What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare April 21, 2017, as a Day of Silence in New York to raise awareness of LGBT harassment in schools.
Why it matters
Highlights the scale and severity of LGBT harassment in schools. , citing statistics about verbal and physical abuse, as well as the lack of intervention by school staff, underlining the urgency and breadth of the problem.
Emphasizes the educational impact of discrimination. , noting that unchecked harassment leads to absenteeism and diminished academic performance for LGBT students, which can have lasting effects on their futures.
Frames the Day of Silence as a widely recognized and supported event. , pointing out its national reach and the involvement of hundreds of thousands of students, which can help normalize conversations around LGBT issues in schools and encourage broader societal support.
Reinforces the principle that all students deserve a safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free educational environment. , potentially influencing future policies and practices in New York schools to better protect LGBT youth.
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Recognize Day of Silence
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Sponsors
35 Multi-sponsors
- Edward Braunstein
- Vivian Cook
- Clifford Crouch
- Anthony D'Urso
- Joseph Errigo
- Patricia Fahy
- Joseph Giglio
- Mark Gjonaj
- Deborah Glick
- Pamela Harris
- Andrew Hevesi
- Addie Jenne
- Charles Lavine
- Donna Lupardo
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- William Magee
- John T. McDonald III
- David McDonough
- Michael G. Miller
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Walter T. Mosley
- Francisco Moya
- Catherine Nolan
- Daniel O'Donnell
- Felix Ortiz
- N. Nick Perry
- Linda Rosenthal
- Jo Anne Simon
- Aravella Simotas
- Fred Thiele
- Michele Titus
- David Weprin
- Jaime R. Williams
- Carrie Woerner
- Kenneth Zebrowski
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 263 BY: M. of A. Titone 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 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… Show allHide
1996; and WHEREAS, The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network 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, 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, More than 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, More than 80 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students report that faculty and staff rarely or never intervene when harassment against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals occurs; and WHEREAS, 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, Unchecked harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression can hinder student achievement and have a negative impact on students' academic performance; and WHEREAS, Every child, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, 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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