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Board of Education Proclaims October 2024 as LGBTQ+ History Month

Board of Education Proclaims October 2024 as LGBTQ+ History Month

On Sept. 24, 2024, the Board of Education adopted a resolution declaring October 2024 as LGBTQ+ History Month to honor the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community within the Santa Ana Unified School District. This resolution also acknowledges Oct. 11 as National Coming Out Day and Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance. Additionally, it recognizes April 12, 2025, as National Day of Silence, promoting a movement against harassment and bullying of LGBTQ+ individuals, and celebrates June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Click here to read the resolution.