The Health Education office works with school administrators, educators, and staff to continually improve safety and inclusivity in our schools. We are available to support schools in the following ways:

• Providing staff training on supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
• Providing optional supplemental resources for teachers to guide conversations about gender identity. Learn more about the K-5 Gender Book Kit, which lives in each elementary school library.
• Working to improve all-gender restroom access.
• Referrals to community agencies that serve LGBTQ+ youth and families.
• Providing monthly resources and professional development to advisors of Gender-Sexuality Alliances and Rainbow Clubs.
• Providing personalized support to staff and leaders working to support LGBTQ+ students.
• Providing welcoming visuals like Pride flags and inclusive posters.
• Offering healing and community spaces for LGBTQ+ staff.

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has several policies and procedures that are relevant to keeping LGBTQ+ youth safe at school. We encourage LGBTQ+ students and families to learn these policies so they can most effectively advocate for themselves/their children.

If you have questions about any of these policies/procedures, contact Sam Cristol secristol@seattleschools.org.

Board policy 3211: Gender-Inclusive Schools: Transgender and Gender-Expansive Student Rights and Supports

• Superintendent Procedure 3211
• Trans and nonbinary students’ rights under 3211SP

Board Policy 3207: Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying

• Superintendent Procedure 3207
• Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incident Reporting Form

Board Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination, Acts of Hostility and Defamation

• Superintendent Procedure 3210A: Non-discrimination in Academic, Athletics and Activities Programs
• Superintendent Procedure 3210B: Discrimination Complaint Process
• How to Report a Discrimination Concern

Board Resolution 2019-20/28: Affirming Inclusion of Our LGBTQIA+ Students, Staff, and Community