Normal, Illinois: Creating a safe school environment for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation, will be the focus of a public forum Tuesday at Normal Community High School.
State Superintendent of Education Christopher Koch and Normal Mayor Chris Koos will join students, parents and teachers on a panel to discuss the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Several area school superintendents and administrators also are expected to attend.
Fourteen sponsors, including the American Civil Liberties Union, Illinois Safe School Alliance and several churches and human rights organizations are providing support for the public discussion on the challenges facing LGBT students.
When students are bullied based upon their sexual orientation, a school’s environment becomes negatively charged for all students, said Schriber, one of the organizers of the Normal event.
“When the climate improves for one group, it improves for everyone,” she said.
Suicide, depression and anxiety occurs among LGBT youth “because they are not getting the support they need from the people they trust,” said the alliance coordinator.
In addition to the speakers, students and other LGBT participants were invited to submit their stories and experiences for a book that will be compiled for the forum.
School safety forum
What: Public forum on creating a safe school environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Normal Community High School auditorium, 3900 E. Raab Road.
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