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Ms. Griego –Promoting Tolerance, Embracing Inclusion and Establishing School Policies to Address Hate Speech (Res-012-26/27) (For Action November 10, 2026)
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Whereas, In 1996, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed November 16th as International Tolerance Day affirming that tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and freedom of others through respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s culture and promote a culture of peace;
Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District (District) is dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for students, staff, and parents, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics;
Whereas, The District values, celebrates and recognizes the diversity of our student body, staff and broader community;
Whereas, The District acknowledges the historical and ongoing harms caused by racism, white supremacy, anti-Blackness, and other forms of discrimination, and recognizes its responsibility to actively address these harms within our schools;
Whereas, The District recognizes that acts of hate can foster conflict, division, and unsafe school environments and, therefore, affirms the importance of actively opposing all forms of hate speech, bigotry, racial discrimination, xenophobia, gender discrimination, intolerance, and acts of extremism;
Whereas, The Human Relations Diversity and Equity department (HRDE) provides bullying prevention, healthy relationships, and LGBTQ+ supports and resources throughout the District to build safe and affirming learning and working environments for all students, staff and families;
Whereas, The District requires that all staff complete an annual online Implicit/Unconscious Bias Training;
Whereas, The District has a dedicated Commission on Human Relations which functions as a conduit between the community and the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unif...
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