Opposed!!

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<p>This is oppression of a vulnerable group!  Don’t. </p>


I support this policy this family-friendly policy

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<p> Our family is very much in favor of this proposed model policy from the VA DOE on the privacy</p>


I strongly support this policy.

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<p> I am a parent and a grandparent. I expect the school system to teach reading</p>


SUPPORT FULLY


Strongly Support. Stop the genital mutilation of children.

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<p> Strongly support. Stop the genital mutilation of children.  </p>


Fully support

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


Support

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<p> Young teenage boys do not need to be supplied with policies they can exploit to use on our girls.  </p>


Listen to the silent humble majority - SUPPORT this order

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<p> Parents are the ultimate decision-makers in a kids life. Teachers may be secondary support - at best. As the father of four kids in LCPS - I strongly support this Executive Order.  </p>


support support support

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<p> Woo hoo thank you  </p>


Support


Oppose - Read

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I find it interesting how day 1 there was incredible opposition to these policies. Now, all of a sudden, the whole comment page is blanketed by anonymous comments saying they support the policy. By and large, those who support it, have no problem revealing themselves, so I am guessing these have to be bots to a certain degree. It is a real shame though that someone had to resort to this to make the policies look legitimate. By the way, these policies are dangerous and unhinged. They will result in the death of children across Virginia, and you Glenn Youngkin, will have blood on your hands. Just because a religious minority think this is a good idea, does not mean it is for everyone.


Transgender Policy

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Fully support the policy.  The outcomes are permanent and too consequential not to have parent involvment.  The schools also expose themselves to considerable liability for the potential physical and psycholical damages


Support

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<p>I support the proposed guidance. Parents have a right to know what is going on with their children </p>


I fully support Governor Youngkin's K-12 policy.

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin's New K-12 pixies. That's one of the reasons I voted for him. Parents have every right to determine what their children will be taught in school.  </p>


DeSantis 2024 strongly support


Support this


I absolutely support this policy.

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<p> I wholeheartedly agree with these proposed changes and the sentiment that children belong to parents/families; not the state. I strongly urge those in a position to make this decision to make the necessary changes to ensure that parents are notified by schools when a child requests to be called by a pronoun that differs from their sex or their given name. Furthermore</p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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An administration working against the children of this nation is in no way one that represents its people


Strongly support Youngkin


Strongly Support Governor Youngkin’s Transgender School Policy

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<p> I strongly support this policy as it protects parental rights and protects sports programs for girls. Thank you</p>


This is bullying.

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You say that you want to prevent bullying, but this change will just validate and endorse it.  This isn't about kids at all.  It's about adults who don't want to have to confront that their long held beliefs are wrong.


We need to support kids

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<p> It is a simple matter to support all kids</p>


Support

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Parents must have a say in the important decisions impacting their children.


I absolutely SUPPORT and agree with this policy

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<p> As a 'birthing parent'</p>


Youngkins trans policy

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I oppose Youngkin’s new Trans policy end I am concerned about the mental health of our young people.


Thank you - I support

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<p> Thank you for including parents in this process.  </p>


Youngkins' guidelines

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I am completely opposed to Gov Youngkin's guidelines regarding trans and LGBTQ youth.  These guidelines are unconstitutional discrimination against these youth, will cause immeasurable emotional harm to the youth and are simply discriminatory and cruel.


We support you Youngkin!

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<p> I applaud your efforts to remove the silliness enacted by Northram “protecting” the LBGT” students.  </p>


Support

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<p> It is a parents right to know what is happening with their child and the child's right to have their parents support them. Taking a position that all parents are not supportive of their own child is evil but does point out how the current public education system views parents roles in THEIR kids lives. Where will these public school employees be for the kids when they graduateandove to another school</p>


SUPPORT

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<p> I support this amendment being passed. Parents should absolutely have the right to be involved and make decisions for their children. It is irresponsible to allow children to make decisions that could be devastating to their future. As children</p>


I oppose this policy

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I believe that for the safety of trans kids, this policy must not go forward.


I completely support this! So the nonsense and teach core classes!


Fully Support

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<p> Fully support all aspects of the proposed legislation  </p>


100% Support Governor

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<p> 100% Support Governor  </p>


Support for this policy

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<p> It seems like everyone feels this will cause suicide rates among trans students to increase. Suicide is the result of a mental health problem. Sane rational people do not commit suicide. Perhaps get mental health help for these students. But keep this nonsense out of the schools!  </p>


Strongly support

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I read the pdf.  Who could not agree with that?


100% support parental rights

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<p> 100% support parental rights! No to is Child neglect!  </p>


This is a truly terrible proposal!

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I have friends that are trans and non-binary that would be negatively impacted by this! Trans and non-binary students deserve to have the same level of respect and privacy that cisgender students do. This is a very discriminatory act and I hope to god it doesn’t get passed.


Strongly support

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<p> Stop the exploitation of our children  </p>


Support Kyra is a Williamsburg hack

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<p> Support the bill  </p>


Support for ALL Students


Strongly Oppose

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<p>This will hurt children, period. Take into consideration how many kids do not have safe or caring home lives. Imagine growing up in the governor’s mansion and knowing your own father feared and misunderstood you - that’s the reality of this reversal. It will hurt kids. School life is monumentally important to development. What a wonderful world this could be if the governor was focused on things that actually matter instead of this fearmongering. </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Please help all children be safe. Transgender students in restrooms has resulted in assaults. Assigned restrooms for those with special needs should be available. At the high school where I taught</p>


Support Youngkin

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin. Transgender students NEED the help of their parents. They do not need to be further secretive about their identity crisis. Childten’s brains are not fully developed so why would any responsible adult allow a child to make a change as drastic as trying to switch genders or wanting to dabble in using new pronouns? How does being secretive benefit anyone? Being secretive is what people do when they’re being DECEITFUL. When we are honest</p>


I strongly support

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<p> The family unit is the fundamental organizing principle of our society. No government has the right to break up the family unit except under the most extraordinary circumstances. Schools that set themselves up as “substitute parents” are grossly out of bounds. Schools have no right to transition students’ gender without parental consent. They cannot give students Tylenol without parental consent! This policy also protects young women and girls from biological boys with serious mental health problems and preserves women’s right to fair and equitable completion in sports. Thank you to the Youngkin administration for protecting girls and families from the craziness of the trans movement!  </p>


Seriously?!

