Kentucky

According to the 2021 GLSEN School Climate survey, just 43% of U.S. students say they have access to LGBTQ-related library resources at school.

Additionally, only 16% of U.S. students say they were taught positive representations of LGBTQ people, history, or events at school. A collection of texts that positively represent LGBTQ+ characters and historical figures is critical for any school to be an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students and those with LGBTQ+ family members.

144K

Number of students in KY that have access to a GLSEN Rainbow Library

189

Number of schools in KY that have received a Rainbow Library

1.9k

Number of Rainbow Library books sent to KY 

'21 '22

School Year the Rainbow Library launched in Kentucky

Of the 189 Rainbow Library sets sent to Kentucky schools since the 2021-2022 school year,

  • 83% were sent to schools predominantly serving students from economically disadvantaged families
  • 22% were sent to schools in rural areas
  • 36% were sent to schools in suburban areas
  • 42% were sent to schools in urban areas

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