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Queer Student Union asks board to help distribute zine and resources to county students
Summary
QSU leaders described advocacy work, a 'career survival' zine for LGBTQ+ students and meetings with state legislators; they asked the board to help make the zine available digitally and in print across schools.
Members of the Queer Student Union presented their year’s work to the Santa Cruz County Board of Education, explaining goals to protect queer youth, meet with state legislators and produce a career‑survival zine with resources for LGBTQ+ students. Presenters said the zine addresses common concerns — slurs and bullying, self‑care strategies and community connections — and requested help from the board and staff to distribute copies and provide a web link so students and school staff countywide can access the material.
Trustee Larson and others asked for a link or digital copy; presenters said the physical print run is limited and asked the board for assistance with printing and distribution. Trustees praised the students’ advocacy and offered to help connect the zine to more schools and printers.
The board applauded the students’ work and asked staff to follow up on distribution options and a digital link.