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<p>As a very petite female, former high school and collegiate athlete, the competition is hard enough as it is. Any human born male has a significant competitive advantage over any naturally born female. Why are we ignoring the science behind it?!?!?!  This is the exact opposite of equality!!!!!  There are special Olympics because of the disadvantages due to the disabilities of those athletes therefore that competition puts them on an even playing field. Allowing genetically born males play sports with genetically born females doesn't give a woman a shot at all. Another way men can continue to oppress women. Not to mention, i am already self conscious in a locker room full of women, I surely dont need more anxiety knowing there is a man or someone in there that wasnt born with the same parts potentially taking advantage of becoming "transgender" for this access. We cant drink alcohol or purchase tobacco products before we are 21 but we are telling children it is ok if they want to change a defining quality about themselves? A gentic quality! A fact!! Let's keep letting this happen and next we will be able to change our DNA to say we are decendants of the royal family and deserve to be treated as such and have access to all of the privileges provided to the royal family. Full support of Youngkin!!!!!!! Transgenders have no different rights than any other human. It's human rights. Equality as a human. Not, you get better treatment and special privelges because you choose to be different. So backwards we are. </p>


I completely support.

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<p> Support this.  </p>


Trans kids are abused support this policy


Hateful. Do not / would never support.

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<p> It's a hateful policy. We have a governor that wants to harm children for the sole purpose of gaining a little MAGA clout in the anti-civil-rights d!ck measuring contest going on between our republican governors in this country.  </p>


Strongly agree with Governor's policy

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<p>I strongly agree with Governor's policy to get parents involved in any decision concerning gender identity which is only right and Virginia law. </p>


DeSantis 2024 strongly support


Emphatically Oppose

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More backwards, waste of time governing by this body. This false narrative that there is somehow an attack on parents' rights is a political stunt for votes and it's the children that pay the price. Get back to solving real problems instead of attacking trans children or get out of office.


Support for this policy


Fully Support - Thank you Gov. Youngkin

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<p> Governor Youngkin - thank you for putting our children's wellbeing back in our hands. Schools should focus on teaching math</p>


Support this policy


FULLY SUPPORT, THANK YOU

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<p>THANK YOU for standing up on this issue. Parent's need to be able to help guide their child as they grow. Parents can't do that if they are being purposefully kept in the dark..creating divisions and undermining families with surrogate government school interlopers fueling confusion in teens is wrong. Protecting girls in sex segregated spaces is also crucial. Actual.rapes and assaults against girls are the real.violence occurring that needs to be stopped... the data is clear on where the threats are and to whom. Thank you again for leading on this critical issue.. </p>


I support this policy I support children


I completely support.


Fully Support

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<p> Parents should have an active role.  </p>


I support parents rights

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<p> I fully support the proposed policy which restores parents rights to guide their children’s moral values and remain fully informed of any changes that involve their children. Thank you for not allowing a very vocal - and radical - minority to force their views upon all of us.  </p>


Grandpa says support please save my grandchildren


Fully support the new policy

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As a society we need to assure that all people are treated with respect and are safe in their persons. BUT, we do not need to conform to their wishes when it impacts the safety and well-being of others.  The supposed transgender community is seeking to change us (society), to require us to conform to their demands.  It is not their role to reorder society.


I strongly support this legislation


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Macaulay Porter has gone on record all over the place saying that one purpose of these guidelines is to reverb bullying and harassment in school. Unfortunately, by forcing trans and non-binary students to “register,” like they have the X-Gene or something, you open them up to bullying and harassment situations unique to their population from home and from officials at school.

The stated goals and the likely end result are clearly dissonant. If you turned a paper in to my class like that, I’d tell you it needed significant revision. You need to either fix the policies  or fix your messaging. If this was the private sector, this work not be considered fit to distribute.


Strongly Support

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<p> I strongly support this  </p>


Very Strongly Support!!

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<p> Stop the grooming and brainwashing of our children!  </p>


Support the updated policy submitted to vdoe

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<p> I support the updated draft for submission to the VDOE. As parents we should be involved in any of these situations affecting our own children in school as they are minors. Thank you for the updates.  </p>


Support! How could anyone do otherwise?

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<p> I can’t believe anyone is against this! Have Americans lost their minds?  </p>


Support strongly


SUPPORT

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<p> Let's get back to teaching academics in Virginia!!!!  </p>


Support for this policy

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<p> It seems like everyone feels this will cause suicide rates among trans students to increase. Suicide is the result of a mental health problem. Sane rational people do not commit suicide. Perhaps get mental health help for these students. But keep this nonsense out of the schools!  </p>


NO to new policy!! Oppose!

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<p>Model policy for the treatment of transgender students. Keep the 2021 policy. I am VERY opposed to the new policy put out by our new governor. </p>


Support

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<p> I have recently had friends who were teachers in the VA public school system leave their positions due to the 2021 Model Policies. I have also known students that left the public school system and enrolled in private Christian schools because of the current document in effect. The governor's proposal is sound and I am in support of this change.  </p>


Stongly support

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<p> Thank you Gov Youngkin for protecting our daughters. Female students have felt uncomfortable in the locker rooms and using the bathrooms due to the previous policies put in place.  </p>


Support

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<p> Agree on these policies. Support fully.  </p>


Strongly support parental rights

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<p> This should be common sense that parents make the decisions for their children and should be fully informed by the education system concerning the care of their child. This is not a socialist state where children belong to the state. School systems should not be indoctrinating children with gender ideology potentially putting them on a path they may not fully understand the full weight of their decision. It has been documented that transitioning is very difficult for adults. Why would we push and encourage this decision on young children when growing up is already so difficult. Those that are truly trans should be treated with the same respect and kindness as everyone else and this policy is in agreement with this. What the opposition wants is to encourage this on young developing minds when they do not bear the responsibility of seeing the child through the whole process. They are not responsible for the mental health</p>


I support this 100%

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<p> This is common sense. Parents rights should never have been subverted.  </p>


I Support the 2022 Model Policy

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<p> I support this Model Policy. It uses traditional values to help address a new social concern</p>


Hunter strongly opposes we strongly support


I completely support.

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<p> Support this.  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> I support this.  </p>


I fully support this policy. Northern Virginia doesn’t rule all of VA

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<p> It’s time we get back to basics. Ultra liberal northern Virginia doesn’t represent all of VA. Their ideology is dangerous and needs to be stopped. It isn’t the schools right to make decisions for my child that is my job. Children have no idea what they identify as because they are still developing who they are. Keep this out of our schools and let our children develop organically.  </p>


I strongly support Gov. Youngkin’s policy.

