SCUSD is Proud to Recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month
SACRAMENTO, CA 鈥� The LGBTQ+ civil rights movement that began more than fifty years ago with the reached another This is a momentous week! Today, Sac City Unified also passed a resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month and the district鈥檚 commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all students.
Sac City Unified is a safe haven for all students including our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) community. Pride Month highlights the identities and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community as well as work to combat bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender expression in order to better promote and foster a safe and respectful culture within the District.
鈥淔rom programs specifically tailored for LGBTQ+ youth to the guidance counselors on our school sites, Sac City Unified is committed to creating inclusive and affirming school campuses,鈥� said 麻豆视频 City Unified School District Superintendent Jorge Aguilar. 鈥淭his week we were encouraged by the Supreme Court decision protecting our LGBTQ+ community, but we know there is still much to be done to ensure equal opportunity and access.鈥�
Our Sac City Unified Connect Center is a critical district program for students, staff and community resources. The center provides training, activities, and lessons for and about LGBTQ+ identities. The center is committed to fostering a safe and respectful District, school and community culture. Discrimination, harassment, and rejection negatively impact LGBTQ+ youth, who are more likely to experience a mental health condition and .
鈥淪CUSD believes all of our students deserve the opportunity to succeed. We also believe our LGBTQ+ students deserve a safe and encouraging learning environment that embraces them,鈥� said 麻豆视频 City Unified Board President Jessie Ryan. 鈥淭he significantly higher rates of school dropout and school disengagement among LGBTQ+ youth across the country exasperated by harassment and bullying are unacceptable. We recognize this challenge and will continue to advocate for and support our LGBTQ+ students to help ensure they feel welcome, are valued, and safe.鈥�
The 麻豆视频 City Unified School District Board of Education will approve and designate June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month during their Board Meeting tonight.