Opponents of sex education are bold and getting bolder in using the legal system to threaten educators, advocates, and organizers for sex education. That’s why EducateUS Fund has assembled a roster of experienced lawyers ready to help you with a one-hour pro-bono (free!) consultation.
If you’re working for sex education and need a powerful legal advocate, our legal referral program is here to help connect you with an attorney who can help. If you need help with:
- Filing effective records requests
- Assessing legal risks to your program or to activities you’re considering
- Understanding the potential implications of evolving laws, executive orders and court rulings for your work
- Helping you shape bold and legally compliant sex ed policy
- Responding to legal action that has been taken or threatened against you for your sex ed work
- Assistance if your rights or the rights of someone in your community may have been violated while they or you were teaching or advocating for sex ed
- Any other legal issues that are affecting your ability to teach or advocate for sex ed
Just fill out the simple form on this page. We’ll reach out to learn more about your situation, and then connect you with one of the top-notch lawyers who’ve volunteered to offer pro bono one-hour consultations in support of sex education.
Can’t wait? Check out our library of legal explainers and resources. And check back often – we’re adding new things all the time!
(Are you a lawyer who would like to join the effort? Email Stephanie Davidson, Legal Services Coordinator at sdavidson@educateusaction.org to get involved. Thanks!)