State Attorneys General to Trans Students: “We’ve Got Your Back"

The beginning of a school year can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. For trans students and their families, this anxiety is often compounded by concerns about safety and rights.

Please know this: you are not alone. We brought together attorneys general from across the country to send a clear, unified message: We see you. You belong here. And we will fight for you.

Their offices are actively working to hold schools accountable to federal and state laws designed to keep every student safe from discrimination and harassment. Many states have robust protections for trans youth, and you may have stronger legal rights than you realize.

Watch the full statement of support from the coalition of attorneys general.

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If you have faced discrimination in school and wish to learn more about your rights or how to file a complaint, NWLC’s Legal Network for Gender Equity might be able to help.

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If you are in one of the following states, please look below for whom to contact for support:

California

California law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled by the California Department of Education. For more information, visit Attorney General Bonta’s website.

Delaware

Delaware law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled by the Delaware Division of Human and Civil Rights. For more information, visit Attorney General Jennings’s website.

Maryland

Maryland law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints can be filed with the Maryland State Department of Education. For more information, visit Attorney General Brown’s website.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled directly by the Attorney General’s office. For more information, visit Attorney General Campbell’s website.

Michigan

Michigan law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. For more information, visit Attorney General Nessel’s website.

Minnesota

Minnesota law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. For more information, visit Attorney General Ellison’s website.

New York

New York law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled by the New York State Division of Human Rights. For more information, visit Attorney General James’s office.

Oregon

Oregon law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled by the Oregon Department of Education. For more information, visit Attorney General Rayfield’s website.

Vermont

Vermont law protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Student complaints are handled by the Vermont Human Rights Commission. For more information, visit Attorney General Clark’s website.

All students across the country are protected from sex-based discrimination under federal law.

For more information on other state laws protecting LGBTQ+ students, visit the Movement Advancement Project’s website.

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State Attorneys General to Trans Students: “We’ve Got Your Back”