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<p> Children need time to grow and find themselves. They should not be made to declare their gender at such an early age. There is plenty of time for that when they reach the age of reason. This policy provides for parents to legally request their children be called by pronouns indicating gender other than what is on their birth certificates if they and their children feel strongly about it. Transgenders did compose approximately half of one percent of the population before this targeted campaign began. Now</p>


Strongly support

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<p> Fingers crossed this will pass. Much needed change!  </p>


I support this change.

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<p> Schools should stay out of gender identity and sexual preferences. They should be respectful of all students while sticking to providing education. Parents should provide legal documentation of name and/or gender change to require school staff or students to address a student by biological/legal name/pronouns. No biological male should be allowed to compete in female sports or enter bathrooms/locker rooms; vice versa for females participating in male sport or enter bathrooms. I certainly don't want schools teaching gender/transgender topics or casually discussing with students. Teachers are not there to be a friend . Students don't need to know what staff do on weekends or in relationships. It's called boundaries. In the end</p>


Support for Parents to be in charge of their Kids

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<p> This bill gives parents back the rights they should always have regarding their own kids. It is disturbing that the school systems think they can hide anything about the kids from their legal guardians or make any decisions related to their welfare. Schools need to stick to academic instruction on assigned courses only.thank you Gov.  </p>


Support for ALL Students


Absolutely NOT, I DO NOT support this. VOTE NO!

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<p>The 2021 guidance is correct. This new guidance is wrong on every level. </p>


Fully SUPPORT

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<p> “The Department also fully acknowledges the rights of parents to exercise their fundamental rights granted by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to direct the care</p>


Strongly support!!

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<p> Parents should definitely be the ones giving permission for this kind of major change.  </p>


support the policy in the sense it supports rights of all students

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Supports rights of all and doesn't force anyones values on another either way-school is for education


Strongly support parental rights


Strongly oppose

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<p>By removing protections for trans students we put them at higher risk of suicide and remove safety from the place they spend the most time--school. Even if a trans student doesn't feel safe at home to express themselves, they should feel safe to do so at school. The risk of suicide for trans student drops dramatically when they feel accepted for who they are, especially if that occurs in school. As a school counselor who has worked with multiple trans students, knowing that we are going backwards in progress for these children is heartbreaking when I know first hand how many struggle already with their mental health. If this legislation goes through, it will only be harming students, not protecting them. </p>


100% SUPPORT

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<p> 100% SUPPORT More parental rights!  </p>


Morning be forward supporting all

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<p> This guidance harms transchildren and anyone supporting this should be ashamed of themselves. Why does being kind to someone and THEIR identity affect anyone else negatively? It shouldn’t. This is a step back</p>


I support this

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I am the mother of two sons. From the moment I got a positive pregnancy test. I had babies to birth and hopefully children to raise as best I could. These were my total responsibility. I support parents to be involved in any process at school. The school isn’t raising my sons. I would be flabbergasted to know that the school would allow something without parent knowledge or consent.

This whole trans movement is amplified from social media. I was born female in the 60s and had more fun playing sports than I did playing with dolls and Barbies. I thought boys had more fun. Thank God this period of my life wasn’t scrutinized for more than it was. I love being a mom and I’m glad permanent decisions were made during my adolescence. Children don’t understand he concept of lifelong decisions. I encourage individuality but often times, things are done out of rebellion and want for attention. This is normal behavior and parents need to know of all factors of their child’s development. Up until 18, they are the parents responsibility.

I support this revision to the policy.


FULLY AGAINST

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Putting the "control" of students' identities in the hands of parents is the last thing a member of the LGBTQ community needs! Parents are the last people to support their children's identity because of religious or political beliefs. This new push to remove the existence of the LGBTQ community is abhorrent and disgusting. We are human beings too, just because your ideological beliefs claim we are not. We exist and you will not silence us with foolish and petty ways like this.

Children should have the independence to MAKE THEIR OWN IDENTITY. AGAIN, PARENTS ARE THE LAST PEOPLE TO SUPPORT A CHILD TRANSITIONING. You are not "giving control back to parents" you are removing that child's ability to feel comfortable in their own skin.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE SUPPOSED TO CATER TO ALL CHILDREN EQUALLY

This is the new age of discrimination, with a bathroom for Trans people and a bathroom for Cis people.

Disgusting

Youngkin should be ashamed of himself for vomiting the political ideals of his Trump daddy


100% support parental rights

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<p> 100% support parental rights! No to is Child neglect!  </p>


Yes!  We need this for our children.

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<p>It’s time we all started living in reality again.  It is not beneficial for kids to live solely by their proposed imagination…to be called whatever they wish, to identify however they wish, and to throw tantrums when they don’t get what they want.  We all have feelings, and they change constantly throughout the day.  To base policy off of “feelings” is building a foundation on sand, and it will ultimately collapse and cause ruin.  This policy will keep the foundation strong, and give our kids a fighting chance to deal with the harsh realities of this world.  Despite those who may disagree, please be resolute in this action and enact this policy forthright.  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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Removing protections will not increase parental rights; it will only serve to demonize children and continue to allow grown adults to target children for not fitting their expectations. This will hinder not just trans students, but inevitably all students, who will be forced to constantly consider and analyze if they are performing a gender correctly for their inherent safety rather than focusing on obtaining an education. It is my belief that this will only stand to harm as many people as possible for being outside of a specified type of person, based exclusively on perception over even reality or actual identity.


Support Completely

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We have to stop this madness. Save our Children.


Save the suicide of kids and support this policy


Support

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<p> This brings schools back in line with where they should have been all along on this issue.  </p>


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Thank you for supporting and reaffirming parents’ roles in their children’s lives. It is essential that our state recognize and respect the role of parent</p>


Strongly Support

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I strongly support Governor Youngkin's upholding parental rights.


Support

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<p> I have read this policy 2-3 times. I fully support letting parents know what is going on with their student at school.   </p>


100% Support

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<p> Schools should not be allowed to keep secrets from parents. Girls should always be protected. These common sense policies are long overdue. Advocating for trans kids should not come at the expense of girls.  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Let parents to parent their children! Teachers should stick to academics  </p>


I fully support this Governor!

