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By Mary Browning Oct 14, 2008

Officials have proposed a "gay-friendly" high school that will weave gay and lesbian "heroes" into its curriculum in Chicago, reports the Associated Press. According to CNN, the School for Social Justice Pride Campus, which officials say will not be exclusive to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, is aimed at being safe and welcoming for any student looking for another school option.

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The network cites Josh Edelman, executive officer in the Chicago Public Schools' Office of New Schools. "It is not going to be a 'gay high school,' but yes, in a way, it is meant to target kids who feel they have been victims of bullying for their sexual orientation or perceived orientation," Edelman said.

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The proposals were supported by most of the 50 Chicago residents who attended a public meeting on the city's education, reports the UK Daily Telegraph. They will be voted on by the Chicago board of education on October 22.

If approved, the Pride Campus would be unlikely to open until 2010 and would teach 600 students.

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