CA judge says state can bar school discrimination

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	CA judge says state can bar school discrimination

Lexica

6-2-2009 1:24 PM

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california, education, schools, equality, gender

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Gay-rights organizations praised the ruling. "Schools should be safe places for all children, including those who are - or are perceived to be - lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender," said Carolyn Laub, executive director of the Gay-Straight Alliance Network.

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