Statistics of the Month - August GLBT Students School Climate Survey Nine out of ten students reported hearing at least one derogatory remark regarding GLBT sexual orientation either frequently or often. 37.8% of students experienced physical harassment based on their sexual orientation. GBLT students were found to be five times more likely to skip school due to safety concerns. The average GPA for GLBT students who reported being physically harassed frequently was half a grade lower than GLBT students who experienced less harassment (a GPA of 2.6 compared to 3.1). Only 9 states and the District of Columbia utilize comprehensive anti-bullying laws that specifically address issues relating to sexual orientation; only three of those bodies address gender identity. States with anti-bullying policies reported significantly lower rates of verbal harassment (31.6% compared to 40.8%). Source: "GLSEN's 2005 National School Climate Survey Sheds New Light on Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Students." http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/library/record/1927.html Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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