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<p> There has been a concerted effort to specialize minors in an attempt to implement an extreme movement that will affect the future of these children in a negative and harmful manner. Parents have the right to be involved in the education of their children and sexual content should not be introduced to young children. Gov DeSantis signed a very strong law that prohibits certain sexual behaviors from being introduced to children. I strongly urge you to adopt the same strong laws that protect children in the state!   </p>


Support

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<p> The rights of a few shouldnt overpower the majority and we live in a world where this appears to be happening daily. Schools shouldn’t be a political venue rather a safe place to be educated. Treat everyone the same.  </p>


DeSantis 2024 strongly support


Strongly Support Parent Choice

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<p> Thanks Governor Youngkin. I support parent choice in our schools. It’s our children and our tax dollars</p>


I support

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<p> This is not something that should be pushed in schools. No little girl should have to feel uncomfortable because men can go into same restrooms as them. If we allow this than in the future pedophiles will be able to demand same rights and that is unacceptable!  </p>


Transgender

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<p>I Support this completely. Save our children. </p>


Great  policy decision support it


Oppose

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In the words of the Pride Liberation Project: “These revised guidelines will only hurt students in a time when students are facing unparalleled mental health challenges, and are a cruel attempt to politicize the existence of LGBTQIA+ students for political gain."


Support

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<p> Parents need to be included in all aspects of their children's education  </p>


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child to adulthood.

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Strongly Support

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<p> STRONGLY in support of Gov Youngkin’s Policy change.  </p>


Strongly oppose

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That simple, I don't agree with this policy, or that chuckle F*ck in the Governors office.


Fully support Gov. Younkins policy to protect kids and restore parents' rights.

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<p> So grateful to Governor Younking for protecting children from brainwashing</p>


Strongly SUPPORT

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<p> This is so commonsensical; no rational</p>


Middle School Teacher in Support of these changes

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I am very much in support of this change! I am a Middle School Teacher, and I have seen how the lies of other teachers and administrators can cause division and strife in a student's personal relationship with their parents. I have seen frustrated and scared parents who just want to know what is happening in their child's life, be met by teachers and administrators who claim parents cannot be trusted and that only they have the best interest of the student in mind. To protect the true mental health of a student, there needs to be open, heartfelt conversations about gender and where the student stands. Only when the truth is revealed can students and parents find understanding and healing.


Support New Policy

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<p> I support the new policy that keeps parental rights intact!  </p>


Support for parental rights

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<p> My support for this new policy primarily based on the fact that schools must not be diminishing or restricting parents’ rights and undermining the parent-child relationship. It’s time we get back to basic school’s role -- teaching Math</p>


Strongly Support Parent Choice


Oppose

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Until we become a society where people are once again held responsible for their actions, any policy allowing students to enter locker rooms or restrooms that are opposite of their biological gender will never work.  I taught in a middle school.  Students will try to get away with everything they can.  Students are not held accountable for their actions and are these days, in my opinion made from actually witnessing it, rewarded for misbehaviors.  You are asking for trouble with the policy that is currently in place and I completely agree with the governor for rewriting this policy.

The issue of 'pronoun' use is ridiculous.  Students (and some teachers I personally know) have become so wrapped up in being socially relevant that education itself has taken a back seat to activism. In order to not seem 'transphobic', 'racist', 'homophobic', etc, people are going along with this ridiculousness.  It's time to get back to actually educating children on how to become contributing members of this society when they are grown.


In support

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<p> Fully support this!  </p>


support this

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<p> I fully support this new policy  </p>


I fully support this

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<p> I fully support this Guidance Document.   </p>


Fully support

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<p> I fully support this decision  </p>


A Teacher in Support of This

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<p> I'm a high school teacher</p>


Teacher strongly support

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<p> Parents have the right to know about anything regarding their child</p>


Strongly support this updated policy.

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<p> I strongly support everything this updated policy restoring rights to parents with respect to their children's education.  </p>


Support

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<p> I have read this policy 2-3 times. I fully support letting parents know what is going on with their student at school.   </p>


We support you and will fight alongside you!

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<p> We support you and will fight with you!  </p>


Support

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<p> As a school board official</p>


I vote no!

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All children have the right to feel safe and accepted at school.  Period.  No exceptions.  Teachers work to build relationships with their students.  Without positive relationships, a student’s learning potential goes down.  This proposal will create harmful classroom climates where fear and hatred grow strong and children suffer.  Protect children, throw the proposal out!


Strongly support

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<p> Thank you so much governor for returning common sense to our great state. Parents matter and must be involved and active participants in decisions regarding their children. Schools are there to support families</p>


I fully support. We need to support all children !

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<p> All children deserve to be protected !   </p>


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<p> Support this and you 100% - thank you for all your hard work!  </p>


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<p> Fully support try he policy by Youngkin!  </p>


Support

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<p> The lobbyists have convinced a lot of people that kids are at risk with these guidelines but in fact</p>


Support for proposed changes

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<p> These seem to be a balance to needs of both groups that give parents input.  </p>


I support Governor Youngkin 100%.

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<p>I support Governor Youngkin 100% on this. Schools should focus on teaching the basics and leave moral and sexual issues to the parents. </p>


I support parental rights and our governor.

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<p>Parents must retain the God given right to raise their children according to their values. </p>


I support this policy this family-friendly policy

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<p> Our family is very much in favor of this proposed model policy from the VA DOE on the privacy</p>


We need to support kids

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<p> It is a simple matter to support all kids</p>


Support the governor


Support


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support this model.  </p>


Strongly oppose

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This policy is discriminatory towards trans and non-binary students and not ok. We need to do better to create a safe, inclusive environment for ALL our students and not further isolate and endanger our must vulnerable students


I completely support.

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<p> Support this.  </p>


Strongly support!!!! Thank you Youngkin!

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<p> Strongly support Youngkin’s updated policy.  </p>


We support you Youngkin!

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<p> I applaud your efforts to remove the silliness enacted by Northram “protecting” the LBGT” students.  </p>


Support parent’s rights to parent

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<p> Parents are the primary educators of their children. The revised policy affirms that . All children should be respected because they are unique individuals</p>


Strongly support

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<p> You are doing the good thing  </p>


SUPPORT


Strongly support parental rights

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<p> This should be common sense that parents make the decisions for their children and should be fully informed by the education system concerning the care of their child. This is not a socialist state where children belong to the state. School systems should not be indoctrinating children with gender ideology potentially putting them on a path they may not fully understand the full weight of their decision. It has been documented that transitioning is very difficult for adults. Why would we push and encourage this decision on young children when growing up is already so difficult. Those that are truly trans should be treated with the same respect and kindness as everyone else and this policy is in agreement with this. What the opposition wants is to encourage this on young developing minds when they do not bear the responsibility of seeing the child through the whole process. They are not responsible for the mental health</p>


support

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<p> Why do you fear parents being informed about their children?  </p>


Strongly support!!

