Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 May 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 92, expresses support for the National Day of Silence. This is a day when students take a vow of silence to draw attention to bullying, harassment, and name-calling that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals experience in schools. The resolution calls for the President to issue a proclamation encouraging observance of this day.
It also encourages state, city, and local education authorities to create and enforce laws and policies that prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and school staff based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The goal is to ensure schools are environments conducive to learning for everyone.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in April 2009 and referred to a subcommittee in May 2009. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sentiment of both the House and Senate.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local education authority to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression.
Timeline
14 May 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 92 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 92, expresses support for the National Day of Silence. This is a day when students take a vow of silence to draw attention to bullying, harassment, and name-calling that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals experience in schools. The resolution calls for the President to issue a proclamation encouraging observance of this day. It also encourages state, city, and local education authorities to create and enforce laws and policies that prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and school staff based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The goal is to ensure schools are environments conducive to learning for everyone. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in April 2009 and referred to a subcommittee in May 2009. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sentiment of both the House and Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 92 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 92. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 92?
- H.Con.Res. 92 was sponsored by Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] (D-NY), with 40 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 92?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (14 May 2009).
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