Thanks to your help and the work of student organizers and adult allies, we have a strong chance of succeeding in this crucial first step to making schools safe for all Florida students, but the members of the committee need to keep hearing from you.

We must keep those calls and e-mail flowing between today and Thursday morning!

STEP ONE

Imagine a state where students don't need to fear harassment because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, religion, or gender identity and where teachers are taught how to stop harassment and violence.  Imagine that state is FLORIDA!

STEP TWO

Forward this email to every person you can think of who cares about the safety of Florida students.


STEP THREE

Telephone the following members of the Senate Education Committee in Tallahassee.  If you don't have time to call them all, please start at the top of the list and work your way down. The list has been prioritized with key swing votes at the top.

Sen. Dave Aronberg                         (850) 487-5356
Sen. Lee Constantine                        (850) 487-5050
Sen. Ken Pruitt                                 (850) 487-5088
Sen. Stephen Wise                           (850) 487-5027
Sen. Larcenia Bullard                       (850) 487-5127
Sen. Anna Cowin                             (850) 487-5014
Sen. Charlie Clary                           (850) 487-5009
Sen. Lisa Carlton                              (850) 487-5081
Sen. Jim Sebesta                              (850) 487-5075
Sen. Ron Klein                                (850) 487-5091
Sen. Frederica Wilson                    (850) 487-5116

Please personalize the following script (you will most likely be speaking to a legislative aide):

Hello.  My name is ..................... <If you are a youth, parent, teacher, or have some affiliation with youth, say so.>.
I'm calling to ask Senator ....................... to support SB 1498, the Dignity for All Students bill  when it comes before the Education Committee.
When students aren't safe, they can't learn and teachers need clear guidelines on how to stop harassment.
Thank you.



STEP FOUR

Email the committee members at the following addresses:

aronberg.dave.web@flsenate.gov
constantine.lee.web@flsenate.gov
pruitt.ken.web@flsenate.gov
wise.stephen.web@flsenate.gov
bullard.larcenia.web@flsenate.gov
cowin.anna.web@flsenate.gov
clary.charlie.web@flsenate.gov
carlton.lisa.web@flsenate.gov
sebesta.jim.web@flsenate.gov
klein.ron.web@flsenate.gov
wilson.frederica.web@flsenate.gov

Please personalize the following message:

Dear Senator,

I am writing to ask you to support the Dignity for All Students Act (SB 1498). Harassment is a large and growing problem in our schools and we need this important bill to ensure that every Florida student has a safe learning environment.

I know you have a commitment to Florida's youth and quality education.
Can I count on your support for this bill?

With your help, Florida can become a safer place for all!
Watch for future Equality Florida Action Alerts containing important news on the progress of Dignity for All Students!

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