‘No student will be outed:’ Alberta proposes new rules on gay-straight groups
EDMONTON- The Notley government is proposing new legislation to ensure students who join gay-straight alliances in school are not outed without their permission.
Education Minister David Eggen says the new law will also mandate that all schools that get public dollars take more specific steps to embrace and create gay-straight alliances if students ask for them.
“No student will be outed if they choose to join a GSA,” Eggen told the house Thursday as he introduced the bill.
“We are continuing to ensure that all students feel welcome at school regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.”