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<p> Parents should definitely be the ones giving permission for this kind of major change.  </p>


Fully support


Support Youngkin

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin. Transgender students NEED the help of their parents. They do not need to be further secretive about their identity crisis. Childten’s brains are not fully developed so why would any responsible adult allow a child to make a change as drastic as trying to switch genders or wanting to dabble in using new pronouns? How does being secretive benefit anyone? Being secretive is what people do when they’re being DECEITFUL. When we are honest</p>


Fully Support!!

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<p> I fully support this. Thank you for standing up to the woke agenda hurting our children!!  </p>


Strongly OPPOSE

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Again we are trying to reverse good policies with bad. Again our governor is using fear of the other to suppress children's  rights.


Support the parents

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<p>  and stop socially experimenting on our kids that leads to medicalization.</p>


Strongly oppose

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I oppose rescinding the 2021 Model Principles. The proposed 2922 Model Principles will put students lives in danger should they be in unsupportive living situations. Whether at the hands of their caregivers, or by their own hands, transgender people are at greater risk of physical harm when they are forced to deny their identities. Suicide and self harm are very real risks that the 2021 Model Principles aim to address by respecting students’ identities.


I support this

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<p>As a parent of a 13 & 10 year old I support this. Parents have a right to know and give direction in the education of their children. </p>


Fully support! This will help youth and families

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<p> Thank you for putting forth these ideas! It will be great for our youth and families!  </p>


Support

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<p> Thank you governor younkin for protecting my child and our family.  </p>


Male/Female

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<p>Fully support Governor Youngkin and his desire to keep important life changing decisions regarding their children in parents control. </p>


Support 100%

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<p> This is a mental illness. Somehow needs to be addressed parents need to step up.  </p>


I Oppose Youngkin’s legislation and want to protect LGBTG youth!

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<p>As a trans student that grew up in the public school system, my teachers were EVERYTHING for reaffirming my identity—even before I came out as trans in college. We must protect kids from transphobic and traumatizing experiences, and let them live as their affirmed identity at school. I oppose repealing protective measures for trans and nonbinary youth. </p>


Pass pass pass strongly support

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<p> Love Youngkin  </p>


Support

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<p> I have recently had friends who were teachers in the VA public school system leave their positions due to the 2021 Model Policies. I have also known students that left the public school system and enrolled in private Christian schools because of the current document in effect. The governor's proposal is sound and I am in support of this change.  </p>


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child.

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<p> School systems are not medical professionals that are in the profession of diagnosing gender dysphoria in children. School systems do not pay the medical bills of these children.  </p>


Move forward supporting all

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<p> This guidance harms transchildren and anyone supporting this should be ashamed of themselves. Why does being kind to someone and THEIR identity affect anyone else negatively? It shouldn’t. This is a step back</p>


Enthusiastically SUPPORT

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I enthusiastically support Gov. Youngkin's pro-woman policies.  I only wish they included jail time for men who invade women only spaces.


Fully Support

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I fully support this, it supports children and parents alike. Parents rights need to be preserved.


Great job - support you and new guidelines.


I Strongly Support and Thank You

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<p> Thank you for fighting for parent's rights. Often times the educational system and educators need to be reminded that they are our employee</p>


Strongly Support. Stop the genital mutilation of children.

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<p> Strongly support. Stop the genital mutilation of children.  </p>


I strongly support the governor on this


support

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<p> Why do you fear parents being informed about their children?  </p>


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<p> All children deserve to be protected !   </p>


Strongly support Youngkin


I Support the 2022 Model Policy

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<p> I support this Model Policy. It uses traditional values to help address a new social concern</p>


Fully Support Youngkin

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It was terrifying when the previous governor took parents rights away from our children.  Our current governor is the reason we are keeping our kids in public school.  We trust that he won’t allow our kids to be subjected to the pressure of changing their gender just so the left and the liberal school board will get votes; they are playing politics with our kids lives.  We are so grateful for Governor Youngkin!!


Thank you - I support

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<p> Thank you for including parents in this process.  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> I support this.  </p>


Support

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<p> It’s parents rights on the line not the school board who only follow the dictates of those who think they know best. Biological you are either male or female. There’s no in between! We are walking a precarious line that borders on rebellion to God Almighty!!!  </p>


Support! Studies show increase in sexual assault when bathrooms aren't sex segregated

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<p> Please check out the scholarly journal article Gender-Inclusion Policies and Sexual Violence: ALongitudinal Analysis of Media Reports at Target Stores to see that sexual assault INCREASED BY 70% when public restrooms allowed people to use them based on their self identified gender. Women and children were victims 99% of the time. Protect women and girls!  </p>


I fully support this

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<p> I am in support of this.  </p>


A Teacher in Support of This

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<p> I'm a high school teacher</p>


Pass pass pass strongly support

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<p> Love Youngkin  </p>


Support Our Governor

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<p> Strongly Support  </p>


Support this move. Need to still consider how to handle transphobic parents  keep trans kids safe.

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<p> As a VA resident</p>


I support Youngkins policy


Excellent Policy with supporting rationale and legal guidance

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<p> Thank you to the Youngkin administration for a rational policy that protects the rights of parents in this sensitive area. Parents need to be informed and involved in decision making regarding their transgender student. School personnel should not have exclusive power in this area.I fully support the direction and guidance this policy brings to the school setting.  </p>


FULLY SUPPORT!!!

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<p> FULLY SUPPORT!!!  </p>


Support

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<p> I support anything that allows parents to be fully involved in every aspect of their children’s education.  </p>


I completely support this! So the nonsense and teach core classes!


Support this stomgly


Fully support!!!

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<p> Our family fully supports this! Thank you Youngkin!  </p>


FULLY SUPPORT!!!


Support

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<p> I support the Governor of VA in his stance on parental rights. Govt was not formed to dictate to parents how they should raise their children</p>


2022 Model Policies

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Strongly support

The school needs to respect the parents rights to make decisions for their children and not preempt their decisions.  The only exception would be if there is physical abuse in the home.


Strongly support!!

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<p> Parents should definitely be the ones giving permission for this kind of major change.  </p>


Strongly support Youngkin


support

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<p> Why do you fear parents being informed about their children?  </p>


I support.

