Safe School Laws are state-wide legislations which ensure that all students and teachers are protected from bullying and harassment in educational institutions. These laws seek to ensure that students and educators are not discriminated against, stigmatized, or verbally or physically assaulted. Through Safe School Laws, educational institutions hope to create an environment where students can learn and teachers can teach without fear or anxiety.
Controversy has surrounded Safe School Laws, as many people feel that Safe School Laws do not ensure the safety of students and teachers with particular sexual orientations or gender identities, and do little to protect the LGBT community or anyone thought to be part of it.