INTERNATIONAL STATUES

International Statutes on Freedom of Association and Organization (Students Rights)

1. General Human Rights of International LGBT Students Protected by International

& U.S. Law

http://www.llmroadmap.com/blog/us-law-protects-lgbt-international-students-joining-
llm-programs

Abstract:
a.) All LGBT international LL.M. students in the U.S. are entitled to protections
under general international human rights law.

b.) All LGBT international students in the U.S. are entitled to certain protections
under U.S. Constitution, Federal Statutes, State Constitutions, State Statutes,
and Local Ordinances.
U.S. Constitution & Freedom of Expression & Association.
The Constitutions 1st Amendment protects free expression. The government and public
schools may not improperly interfere with your 1st Amendment right to express yourself
or to receive communications from others. State constitutions have similar speech
protections.

Your expression is protected on or off campus. You may speak about LGBT issues,
and you have the right to receive information from other sources. You have the right to
remain silent regarding sexual orientation or gender, or the right to speak if you wish.

2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (U.S)

http://education.findlaw.com/student-rights/statutory-sources-of-protection-for-
students.html

Abstract:
Requires public schools to make available to all eligible children with disabilities a free
public education appropriate to their individual needs.
 3. Exclusion from classes- in-school suspension 12.7. (Pennsylvania Code)

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter12/chap12toc.html
Abstract: A student may not receive an in-school suspension unless the student has been
informed of the reasons for the suspension and has been given an opportunity to respond before
the suspension becomes effective.

Communication to the parents or guardian shall follow the suspension action taken by the school.

When the in-school suspension exceeds 10 consecutive school days, an informal hearing with the
principal shall be offered to the student and the students parent or guardian prior to the 11th
school day in accordance with the procedures in 12.8 (relating to hearings).

The students school entity has the responsibility to make provision for the students education
during the period of the in-school suspension.

Citation: The provisions of this 12.7 amended under section 2603-B of the Public School
Code of 1949 (24 P. S. 26-2603-B).

Source: The provisions of this 12.7 readopted February 17, 1984, effective February 18, 1984,
14 Pa.B. 520; amended December 2, 2005, effective December 3, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 6510, 6658.
Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (286657).

4. Anti-bullying Bill of Rights Act (P.L. 2010, c.122) March 2012 Amendment (P.L.
2012, c.1) (New Jersey)

http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/#si

Abstract:
An act concerning harassment, intimidation, and bullying in the public schools, amending
P.L.2002, c.83 and P.L.2010, c.122, and making an appropriation.

5. Student Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 846; S. 439 U.S.

http://www.hrc.org/resources/student-non-discrimination-act
Abstract:

The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) prohibits public schools from

discriminating against any student on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation
or gender identity. In addition, SNDA prohibits discrimination against any student
because of the actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity of a person with
whom a student associates or has associated. Further, retaliation for lodging a complaint
of discrimination is prohibited.

The bill allows an aggrieved individual to assert a violation of these prohibitions in a

judicial proceeding. In addition, SNDA allows federal authorities to address
discrimination made unlawful by the bill. SNDA is modeled after Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681-1688), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex and provides legal recourse to redress such
discrimination.