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<p> Support wholeheartedly.  </p>


Pass pass pass strongly support


Strongly Support This

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<p> I SUPPORT THIS  </p>


Fully SUPPORT

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<p> “The Department also fully acknowledges the rights of parents to exercise their fundamental rights granted by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to direct the care</p>


Oppose

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<p>This is a big step backward. </p>


Support

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Support

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I support this plan proposed by Governor Youngkin. Thank you for protecting our children!


I fully support this

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<p> I fully support this Guidance Document.   </p>


Strongly Support

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<p> Strongly Support this.  </p>


Fully Support!

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<p> Fully Support!  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Parents should have complete control over their children and no Government</p>


Strongly oppose - Our LGBTQ+ children are at risk.

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Schools must be a safe space for all our children. I don't know one single teacher at my middle school who will support outing a child who might face abuse at home. Parents, have those hard conversations with your child instead of forcing teachers to be narcs.


STRONGLY SUPPORT this policy!

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<p> Thank you Governor for all you do! Couldn’t agree more with the direction you are taking us.  </p>


Stongly Support

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<p> Young girls safety matters.  </p>


I support this 100%

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<p> Thank you for highlighting the importance of parents into this revised document. Parents having a say in the way their children are educated is of the upmost importance. I believe this document is fair towards all</p>


Completely Support.

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<p> I completely support.  </p>


Fully Support Parents rights


Strongly Support/Abolish this Policy Completely

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<p> I am a parent in Virginia and I do not want my kids to be taught this way of living or thinking in any way. Transgender sexuality goes against my belief and the core beliefs of my family. Forcing this on my children is not the school's place and it violates my rights as a parent and the constitutional rights of my children. This policy is religiously discriminating. This policy violates the rights of students all across Virginia. The VDOE cannot afford special privileges to certain students (a very small percentage at that) while stepping on the rights of others (over 98% of the student population.) This is a constitutional violation. I fully support these changes and suggest that this policy be abolished completely. A person is free to live their life as they like</p>


Fully support

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<p> Thank you for keeping parents’ rights in place. Government schools need to worry about teaching mathematics</p>


Fully support

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<p> I fully support this decision  </p>


fully support this policy to align with the virginia constitution

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<p> parents need to be the primary caregivers and educators of their children. the government is not equipped morally or intellectually to make these choices.  </p>


I fully support the revised policy

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<p> A review of the guiding principles illustrates the shift in focus to parents rights</p>


Teacher strongly support

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<p> Parents have the right to know about anything regarding their child</p>


Strongly oppose - support trans kids!

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Strongly oppose - support trans kids!


Grandpa says support please save my grandchildren


Support this policy for open communication

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<p> I fully support this policy! Parents should always be informed when it involves their child and school. Parents should not be shut out when it comes to their children's health and well being  </p>


Oppose!!!!


Support

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<p> I have recently had friends who were teachers in the VA public school system leave their positions due to the 2021 Model Policies. I have also known students that left the public school system and enrolled in private Christian schools because of the current document in effect. The governor's proposal is sound and I am in support of this change.  </p>


DeSantis 2024 strongly support


FULLY SUPPORT!!!

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<p> FULLY SUPPORT!!!  </p>


Support

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<p> Agree on these policies. Support fully.  </p>


Strongly Support Governor Youngkin’s Transgender School Policy

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<p> I strongly support this policy as it protects parental rights and protects sports programs for girls. Thank you</p>


100% agree.  Fully support.

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<p> Parents have every right to know what is going on with their children while at school.  </p>


Support the updated policy submitted to vdoe

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<p> I support the updated draft for submission to the VDOE. As parents we should be involved in any of these situations affecting our own children in school as they are minors. Thank you for the updates.  </p>


I support Youngkin's new model policies which protect children

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<p> Parents have primary responsibility for their children and can best guide them.  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Parents should have complete control over their children and no Government</p>


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<p> Thank you to the Youngkin administration for a rational policy that protects the rights of parents in this sensitive area. Parents need to be informed and involved in decision making regarding their transgender student. School personnel should not have exclusive power in this area.I fully support the direction and guidance this policy brings to the school setting.  </p>


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<p> Support Youngkin in keeping parents informed and involved  </p>


Fully Support/This Policy is Completely Unconstitutional. It should not exist.

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<p> Transgender Accommodation Policy Changes from the VDOE: </p>


I fully support Governor Youngkin's K-12 policy.

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin's New K-12 pixies. That's one of the reasons I voted for him. Parents have every right to determine what their children will be taught in school.  </p>


Strongly Support Parental Rights!

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<p> Strongly Support Parental Rights!  </p>


Support

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<p> I have read this policy 2-3 times. I fully support letting parents know what is going on with their student at school.   </p>


I support

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<p> I support this new policy. All children and students are precious and made by God.  </p>


Opposed - stop the trauma cycle or have blood on your hands

Tyler Jensen - queer former FCPS student living in FFX Co

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First, the comments on here that should get the most attention and weight are from trans or gender non-binary ADULTS who attended VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS and can tell us what it was like for them. I don’t see many. That said, for what it’s worth, I identify as gay and I’m a former FCPS student. Now as a 40 year old living in FFX Co, I can attest to how traumatizing it was growing up in FCPS where kids called me f@g daily and bullied me incessantly…because their parents taught them hatred.

This legislation will traumatize children for life and set Virginia’s education system back decades. Gender non-conforming or gender-questioning kids will turn inward and we will see an increase in mental health issues, suicide, and lifelong trauma. This legislation is backward, exclusionary and cruel.


Support thank you


100% Support

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<p> Schools should not be allowed to keep secrets from parents. Girls should always be protected. These common sense policies are long overdue. Advocating for trans kids should not come at the expense of girls.  </p>


Mother and Teacher-Support This

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<p>Parents are entitled to rights to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.  It is not safe to live in a community where teachers are allowed to keep secrets from parents.  I fully support this policy. </p>


I support Youngkin and our children

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<p> I support Youngkin and our children. Parent's have rights over what there children are exposed to. Plain and simple. Transgenderism is a mental disorder.  </p>


Strongly Support-Thank you!

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<p> It's time to put common sense back in schools. This policy does exactly that. Thank you for recognizing that parents play an important role in their children's lives. Thank you for supporting all students with common sense policies that put biology back into decision-making. It never should have been left out of the equation to begin with.  </p>


Totally support our governor


I support


Fully Support

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<p> Parents are the primary educators of their children. Parents should remain in control of decisions regarding their children. Fully support. Pass and implement!  </p>


Support

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<p> It is a parents right to know what is happening with their child and the child's right to have their parents support them. Taking a position that all parents are not supportive of their own child is evil but does point out how the current public education system views parents roles in THEIR kids lives. Where will these public school employees be for the kids when they graduateandove to another school</p>


I support these new policies COMPLETELY!

