Subject: Webinar Thursday 1/10: 2013 Legislation You Should be Watching
From: Ryan Schwartz <ryan@hummingbirdink.com>
Date: 1/9/2013 11:55 AM
To: NEWS@safeschoolscoalition.org


2013: What's in store for Federal and State LGBT Schools / Youth Legislation

Join us for a Webinar on January 10: 9am PT / 12pm ET
 
As we begin the new year, the first webinar from the National Safe Schools Roundtable will focus on legislative opportunities in 2013 at both the federal and state levels. 

* What do you need to know about federal safe schools legislation this year? 
* What states will be considering legislation that is relevant to you and your work? 
* What other LGBT-related bills should be on your radar? 
* What legislative strategies are being developed that can support your work? 

Answers to these questions and more will be provided in a 60-minute webinar featuring: 
* Shawn Gaylord, Director of Public Policy, GLSEN 
* Ian Palmquist, Director of Regional and Program Support, Equality Federation 
* Heron Greenesmith, Legislative Counsel, Family Equality Council

If you cannot participate in this webinar, it will be archived soon after it occurs at: http://www.safeschoolsroundtable.org/131/Featured-Resources.htm
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/595036032
Title:2013: What's in store for Federal and State LGBT Schools / Youth Legislation
Date:Thursday, January 10, 2013
Time:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet



best,
Ryan Schwartz
National Safe Schools Roundtable
www.safeschoolsroundtable.org
ryan@hummingbirdink.com
713-446-3736

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