2025 Garden State Equality BOE Endorsement

We are proud to receive this endorsement as pro-equality candidates for the Board of Education in the South Orange Maplewood School District!

Nayar, Stephan, & Higgins endorsement from Garden State Equality

We are deeply grateful to Garden State Equality for endorsing our campaign for the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education. Representation matters both for the students we serve and for the leadership at the table. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Malini Nayar brings a perspective that reflects the lived experiences of many students and families in our district, and she is proud to stand for inclusive, equitable schools where every student feels seen, supported, and safe.

Our entire slate is committed to ensuring that SOMSD continues to be a place where inclusivity and equity guide decision-making, and where LGBTQIA+ students, families, and staff are valued as an essential part of our community.

Thank you, Garden State Equality, for recognizing our commitment to these values. We are honored to have your support as we work to strengthen our schools for all students.

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