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<p> I believe schools should be concerned about educating our students in English</p>


Thank you! I fully support!

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<p> This should have been done sooner.  </p>


Support

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<p> Strongly support affirming parental rights of parents and not the state! Thanks for common sense. How many of the other people actually read what these policies do? Hiding life altering decisions from parents is criminal and extremely arrogant and pretentious of the state to think they could have those conversations better.  </p>


Strongly Support Parent Choice

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<p> Thanks Governor Youngkin. I support parent choice in our schools. It’s our children and our tax dollars</p>


Fully support!!!

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<p> Our family fully supports this! Thank you Youngkin!  </p>


I support this.

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<p> I support this proposal. Parents have the right to know what is going on with their child. If a child fears that their parent will abuse them because of this then they need to speak up and report it to child protective services. A living parent will not condemn their child because they are gender confused or homosexual… or for any reason whatsoever. But I would imagine living with this secret from your family</p>


I support this very strongly!!!I

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<p> I believe this is what we need. Makes good common sense. Parents need to be aware of what is being taught to our children.  </p>


I completely support.

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<p> Support this.  </p>


Strongly support. Pro-parent.

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<p> Strongly support this policy. Thanks for supporting parents. If you’re anti-parent you’re part of the problem. Thanks for being part of the solution.Keith Appell  </p>


Support for ALL Students


I strongly support these policy changes

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<p> I strongly support these policy changes.  </p>


I support this Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools

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<p> I support this policy change</p>


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child.

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<p> School systems are not medical professionals that are in the profession of diagnosing gender dysphoria in children. School systems do not pay the medical bills of these children.  </p>


Strongly support Youngkin


Fully support

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<p> Thank you for keeping parents’ rights in place. Government schools need to worry about teaching mathematics</p>


The 2022 document is an outline of state sponsored discrimination of transgender students

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The 2021 document is a well thought out and detailed document on how schools can manage the dynamics of and prevent the discrimination of transgendered students.

The document provided considerations of parental rights and allowed for inclusion of parental discretion and consideration but did not allow the total usurpation of the schools ability to work with sensitive subjects to the will of the parents.  The 2022 document all but abdicates the ability for educators and counselors to provide transgender students a safe and welcoming environment in favor for parental determination.

This has serious potential for chaotic and uncertain treatment and welcoming of students who don’t conform to the gender binary.  This seems to be more pronounced in the environment created by conservative media that lgbtq people, teachers, and medical providers are in the business of “grooming” “exploiting” “mutilating” children.  An environment that the Governor is well aware of and appears supportive of.

Forcing segregation by sex in student activities in an archaic and unnecessary addition to this document that comes across as specifically designed to create a hostile environment for lgbtq students, one where they are no longer welcome. Such treatment should be considered beyond the pale for any public education system, state sponsored discrimination is grossly unacceptable and uniquely harmful.


100% agree.  Fully support.

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<p> Parents have every right to know what is going on with their children while at school.  </p>


Strongly support


Support mental well being of our students

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<p> this does the opposite</p>


I support


Yes do this - I support science and biology

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<p> Schools should be for learning not social experimentation. I am for science and biology</p>


Support

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<p> I have read this policy 2-3 times. I fully support letting parents know what is going on with their student at school.   </p>


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<p> I strongly support this policy as it protects parental rights and protects sports programs for girls. Thank you</p>


In support of

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<p> CHILDREN should not be given this power! It is a parents job to raise their children until they are 18. Once they are of age</p>


Support for Gov Youngkin and DOE

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<p> I strongly support Governor Youngkins and DOE plan. Any school unwilling to follow the laws of our Commonwealth</p>


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support the update of these policies that rebalance the education system in the State of Virginia. The current push of transgenderism by teachers</p>


Highly Support

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<p> I highly support this proposal. I do not co-parent with the school system. If children arenot considered adults until 18</p>


Support Our Governor

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<p> Strongly Support  </p>


Fully support! This will help youth and families

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<p> Thank you for putting forth these ideas! It will be great for our youth and families!  </p>


Strongly support

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<p>  strongly support the Governor  </p>


As a mother I OPPOSE Youngkin’s policy

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As a mother in Virginia, I oppose Youngkin’s policy.

I know and love trans children and trans adults in my life. I suspect many who support this policy do not.

Coming out as trans (such as coming out as gay), is a personal decision, and unfortunately not every trans child comes from a safe and loving home where they can be their authentic self. It may be difficult for parents to not know this facet of their child’s life, but they will tell you when they are ready. That is information they need to be the ones to share with you, not a teacher or some other 3rd party.

Trans children deserve compassion and respect; they should be referred to as their preferred name and pronouns. No one would blink an eye if a cisgender boy with the legal name John asked to be referred to as Buddy. A child’s preferred name should be used instead of their legal name. Willfully misgendering a child who has trusted you to care for them is cruel, although it seems cruelty is the point of Youngkin’s policy.

Trans children and trans adults have already been using single-sex facilities for decades without incident. To be very clear - men sneaking into women’s bathrooms are not trans women. Forcing trans people to use the bathroom opposite to their gender identity actually puts them at risk, particularly if they have already transitioned (either socially or medically, though medical transitions for minors is rare). This also puts gender non-conforming cis children at risk, as suddenly people will be on alert to anyone who doesn’t look sufficiently male or female enough.

It is possible my child will one day tell me that the identity I have known for her is incorrect, and that my daughter is my actually my son or my non-binary child. I want her to have the. ability to safely be herself in a Virginia public school.


I fully support this Governor!

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<p> There has been a concerted effort to specialize minors in an attempt to implement an extreme movement that will affect the future of these children in a negative and harmful manner. Parents have the right to be involved in the education of their children and sexual content should not be introduced to young children. Gov DeSantis signed a very strong law that prohibits certain sexual behaviors from being introduced to children. I strongly urge you to adopt the same strong laws that protect children in the state!   </p>


Fully support the proposed policy

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<p> A civilized societycannot survive without guiding principles that remain timeless. Parents have the right to remain fully aware</p>


In support of


I strongly support this policy.

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<p> I am a parent and a grandparent. I expect the school system to teach reading</p>


Fully support too


Strongly support

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<p> Thank you so much governor for returning common sense to our great state. Parents matter and must be involved and active participants in decisions regarding their children. Schools are there to support families</p>


Strongly support

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<p> Strongly supposed protecting all children and our constitutional laws  </p>


Support parent’s rights to parent

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<p> Parents are the primary educators of their children. The revised policy affirms that . All children should be respected because they are unique individuals</p>


I strongly support this policy.


