Les écoles sont censées être des lieux centrés sur l'élève, où les jeunes se sentent en sécurité et peuvent apprendre ce dont ils ont besoin pour réussir dans la vie. Pourtant, des politiciens extrémistes et des groupes nationaux bien financés tentent de faire des écoles publiques et des bibliothèques scolaires des lieux d'attaques contre les personnes LGBTQ+, en particulier les jeunes, et leurs familles. 

But youth in Maine public schools have rights, and our schools have a responsibility to ensure all students, including LGBTQ+ students, are safe, supported, and able to learn. GLAD and our partners are sharing these resources on your rights as a student, parent, and educator.

Visitez notre Maine Know Your Rights page for LGBTQ+ students pour en savoir plus.

Ressources du Maine

Connaissez vos droits

Non-discrimination : Maine General Laws prohibit discrimination in educational programs, opportunities and other matters based on gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, and perceived sexual orientation in Maine public schools. You can read more under GL 5 Me. Rev. Stat. sec. 4602  

Lutte contre l'intimidation : Maine has one strong anti-bullying law with strict requirements that schools must follow to protect students from a wide variety of bullying, be it physical, verbal, or online.  

Orientations pour les écoles : The Maine Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has created a set of eight principles and practices to support LGBTQ youth in schools at Foundational Practices to Support LGBTQ+ Students.    

En savoir plus sur youth rights in Maine on the following Know Your Rights pages

What to do if you or your child is experiencing bullying, discrimination, or mistreatment in school 

If you believe your rights are being violated, visit our Rights of LGBTQ Students in Maine page to learn more about what steps you can take.  

About school censorship and book bans

On May 16, 2023, the ACLU and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) sent a letter urging Maine public school districts to protect students’ legal rights by rejecting censorship in school libraries.

Learn more here.

Impliquez-vous dans votre communauté locale

  • Suivez les problèmes qui surviennent au sein de votre comité scolaire et de votre conseil municipal
  • Attend meetings when important issues are being discussed and even to participate in the public comment period in which School Board/Committee members listen to input from the public. It is important that they hear support for good work and good arguments for why LGBTQ+ and race-based restrictions are bad educational policy for all students.
  • Suivez les questions d'éducation, de programmes, de personnel, de politique, de bibliothèque et d'autres questions lors des élections scolaires et locales, ou présentez-vous vous-même aux élections.

Pour obtenir de l'aide pour parler des problèmes liés à l'éducation et aux étudiants LGBTQ+, et pour découvrir d'autres moyens d'agir, visitez Campagne pour notre avenir commun.

Organisations et ressources supplémentaires

Organisations

  • The Maine Department of Education provides all Maine students access to educational experiences, Pre-K through adult, that lead to their success in life and career.
  • The Maine Human Rights Commission prohibits discrimination on the basis of protected class in employment, housing, places of public accommodation, education, and extension of credit.
  • Trans Youth Equality Foundation based in Maine serves all of New England, providing education, advocacy and support for transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families.
  • Maine Youth Action Newtork (MYAN) is a statewide network of committed adults and passionate young people who believe in the transformative power of youth leadership. 
  • EqualityMaine is the oldest and largest statewide organization dedicated to creating a fair and just society for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Mainers. 

Pour plus d'organisations axées sur les jeunes, visitez Youth Organizations | Maine.

Ressources supplémentaires

Want to learn more about LGBTQ+ Equality in Maine? Visit the Movement Advancement Project’s Maine Equality Profile.

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