U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter: Gay Straight Alliances and the Equal Access Act

Explains the obligation of public secondary schools to provide equal access for extracurricular clubs.  Rooted in principles of equal treatment and freedom of expression, the Equal Access Act protects student-initiated groups of all types, including Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs).

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2011

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