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Manassas City School Board proclaims June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Summary
The board adopted a Pride Month proclamation urging inclusivity and recognition of LGBTQ+ students and staff, citing the Virginia Values Act and national organizations' findings about risks to LGBTQ+ youth.
The Manassas City School Board proclaimed June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month for Manassas City Public Schools and urged the community to promote inclusivity and respect for LGBTQ+ students and staff.
Miss Stevens read the proclamation to the board and community, noting the district's commitment to a "safe, caring, and challenging learning environment viewed through an equity lens" and referencing the Virginia Values Act as prohibiting discrimination in public areas. The proclamation cited national groups including PFLAG, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Institutes of Health and the National Education Association and noted research indicating LGBTQ+ youth are at increased risk of violence, discrimination and higher suicide rates.
The proclamation asks citizens to "recognize the value of and contributions made by LGBTQ+ staff and students and actively promote the principles of equality and liberty." Miss Stevens closed by urging continued support for inclusivity and equity throughout the year.
