns, student privacy and expression, accessing restrooms and facilities, dress code policies, student clubs, inclusive curricula, complaint processes, and more. The ACLU attorneys will not be disseminating legal advice. Students, parents, educators, and community members are welcome.
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education and The Diversity Coalition are co-sponsoring these events.
For more information, please contact Doug J. Heumann, Esq., CCC4IS Chair, at
[email protected] or visit www.centralcoastinclusiveschools.net .