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KYLP Issues Statement on Trump Executive Order, "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling" 

January 29, 2025 -- The Kentucky Youth Law Project (KYLP) is deeply concerned about President Donald Trump's recent executive order titled "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling," signed on January 29, 2025. This directive threatens to withhold federal funding from schools that support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, or teach critical race theory or gender "ideology," labeling such programs and curricula as "indoctrination" and asserting that they erode critical thinking and national unity.

KYLP believes that this executive order poses a significant threat to the inclusivity and safety of LGBTQ+ students in Kentucky and across the nation. "As we have seen with so many of Trump's anti-transgender and anti-DEI Executive Orders, we believe this violates Equal Protection, Due Process, Free Speech, and Academic Freedom principles which have been enshrined in our Constitution and protected by the courts," said KYLP Legal Director Keith Elston. "It is also a massive overreach by the Trump Administration."

By targeting educational content that addresses systemic racism and gender diversity, the order undermines efforts to create supportive learning environments for all students, particularly those from marginalized communities. Elston notes that Presidential Executive Orders bind the Executive Branch of the federal government. School policies are normally a function of state and local governments, so it is questionable whether a number of provisions of this executive order can be implemented.

Furthermore, the executive order's directive to eliminate federal support for programs that include discussions on race and gender could lead to the erasure of LGBTQ+ identities and histories from educational curricula. This action not only disregards the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ youth but also perpetuates stigma and discrimination.

KYLP stands firmly against any measures that seek to marginalize or silence LGBTQ+ voices in education. We are committed to advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ students and ensuring that educational institutions remain spaces where diversity is celebrated, and all students have the opportunity to learn about the rich tapestry of human experiences.

We call upon educators, policymakers, and community members in Kentucky and beyond to reject this executive order's divisive directives. Instead, we should focus on fostering inclusive curricula that reflect the diverse identities and histories of all students, thereby promoting understanding, empathy, and unity within our schools.

KYLP remains dedicated to providing legal support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth. We will continue to monitor developments related to this executive order and stand ready to challenge any actions that threaten the rights and well-being of the young people we serve.

For more information or legal assistance, please visit our website at www.kylp.org.
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   The mission of the Kentucky Youth Law Project, Inc. is to enhance and protect the legal rights and entitlements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, gender fluid, and gender non-conforming ;(LGBTQ+) children and youth through free legal representation, education, training, and public policy advocacy. Because up to 40% of all homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+ our goal is to reduce homelessness and promote equal treatment for LGBTQ+ youth in social welfare agencies, government services, the Courts, and public schools throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
      Founder and Legal Director Keith D. Elston serves on the Kentucky Bar Association's (KBA)  Committee on Child Protection and Domestic Violence and is Chair of the KBA LGBT Law Section. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, and is a vetted member of the NLGBTQ+ Bar Association's Family Law Institute and the Transgender Law Institute. He has made numerous professional presentations to Kentucky lawyers, judges, social workers, and educators on LGBTQ+ youth issues, and has represented hundreds of  LGBTQ+ clients.
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