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SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression)
LA Unified School District is committed to fostering an affirming learning and working environment for our LGBTQ+ students, staff and families.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Policies
NAMES/PRONOUNS
Students and staff may be addressed by their asserted names and pronouns.
RESTROOM ACCESSIBILITY
Students and staff may use the restroom that aligns with their affirmed gender identity.
LOCKER ROOM ACCESSIBILITY
Students may use the locker room that aligns with their affirmed gender identity.
SPORTS, ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students may participate in physical education and athletics that is in alignment with their gender identity.
DRESS CODES AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Dress codes are gender neutral for students (LAUSD BUL 6494).
Staff may wear professional attire that consistent with their gender identity/expression.
INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM
California Ed Code requires that curriculum is inclusive of LGBTQ+ identities (FAIR Education Act,
2011, CA SB 48).Family acceptance is a proven protective factor for LGBTQ+ youth. Data shows that LGBTQ+ youth who experience unconditional love from their families and greater communities are more likely to graduate, have better health outcomes, and have better relationships. Check out the resources below to learn more about how you can support the youth in your life or community.
***If you know a youth who needs some support, or have questions that need immediate answers, you can check out
The Trevor Projects TrevorText, it's a confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678-678. If they prefer to chat on the phone instead, try TrevorLifeline at
1-866-488-7386.
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Department Contact
Coordinator:
Judy Chiasson, Ph.D
Office email: humanrelations@lausd.net
Phone: (213) 241-0754
