HB478 This testimony is in favor of the enactment of a Fine Arts Seal of Excellence on high school diplomas. In considering the Fine Arts Seal of Excellence on a diploma, a lot is to be considered. Guidelines and criteria should reflect the dedication students have given to the Fine Arts Program of their school district to receive such an honor. This honor would be not only an encouragement to the dedication and participation of the programs that really compliment the educational experience students receive academically, This recognition would not only serve to encourage the students participating and dedicating themselves, but also be a lighthouse to beacon prospective students to participate in such programs. We have long known the value of such programs to improve academic improvement, aid in responsibility through punctuality and taking ownership of being a part of team effort. These skills are valuable and carry young people into adulthood and through the rest of their lives. To recognize their significant dedication to such programs for most of their formidable high school years will I believe shape stronger intellect and success in our future graduates. Please deeply consider the positive impact this will have on future graduates when approving this measure. Respectfully, Mrs. O’Neill

I support this bill.

Raising a child according to their biological sex isn't abuse. In fact, if my parent's had been able to stand between me and gender ideology, I wouldn't be mutilated now. Please consider the former trans youth who are now adults speaking out about this issue. We were lied to and harmed. I sit with dozens of other women and men who had this happen to, each week in my support group for detransitioners. Please consider helping to ensure fewer girls suffer what Sage did, and what I did.