Comments Filed Regarding Proposed Title IX Rulemaking Protecting LGBTQIA+ Students

Abstract

We the undersigned 257 education , civil rights , and youth serving organizations are pleased to submit this comment in response to the proposed rulemaking on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary, Two SpiritSpirit, intersexintersex, or who otherwise identify as commonly face barriers to equal access and opportunit y in our K 12 schools and education systems. These barriers include discriminatory policies, discriminatory practices (including unfair and disproportionate discipline), harassment, bullying, and other forms of victimization LGBTQI+ students who are transgender; nonbinary; Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); and people with disabilities experience the most hostile school climates and compounded marginalization in education systems.