It may be helpful for you or your school to have some examples of good, queer-positive policies from other school boards or provinces. Here is a list of some policies that include important and necessary protections for queer students:
Example Policies
British Columbia (Province-wide)
SOGI123 Policy Guide
Province-wide framework with lesson plans, policy templates, and training for schools.
Vancouver School Board
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression
Board policy protecting students from SOGI-based discrimination and harassment.
Manitoba Education and Training
Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Students in Manitoba Schools
Province-wide resource for teachers and administrators on inclusion and respect for trans and gender diverse students.
Toronto District School Board
Guidelines for the Accommodation of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students and Staff
Clear steps for schools to accommodate names, pronouns, washrooms, and dress codes.
Durham District School Board
Supporting Our Transgender Students
Practical guidance for schools to create safe and supportive spaces for trans students.
Table Nationale de Lutte Contre L’Homophobie et la Transphobie
Measures for Openness to and Support for Trans and Non-Binary Students
Provincial framework on supporting trans and non-binary students in schools.
Yukon Education
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Territorial policy requiring schools to respect chosen names, pronouns, and identities.
