Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Glisten's 2026 Day of Silence , an annual event designed to bring attention to the pervasive issues of anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by students in K-12 schools. It emphasizes the need for communities across the country to take action, demanding equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, with a particular focus on LGBTQI+ young people. The resolution highlights concerning statistics, noting that a significant percentage of LGBTQI+ students experience verbal and physical harassment, feel unsafe at school, and face mental health challenges. It also points to the proliferation of anti-LGBTQI+ education bills in state legislatures, which often target transgender and nonbinary youth and contribute to hostile learning environments. Ultimately, the resolution encourages every state, city, and local educational agency to adopt comprehensive laws and policies that prohibit bullying and discrimination against students, teachers, and staff based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics, thereby fostering inclusive and safe learning environments where all individuals can thrive and focus on their education.