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H.R.4530 Student Nondiscrimination Act of 2010
I am writing as your constituent in the 14th Congressional district of Florida, as a mental health counselor, andas an educator of both school counselors and mental health counselors. I support H.R.4530 - Student Nondiscrimination Act of 2010, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability. I hope you will give your support to this important protection for some of our most vulnerable young people. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Signe Kastberg
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on January 11, 2012.
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This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on February 12, 2012.
Responding to your message


Dear Dr. Kastberg,



Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2011. I understand this is an important
issue, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts.



The Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 555) was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on March 10, 2011 by Senator Al Franken (D-MN). Similar
legislation (H.R. 998) has been introduced in the U.S. House of
Representatives by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO). The Student
Non-Discrimination Act is intended to prohibit discrimination in public
schools based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.



This legislation has been referred to the Senate committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions while awaiting further action. Although
I do not serve on the committee of jurisdiction, I will certainly keep
your thoughts in mind should the Student Non-Discrimination Act ever
come before the Senate for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me
about this matter, and I look forward to hearing any views or input you
wish to share in the future.


Sincerely,

Marco Rubio
United States Senator
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on February 12, 2012.
Responding to your message


Dear Dr. Kastberg,



Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2011. I understand this is an important
issue, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts.



The Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 555) was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on March 10, 2011 by Senator Al Franken (D-MN). Similar
legislation (H.R. 998) has been introduced in the U.S. House of
Representatives by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO). The Student
Non-Discrimination Act is intended to prohibit discrimination in public
schools based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.



This legislation has been referred to the Senate committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions while awaiting further action. Although
I do not serve on the committee of jurisdiction, I will certainly keep
your thoughts in mind should the Student Non-Discrimination Act ever
come before the Senate for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me
about this matter, and I look forward to hearing any views or input you
wish to share in the future.


Sincerely,

Marco Rubio
United States Senator
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on February 12, 2012.
Responding to your message


Dear Dr. Kastberg,



Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2011. I understand this is an important
issue, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts.



The Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 555) was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on March 10, 2011 by Senator Al Franken (D-MN). Similar
legislation (H.R. 998) has been introduced in the U.S. House of
Representatives by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO). The Student
Non-Discrimination Act is intended to prohibit discrimination in public
schools based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.



This legislation has been referred to the Senate committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions while awaiting further action. Although
I do not serve on the committee of jurisdiction, I will certainly keep
your thoughts in mind should the Student Non-Discrimination Act ever
come before the Senate for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me
about this matter, and I look forward to hearing any views or input you
wish to share in the future.


Sincerely,

Marco Rubio
United States Senator
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on February 12, 2012.
Responding to your message


Dear Dr. Kastberg,



Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2011. I understand this is an important
issue, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts.



The Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 555) was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on March 10, 2011 by Senator Al Franken (D-MN). Similar
legislation (H.R. 998) has been introduced in the U.S. House of
Representatives by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO). The Student
Non-Discrimination Act is intended to prohibit discrimination in public
schools based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.



This legislation has been referred to the Senate committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions while awaiting further action. Although
I do not serve on the committee of jurisdiction, I will certainly keep
your thoughts in mind should the Student Non-Discrimination Act ever
come before the Senate for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me
about this matter, and I look forward to hearing any views or input you
wish to share in the future.


Sincerely,

Marco Rubio
United States Senator
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on February 12, 2012.
Responding to your message


Dear Dr. Kastberg,



Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2011. I understand this is an important
issue, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts.



The Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 555) was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on March 10, 2011 by Senator Al Franken (D-MN). Similar
legislation (H.R. 998) has been introduced in the U.S. House of
Representatives by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO). The Student
Non-Discrimination Act is intended to prohibit discrimination in public
schools based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.



This legislation has been referred to the Senate committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions while awaiting further action. Although
I do not serve on the committee of jurisdiction, I will certainly keep
your thoughts in mind should the Student Non-Discrimination Act ever
come before the Senate for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me
about this matter, and I look forward to hearing any views or input you
wish to share in the future.


Sincerely,

Marco Rubio
United States Senator
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on February 12, 2012.
Responding to your message


Dear Dr. Kastberg,



Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2011. I understand this is an important
issue, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts.



The Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 555) was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on March 10, 2011 by Senator Al Franken (D-MN). Similar
legislation (H.R. 998) has been introduced in the U.S. House of
Representatives by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO). The Student
Non-Discrimination Act is intended to prohibit discrimination in public
schools based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.



This legislation has been referred to the Senate committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions while awaiting further action. Although
I do not serve on the committee of jurisdiction, I will certainly keep
your thoughts in mind should the Student Non-Discrimination Act ever
come before the Senate for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me
about this matter, and I look forward to hearing any views or input you
wish to share in the future.


Sincerely,

Marco Rubio
United States Senator
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] on February 12, 2012.
Responding to your message


Dear Dr. Kastberg,



Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2011. I understand this is an important
issue, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts.



The Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 555) was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on March 10, 2011 by Senator Al Franken (D-MN). Similar
legislation (H.R. 998) has been introduced in the U.S. House of
Representatives by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO). The Student
Non-Discrimination Act is intended to prohibit discrimination in public
schools based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.



This legislation has been referred to the Senate committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions while awaiting further action. Although
I do not serve on the committee of jurisdiction, I will certainly keep
your thoughts in mind should the Student Non-Discrimination Act ever
come before the Senate for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me
about this matter, and I look forward to hearing any views or input you
wish to share in the future.


Sincerely,

Marco Rubio
United States Senator

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