LGBTQ Youth Project | New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) - American Civil Liberties Union of New York State

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Court Cases

Ithaca City School District v. State Division of Human Rights (Arguing that state Human Rights Law covers school districts)

The LGBTQ Youth Project envisions a world without homophobia, transphobia or racism. We strive to rid our schools and communities of harassment and discrimination by educating youth, students, school staff and community members about the effects of anti-LGBTQ bias and ways to combat it.

Teen Activists Project (TAP)

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A guide for LGBTQ youth in schools.

Includes New York City, State-Wide Services and Health Resources

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The Dignity Project - Because every student has the right to be safe

News & Press Releases

June 14, 2012 – NYCLU’s Teen Activists Unveil Projects on Students' Rights
April 6, 2011 – Statewide Task Force Convenes to Begin Implementing State Anti-Bullying Law
December 28, 2009 – NYCLU Sues Suffolk County for Records Regarding Rejection of Same-Sex Marriage Ad
August 27, 2009 – In Response to NYCLU Lawsuit, Herkimer Co. School District Agrees to Measures to Protect Gay Youth from Harassment