Oppose HB 1431 – Support LGBTQ+ Youth

LGBTQ+ youth belong, but sometimes the only place to feel safe is at school. HB 1431 would force teachers and counselors to disclose the confidential information of LGBTQ+ youth – potentially outing them and putting them at risk of harm.

This is an unconscionable attack, and Governor Sununu and state legislators need to hear from you to oppose the bill.

HB 1431 would require mandatory, immediate disclosure to parents about changes in gender identity and expression at school – it would interfere in parent-child relationships, cause harm to LGBTQ+ students, and undermine school efforts to create affirming, inclusive learning environments.

The full NH Senate and NH House are scheduled to vote on HB 1431 on Thursday, May 26th. If it passes, it will head to Governor Sununu's desk. Please take action today!

Use the sample letter to submit a message to the Governor and state lawmakers or call Governor Sununu's office at (603) 271-2121.

Dear Governor and State Lawmakers,

As your constituent, I urge you to oppose HB 1431, a bill that would force teachers and counselors to disclose the gender identity or expression of LGBTQ+ youth to their parents.

Schools are sometimes the only safe place for LGBTQ+ youth, but this bill would require mandatory, immediate disclosure to parents about student club and extracurricular activities, school counselor visits, and changes in gender identity and expression at school, with no regard for whether it puts a student in harm’s way or outs a child before they can have a safe and loving conversation with their family.

This legislation would interfere in parent child relationships, put LGBTQ+ students in danger, and undermine school efforts to create an affirming, inclusive learning environment for all students.

It is impossible to predict what harm this could cause a child who comes from an anti-LGBTQ+ home, and is particularly concerning given the high rate of suicide and homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth.

This would be devastating to the lives of LGBTQ+ youth and I urge you to please oppose HB 1431.

Sincerely,

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