New Jersey and Illinois’ LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum laws go into effect this academic year. Five states, as well as counties in Maryland and Virginia have already enacted such laws.
GLSEN notes six states currently ban LGBTQ-specific content in the classroom. “We’re excited that LGBTQ students across the state are now guaranteed the opportunity to see themselves reflected in the classroom,” said Ashley Chiappano, the safe schools and community education manager for Garden State Equality, a statewide LGBTQ advocacy group in New Jersey, in an email to the Washington Blade. “Creating a more inclusive school environment.” Illinois’ Inclusion Curriculum Law that Democratic Gov.