Chloe Goodman from Equality Texas reported an increase in reported hate crime incidents in Texas, mentioning a rise from about 13 to 25.9 cases per month from 2022 to 2023.
46 cases in September were linked to school-related incidents, coinciding with the return to school, indicating a concerning spike in hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals in educational settings.
Texas Republican lawmakers introduced a high number of bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community, many aimed at public schools, which could be contributing to the surge in hate crimes.
A study revealed that nearly half of surveyed LGBTQ+ educators in Texas are considering relocating to other states or leaving academia due to anti-LGBTQ+ laws enforced in schools.
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