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When you hear the word "complaint," you might have a negative reaction. You might think, "I'm not a complainer." The word has a negative connotation in everyday speech, but put those connotations aside. The way the word "complaint" is being used in the context of AB 537 is "taking formal action by notifying authorities about a problem." In other words, lodging a "complaint" is your way of officially taking a stand. It means you're not going to let harassment or discrimination continue. If you don't complain, your school can claim that it didn't do anything because it didn't know there was a problem. In other words, when you complain, you force your school to take responsibility - to either put a stop to harassment and discrimination, or to go on record as not caring. If that's what they choose to do, they'll be in trouble later. Making a complaint is the central mechanism that AB 537 provides to students. It is your opportunity to make a difference - not just in your own situation, but in the situation of other students at your school - and in the environment for all students across California. A law is a lot like a muscle: every time you use it, it gets stronger. If you want AB 537 to be a strong law, start using it now. To learn more about the process of making a complaint, click here.
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