LGBTQ+ people deserve to be unapologetically who they are at school.
School should be a safe place for learning and discovery. But for LGBTQ+ young people, it’s often a place of discrimination and fear. Students don’t just face bullying and discrimination from their peers and teachers—they also face institutional exclusion from sports teams and school dances, gender-appropriate bathrooms and dorms.
That’s why Lambda Legal is fighting in courts and legislatures to ensure schools do their part to protect this vulnerable community—while offering trusted resources for LGBTQ+ students who have questions about their rights.
Fast Facts
60%
40%
18%
Your rights
Explore our collection of resources to learn more about LGBTQ+ students’ rights. Have a specific question that’s not answered below? Visit our virtual Help Desk.
Latest news
January 4, 2024
Iowa’s Book Ban and “Don’t Say LGBTQ” Law Temporarily Blocked
In a lawsuit by Lambda Legal, the ACLU Iowa, and Jenner & Block LLP, a federal district court temporarily blocked the book ban and “don’t say LGBTQ” provisions of SF 496 while the lawsuit proceeds. A federal district court temporarily blocked two provisions of Iowa’s SF 496—the book ban and “don’t say LGBTQ” provisions—while a...
August 23, 2024
Lambda Legal Asks Court to Affirm Decision Protecting Transgender Indiana Students
August 9, 2024
Appeals Court Sends Case Challenging Iowa’s Book Ban and “Don’t Say LGBTQ” Law Back to Lower Court, Delaying Relief for Iowa Students
June 24, 2024