Almost all LGBTQ students could identify at least one staff member supportive of LGBTQ students at their school. While staff may be supportive, SF 80 could tie the staff's hands for how supportive they may be. #stopsf80

Victimization has long lasting effects. LGBTQ students who experienced victimization based on their gender identity were twice as likely to report that they did not plan to pursue any post-secondary education. #stopsf80

SF 80 would be one of the many discriminatory policies students would face in schools. More than half of LGBTQ+ students already personally experiencing any LGBTQ-related discriminatory policies. #stopsf80

Community and the feeling of belonging are important for a student's success. Most LGBTQ+ reported avoiding school functions (77.6%) and extracurricular activities (71.8%) because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable. #stopsf80

As students feel unsafe, their grades and learning will be harmed as well. 32.7% of LGBTQ students missed at least one entire day of school in the past month because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable. #stopsf80

Most LGBTQ students in Iowa experienced anti-LGBTQ victimization at school. Most never reported the incident to school staff. SF 80 will put up even more barriers between students and school staff. #stopsf80

TW: Suicide The forced outing of students to their families could increase the suicide risk of LGBTQ+ youth. In 2000, when police threatened to out Marcus Wayman, 18, to his family. Later Marcus died by suicide. #stopsf80

The LGBTQ+ population is at an increased rate of suicide compared to their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts. 40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide in their lifetime, compared to less than 5% of the general U.S. population. #stopsf80

Coming out can be a difficult or even traumatic experience. 40% of LGBT adults have experienced rejection from a family member or a close friend. Don't make it more difficult. #stopsf80

Less than half of students feel safe disclosing their gender identity. SF 80 would make students feel less safe to rely on their teachers or school counselors. Tell your Education Committee to stop SF 80 and protect our students!

The act of outing someone is detrimental because it is a violation of their privacy. It was so detrimental that the Social Security Administration to end its policy of outing transgender employees to employers in 2011. Tell Senate Education Committee to protect our students!

1 in 6 young people identifies as LGBTQ in the United States! This equates to thousands upon thousands of young LGBTQ Iowans. “It reflects what we are seeing in society and the way society is changing." https://t.co/l1dYKNiHiC

Freedom Riders arrested on the same day in 1961 and they died on the same day in 2020. Rev C.T. Vivian & Rep. John Lewis

Your reminder that the “A” in LGBTQIA does NOT mean “ally.” It never will.

during a peaceful protest in LA this week the LAPD knocked a disabled man out of his wheelchair, and then they broke it. there is absolutely no excuse for this - it’s disgusting. who exactly are they protecting & serving??? DEFUND THE POLICE @MayorOfLA @GavinNewsom @KTLAnewsdesk

Here is a huge master-thread with Portland videos, info and images. I will NOT stop yelling about this until we get national attention on this, politicians speaking up and people putting pressure on their representatives. We need to not let this become the new norm.

Hey remember when I shared a tutorial on how to make your own caltrops earlier this week? Okay, just making sure... https://t.co/4hxgJMLVHS

We need to re-imagine the role police play in our society. It's time for our country to stop investing in police and start investing in our schools, communities, and people.

🗣️ REMINDER: Trans men are men. Trans women are women. Non-binary people are who they say they are.

Please help spread this information so that the CDE can great an inclusive and welcoming event for students next semester. https://t.co/cythtNK4nR