Let Nikki Peet Start A Gay-Straight Alliance in Corpus Christi, Texas

The Issue

The principal of Flour Bluff High School, a public high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, has repeatedly rejected a student's application for a Gay-Straight Alliance on campus. Not only is this homophobic, it breaks federal anti-discrimination laws.

Under the Equal Access Act, federally-funded secondary schools must provide equal access to extracurricular clubs. The act also grants equal access on school grounds and inside school publications to student groups. This includes Gay-Straight Alliances on campus.

Please sign the petition below to urge school officials to approve Flour Bluff High School senior Bianca "Nikki" Peet's application to start a Gay-Straight Alliance on campus and create a safe spaces for all students.

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Shannon CuttlePetition StarterShannon is a fierce advocate, educator and school administrator. She is a a non- profit director, advocate, trainer, public speaker and policy wonk on safe schools issues. She has a background in non-profit, community organizing, social justice, policy and education. She is the founder of the Safe Schools Action Network.
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The Issue

The principal of Flour Bluff High School, a public high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, has repeatedly rejected a student's application for a Gay-Straight Alliance on campus. Not only is this homophobic, it breaks federal anti-discrimination laws.

Under the Equal Access Act, federally-funded secondary schools must provide equal access to extracurricular clubs. The act also grants equal access on school grounds and inside school publications to student groups. This includes Gay-Straight Alliances on campus.

Please sign the petition below to urge school officials to approve Flour Bluff High School senior Bianca "Nikki" Peet's application to start a Gay-Straight Alliance on campus and create a safe spaces for all students.

avatar of the starter
Shannon CuttlePetition StarterShannon is a fierce advocate, educator and school administrator. She is a a non- profit director, advocate, trainer, public speaker and policy wonk on safe schools issues. She has a background in non-profit, community organizing, social justice, policy and education. She is the founder of the Safe Schools Action Network.
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The Decision Makers

J. Crenshaw
J. Crenshaw
Principal, Flour Bluff High School
Lynn Kaylor
Lynn Kaylor
Flour Bluff Independent School District
Dr. Julie Carbajal
Dr. Julie Carbajal
Superintendent, Flour Bluff Independent School District
Monica Munguia
Monica Munguia
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent, Flour Bluff Independent School District
Richard Pittman
Richard Pittman
President, Flour Bluff ISD Board of Trustees

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Petition created on February 24, 2011