Ohio schools do not have an LGBTQ+ sexual education program requirement. This petition is based mainly in Upper Arlington schools but the goal here is to show Ohio government officials the number of people pushing for inclusive education.

LGBTQ+ students shouldn't have to out themselves to their teachers or parents to be included in standard education. If you are currently questioning or identify as a member and you need resources right now I've linked some down below.

Transgender youth sexual health booklet http://cdn0.genderedintelligence.co.uk/2012/11/17/17-14-04-GI-sexual-health-booklet.pdf

What is sexuality article https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/sexuality_wtf_is_it_anyway

Allys, gender and its social construct https://www.scarleteen.com/article/advice/is_gender_a_social_construct_being_an_ally_on_social_media

Ace/aro sexuality, how do you know?https://www.scarleteen.com/article/advice/should_i_consider_myself_acearo_or_keep_holding_out_for_attraction

Birds, bees, and kids. Resources having to do with kids, teens, and sexuality https://www.scarleteen.com/resource/birds_and_bees_and_kids

Where do you start figuring out your sexual orientation https://www.scarleteen.com/questioning_orientation_ben

Crash course in gender and gender identity                              https://sexetc.org/info-center/post/a-crash-course-in-gender-gender-identity/

Legal stuff :)

Title IX is a federal law that makes discrimination in schools illegal [In this case LGBTQ+ students are being denied equal education] (You have the right to get the same opportunities to learn and participate in school life as anyone else, no matter your gender, including your gender identity or expression, or your race, nationality, or disability. This includes not being punished because you are transgender or gender non-conforming and being allowed to participate in school activities and events.)