Iowa Safe Schools

Lt. Governor Judge Hosts Conference on LGBT Youth

Des Moines - Over 250 educators and students from across Iowa attended the 5th Annual Governor's Conference on LGBT Youth on February 18 at Drake University.

Photo courtesy of Radio Iowa. http://www.radioiowa.com/2010/02/19/lieutenant-governor-says-lgbt-students-still-face-challenges/

Lt. Governor Patty Judge told the crowd that "As long as Chet Culver is Governor and I am Lt. Governor, we will do everything in our power to protect the students of Iowa."

The Conference is timely in light of the recent failed attempt by Republican legislators to amend the Safe Schools Law to no longer protect Iowa's LGBT students from harassment and bullying. The Safe Schools Law is designed to ensure that all children are protected from bullying and harassment. The law protects children based on real or perceived age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.