KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: LGBTQ+ Students

Last updated: August 22, 2025 12:57 pm

LGBTQ Students

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students face discrimination and harassment at school all too often.

Since some school officials may not know that the law requires them to protect LGBTQ+ students, this pamphlet provides info about students’ rights as they relate to sexual orientation, and gender identity & expression in K-12 public schools in RI.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students face discrimination and harassment at school all too often. Since some school officials may know little about how the law requires them to protect LGBTQ+ students, this pamphlet provides info about students’ rights on this topic.

Last Updated: March 2023

The information below should not be taken as legal advice. If you have additional questions, or if you feel your rights have been violated, please contact the ACLU of RI.

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