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LGBT Youth in America’s Schools LGBT Youth in America’s Schools Jason Cianciotto and Sean Cahill the university of michigan press | ann arbor Copyright © by the University ofMichigan 2012 All rights reserved This book may not be reproduced,in whole or in part, including illustrations,in any form (beyond that copying permitted by Sections 107 and 108 ofthe U.S.Copyright Law and except by reviewers for the public press),without written permission from the publisher. Published in the United States ofAmerica by The University ofMichigan Press Manufactured in the United States ofAmerica cPrinted on acid-free paper 2015 2014 2013 2012 4 3 2 1 A CIP catalog record for this book is available from the British Library. Library ofCongress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cianciotto,Jason. LGBT youth in America’s schools / Jason Cianciotto and Sean Cahill. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-472-11822-9 (cloth :alk.paper) — ISBN 978-0-472-03140-5 (pbk.:alk.paper) — ISBN 978-0-472-02832-0 (e-book) 1.Lesbian students—United States. 2.Gay students—United States. 3.Bisexual students—United States. 4.Transgender youth— Education—United States. 5.Sexual minorities—Education. 6.Homosexuality and education—United States. I.Cahill,Sean (Sean Robert) II.Title. LC2575.C54 2012 371.826'60973—dc23 2011045478 jason cianciottowould like to dedicate this book to Jack Emery and Kathy Hartman, devoted teachers and mentors at his high school, and to his husband Courter Simmons. sean cahill would like to dedicate this book to his mother,Jeanne Parker Cahill,for her lifelong dedication to education and her passionate advocacy for equality and respect for all people,including gay men and lesbians,in the Catholic Church as well as in American society. Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank the following people (listed in alpha- betical order) for their assistance with this book: Michelle Agostini,Craig Bowman,Steve Brandwein,Samuel Buggeln, Eliza Byard,Larry Bye,Rea Carey,Chris Chen,Roddrick Colvin, Connie Cordovilla,Susan Cronin,Blair Darnell,Mitra Ellen, Chai Feldblum,Susan Fineran,Matt Foreman,Naomi Goldberg, Carole Goodenow,Brenda Greene,Pat Grif‹n,Adrian Guzman, Cathie Hartnett,Melody Herr,Sarah Holmes,Kenneth Jones, Courtney Joslin,Jason Jurjevich,Steve Kaufman,Sarah Kennedy, Joe Kosciw,Alana Krivo-Kaufmann,Kevin Kumashiro,Carolyn Laub, Arthur Lipkin,Elizabeth Lovinger,Sheri Lunn,Emily Marker, Martha Matthews,Lance McCready,Beth McFarland,Andrew Miller, Lisa Mottet,Brian Moulton,Bic Ngo,Donald Ofstedal,Luna Ortiz, Pauline Park,Charlotte Patterson,Clarence Patton,Eric Pliner, Dusty Porter,Beth Reis,Gary Remafedi,Paula Ressler,Eric Rofes, Francisco Roque,Charlie Rounds,Kathleen Russell,Caitlin Ryan, Emily Saltzman,Ritch Savin-Williams,Nathan Schaefer,Ron Schlittler, Bernard Schlotfeldt,James T.Sears,Roberta Sklar,Samuel Slater, Dean Spade,Kara Suffridini,Laura Szalacha,Dinh Tu Tran, Lyndel Urbano,Urvashi Vaid,Robert Valadez,Joan Varney, Dawn Walsh,Kim Westheimer,Olivia Yi,Beth Zemsky. Special thanks to the Kevin J.Mossier Foundation,the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force,Gay Men’s Health Crisis,and the Gay,Lesbian,and Straight Education Network. Contents SECTION1 | A Comprehensive Review of Social Science Research on LGBT Youth and Their Experiences in School Introduction 3 “Outed”by His Guidance Counselor and Forced to Read Aloud from the Bible at School: A Pro‹le ofThomas McLaughlin 4 1 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth: A Critical Population 9 From Isolation to Activism: A Pro‹le ofLouie Garay 11 Judge Rules That School Must Allow Transgender Youth to Express Her Gender Identity While Attending School: A Pro‹le of“Pat Doe” 17 2 | A Grave Picture of Harassment and Violence in Schools 36 “You’re So Gay”: A Pro‹le ofCarl Joseph Walker-Hoover 41 Gay Student Sues School and Wins $900K Settlement: A Pro‹le ofJamie Nabozny 42 SECTION2 | A Comprehensive Review of School-Based Practices and Federal, State, and Local Laws and Policies That Affect LGBT Students 3 | Federal, State, and Local Policy Interventions 59 School Held Liable for Failing to Protect Students from Harassment: A Pro‹le ofAlana Flores 61 4 | School-Based Programs and Practices 83 GSA in Utah Fights for Its Right to Meet at School: A Pro‹le ofKelli Peterson 103 From Group Home to Harvey Milk High: A Pro‹le ofLuis A. 105 5 | The No Child Left Behind Act and LGBT Students 109 Lesbian Youth Takes Control ofHer Life with the Help ofthe Harvey Milk High School: A Pro‹le ofTenaja Jordan 112