Ending The Week On An Up Note

Israel passes a gender identity/expression non-discrimination law for schools.

The Knesset passed a law that protects the rights of gays and lesbians
(Google Translation)
The new law is the first prohibits discrimination against students on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Knesset plenum approved today (Tuesday) final bill prohibiting discrimination against students on sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which is actually an amendment to the rights of the student, is the first Israeli law defines gender identity as grounds for discrimination. The bill, initiated by MK Dov Henin (Hadash), is also the first bill complements the 19th Knesset concerning the protection of LGBT rights. Law was passed third reading with the support of 25 MKs, while only two opposed.

“Upon receipt of the bill - every room teachers, each school will right of LGBT youth - black and white - have students equal. But this law is there to protect not only the students in the LGBT community - it is there to protect us all. Whether schools cannot find a warm and intolerance community members boom, then so does our society look like,” said Henin.

“If youth today are experiencing verbal abuse in schools, then physical violence against the community could become everyday reality. Approval of the bill sends a clear message: We want to live in a society where we all have equal rights, and is the responsibility of us all to fight for this cause.” About a quarter of the students suffered from hurtful their teachers.

It sure would be nice if Congress passed the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA).