Illinois School Laws
Protects transgender students? Yes
Illinois has an anti-bullying provision that prohibits “[b]ullying on the basis of actual or perceived…sexual orientation, gender-related identity or expression." Bullying is defined to include harassment. § 105 ILL. COMP. STAT. 5/27-23.7 (2010).
Protects gay and lesbian students? Yes
Illinois has an anti-bullying provision that prohibits “[b]ullying on the basis of actual or perceived…sexual orientation, gender-related identity or expression." Bullying is defined to include harassment. § 105 ILL. COMP. STAT. 5/27-23.7 (2010).
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Last Updated: 8/31/2010