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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender athletes have the right to:

Be proud of who they are.
Be physically safe.
Be as open about their LGBT identity as they choose to be.
Be treated with dignity and respect by coaches, teammates, other athletes, athletic department support staff, and spectators.
Speak out about LGBT issues.
Participate in school or community-based LGBT groups or activities
Attend a school with specific policies and procedures prohibiting harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender expression.
Attend a school where coaches and other educators understand and are sensitive to the challenges faced by LGBT young people.
Have their athletic and academic performance evaluated without regard to their sexual orientation or gender expression.
Be considered for all athletic and academic honors and awards without regard to their sexual orientation or gender expression.
Have their academic, social, and emotional needs met by school programs in the same ways that the needs of other students are addressed.
Participate in all athletic department or team social functions with the partner of their choice when other athletes are invited to bring partners.
Information about safe sex that specifically addresses the needs of LGBT people.
Have their families receive support and education about LGBT issues.