What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to recognize April 21, 2017, as a Day of Silence in New York to highlight LGBTQ harassment in schools.
Why it matters
Highlights the prevalence and severity of anti-LGBTQ harassment in schools. by referencing data that shows high rates of verbal and physical abuse, as well as absenteeism due to feeling unsafe, drawing urgent attention to the lived experiences of LGBTQ students.
Links student safety and well-being directly to educational outcomes. , making the case that harassment and discrimination not only harm individuals, but also undermine academic achievement and school climates for all.
Signals official recognition and support for LGBTQ youth by the state government. , which can help legitimize and empower local efforts to foster safer, more inclusive schools, and may encourage similar actions in other states or communities.
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Recognize Day of Silence
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Senate Resolution No. 1268 BY: Senator HOYLMAN MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to recognize April 21, 2017, as a Day of Silence in the State of New York WHEREAS, The Day of Silence is a day on which students take a vow to remain silent for a full day in order bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools, including students, teachers, and other school staff; and WHEREAS, The Day of Silence has been held annually since April of
1996; and WHEREAS, The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has designated April 21, 2017, as the Day of Silence; and WHEREAS, Hundreds of thousands of students at more than 8,000 K-12 schools, colleges and universities participated in Day of… Show allHide
1996; and WHEREAS, The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has designated April 21, 2017, as the Day of Silence; and WHEREAS, Hundreds of thousands of students at more than 8,000 K-12 schools, colleges and universities participated in Day of Silence events in 2016; and WHEREAS, It has been reported by GLSEN that more than 80 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students have been verbally harassed by their peers because of their sexual orientation and gender identity; and WHEREAS, It has been reported by GLSEN that 40 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students have been physically assaulted by their peers because of their sexual orientation and gender identity; and WHEREAS, It has been reported by GLSEN that more than 30 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students report missing at least one entire school day in the last month because they feel unsafe; and WHEREAS, Bullying, harassment and discrimination can hinder student achievement and have a negative impact on students' academic performance; and WHEREAS, Every child, should be guaranteed an education free from discrimination and harassment; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 21, 2017, as a Day of Silence in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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