Platek underscores the transformative nature of GSA networks, telling LGBTQ Nation, 'It gives [kids] the chance to build community and relationships, network, and a sense that they can talk to youth from other areas, forge connections, and come together to create the liberation they seek.'
The sentiment is echoed by parents navigating the complexities of the educational system, expressing a sense of feeling lost and overwhelmed.
Many of these measures target the very essence of self-identification, attempting to control names and pronouns and forcing students to use facilities that do not match their gender.
According to the Trevor Project, a staggering 86% of transgender and nonbinary youth report that recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their mental health.
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