; Whereas all students benefit from educators who are culturally competent and well-trained on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; Whereas access to a diversity of educators and age-appropriate reading materials, including those that feature people with whom they have differences and share similarities, is critical to learning about the world and developing a sense of belonging and social responsibility; Whereas educators who have access to support for their mental and emotional health better support their students’ academic achievement and foster more positive classroom environments; Whereas limitations placed on how educators can address topics related to race, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity limit their ability to meet students’ educational needs and teach to State academic standards, while also negatively affecting educators’ working conditions and students’ learning conditions; and Whereas threats against or attacks on educators and school personnel are harmful to those being threatened or attacked, their families, and the school community: Now, therefore, be it