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Is your school LGBT-friendly?

The following points can help you determine if your High School is LGBT friendly. By reviewing whether or not your high school has policies protecting you or institutional supports designed to help you and peers succeed, can help you better assess the difficulty of starting a GSA.

Does your school have a non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation?
• NO • YES

Does your school have a non-discrimination policy that includes gender identity?
• NO • YES

Does your school have an anti-harassment policy that includes sexual orientation?
• NO • YES

Does your school have an anti-harassment policy that includes gender identity?
• NO • YES

Does your school have a student organization that supports LGBT students (ie. Gay-Straight Alliance)?
• NO • YES

Does your school have an employment non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation?
• NO • YES

Does your school have curriculum that includes LGBT people, history, or issues?
• NO • YES

Does your school’s counseling office have a policy that protects and affirms LGBT students?
• NO • YES

Does your town/city have a policy that protects its citizens based on sexual orientation or gender identity?
• NO • YES