Atlanta Attorney for LGBTQ+ Harassment in Schools

Throughout history, people who were lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and others (LGBTQ+) have faced discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Although there has been significant progress in recent years, LGBTQ+ people still face challenges and discrimination, including in school settings, where they face bullying, harassment, and exclusion based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

If you or someone you love experienced harassment or discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, The Law Offices of Megan Ballard Mitchell can help. LGBTQ+ harassment lawyer Megan Ballard Mitchell can evaluate your situation, explain your rights, help you explore your options, and provide the help you need.

What Are My Rights at School?

Several state and federal laws protect LGBTQ+ students against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Some of the rights of an LGBTQ+ person include:

  • The right to be treated according to your gender identity.
  • The right to be called by the name and pronoun that match your gender identity.
  • The right not to be bullied or harassed because of your gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • The right to use the restroom and locker room that matches your gender identity.
  • The right to have the same opportunities to learn and participate in school activities as anyone else, regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • The right to dress and present yourself according to your gender identity.
  • The right to privacy and to choose you you choose to tell about your gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • The right to join or start an LGBTQ+ student club or alliance.

A School’s Legal Obligation to Prevent LGBTQ+ Harassment

Schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions have a legal duty to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that is free from discrimination, including discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Even though the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Georgia Civil Rights Code do not explicitly address discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, recent decisions by federal courts and even the United States Supreme Court have found that it is unlawful to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.

Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also prohibits sex discrimination in schools, and most courts have found that this prohibition on discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

However, not all schools adequately address these issues, and LGBTQ+ students still experience discrimination and other forms of mistreatment.

If you believe your rights or the rights of your child have been violated based on sexual orientation or gender identity, The Law Offices of Megan Ballard Mitchell can help. You may be able to file a lawsuit or take other legal action. LGBTQ+ harassment lawyer Megan Ballard Mitchell can provide guidance and support, help you evaluate your options, and, when necessary, represent you in court or other judicial or quasi-judicial processes.

How an LGBTQ+ Harassment Lawyer Can Help

Discrimination against people who are LGBTQ+ remains far too prevalent. If you or someone you love has experienced discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, contact The Law Offices of Megan Ballard Mitchell today to schedule a free, confidential, no-obligation appointment to discuss your situation.

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Megan Ballard Mitchell can fight for your rights to ensure you receive all the protections and opportunities you are entitled to under the law.

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