That's why we voted for you

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<p>This is the why we voted for Youngkin. Maybe if there was more transparency in what happened in Loudon we would not be here. If a child feels they cannot tell their parent their orientation that is between child and parent. Educators should not be the moral decider. Please help educators from Northern VA! We are being swept up in stupid! </p>


I completely support.


Stop the abuse of children support this policy


Strongly Support

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<p> STRONGLY in support of Gov Youngkin’s Policy change.  </p>


Strongly Support


Support parent’s rights to parent


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Thank you for supporting and reaffirming parents’ roles in their children’s lives. It is essential that our state recognize and respect the role of parent</p>


Strongly oppose

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<p>This is an awful policy that creates unsafe spaces for VA students. </p>


I fully support this; previous policies interfered with parents

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<p> This policy is reasonable and does not endanger trans students as feared by others commenting. Their language is hyperbole and present a false dichotomy. This policy returns rights to parents while still protecting all students</p>


I support this 100%

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<p> Thank you for highlighting the importance of parents into this revised document. Parents having a say in the way their children are educated is of the upmost importance. I believe this document is fair towards all</p>


I strongly support this. As a young woman

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<p> I want to feel safe in my sport and bathrooms.</p>


Great job - support you and new guidelines.


Support

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<p> Fully support  </p>


Save the suicide of kids and support this policy


Fully support

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<p> While the majority of comments are negative</p>


Support for Gov Youngkin and DOE

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<p> I strongly support Governor Youngkins and DOE plan. Any school unwilling to follow the laws of our Commonwealth</p>


Support this policy for open communication

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<p> I fully support this policy! Parents should always be informed when it involves their child and school. Parents should not be shut out when it comes to their children's health and well being  </p>


Evil bill. Shame on you

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You’re demonizing a marginalized group for votes, and fighting a pretend problem to keep peoples ire away from you.

You’re forcing children to live in fear and secret or to be exposed to abuse if their home is unsupportive

you people are evil. Shame on you


Fully support!!!

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<p> Our family fully supports this! Thank you Youngkin!  </p>


100% SUPPORT

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<p> 100% SUPPORT More parental rights!  </p>


Strongly Support

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<p> Strongly Support this.  </p>


DO Not Support This Evil Policy

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This policy is evil. The people who came up with it are evil. The people who support it are evil.

Everyone deserves their privacy. Your ignorance and hate and fear do not override that.


Hateful. Do not / would never support.

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<p> It's a hateful policy. We have a governor that wants to harm children for the sole purpose of gaining a little MAGA clout in the anti-civil-rights d!ck measuring contest going on between our republican governors in this country.  </p>


Fully SUPPORT not allowing an 18 to man in the bathroom with a 14 yo girl

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<p> Who in their right mind supports males (some 18 and older who still attend high school) going into the girls bathroom? Ever heard of autogynephillia? Or an 11 year old boy in the bathroom with a 5 year old girl? This legislation is to PROTECT KIDS</p>


Support

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<p> I support parental rights. I support biology. I support Governor Youngkin. I support common sense. I support a biological female's right to privacy in bathrooms and locker rooms. I support a biological female athlete's right to participate in sports and to compete against other biological females.  </p>


Trans kids are abused support this policy


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support this model.  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Strongly supposed protecting all children and our constitutional laws  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> This is a an issue that should be discussed between the child and their family. The family can then speak to the school. Schools need to focus on education and not social justice issues and taking the role of parents.  </p>


is this move really for the children?

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<p>The original document clearly outlines that the efforts of schools are directed at treating all children equally and reducing bullying and harassment of students who identify as other than sex at birth, or who have gender dysphoria.  The original policy does not appear to undercut parents as I read it, but rather gives guidance to schools in their dealing with children.  The updated policy does not even look like real policy, it looks like campaign slogans.  It is not written as a policy document and is in fact redundant.  Parents have all of the rights that it outlines already, there is no threat to parental sovereignty in the first policy.  This is a nonsense political stunt and the first policy document is pretty unobjectionable as I read it.  Kids are going through a challenging time and we make it worse when we fan the flames like this.  Treat everyone equally, give them a unisex bathroom and get back to educating.  I do not support any change to the policy, especially not the one proposed.  </p>


Support this policy support childrens


Do it. I completely support.

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<p> Northam never should have done this in VA anyway.  </p>


I support this 100%

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<p> Thank you for highlighting the importance of parents into this revised document. Parents having a say in the way their children are educated is of the upmost importance. I believe this document is fair towards all</p>


Fully support too


Fully support the Governor

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


I fully support this

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<p> I fully support this Guidance Document.   </p>


100% SUPPORT the proposed transgender school policy changes

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<p> I fully support the governor's proposed transgender policy changes in our public schools.  </p>


Fully Support - Thank you Gov. Youngkin

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<p> Governor Youngkin - thank you for putting our children's wellbeing back in our hands. Schools should focus on teaching math</p>


Oppose

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<p>Strongly oppose! </p>


Strongly Support!

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<p> I strongly support this bill. Stop normalizing mental illnesses.  </p>


I support this proposal

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<p> Parent’s rights have been ignored and this will place them where they should be. Schools are not responsible for our children and should not have more rights than parents. This proposal does not take away children’s rights.  </p>


Strongly support (common sense and applicable to all students)

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<p> This is excellent and helps all parents fulfill their duties.  </p>


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support the update of these policies that rebalance the education system in the State of Virginia. The current push of transgenderism by teachers</p>


Strongly support

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<p> Please help all children be safe. Transgender students in restrooms has resulted in assaults. Assigned restrooms for those with special needs should be available. At the high school where I taught</p>


Strongly support changes!

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<p> I don't want my grandchild to have any upbringing or influence which is against nature and God!  </p>


I fully support this Governor!

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<p> There has been a concerted effort to specialize minors in an attempt to implement an extreme movement that will affect the future of these children in a negative and harmful manner. Parents have the right to be involved in the education of their children and sexual content should not be introduced to young children. Gov DeSantis signed a very strong law that prohibits certain sexual behaviors from being introduced to children. I strongly urge you to adopt the same strong laws that protect children in the state!   </p>


Yes! Strongly Support

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<p> This policy empowers parents. Fully support.  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Thank you so much governor for returning common sense to our great state. Parents matter and must be involved and active participants in decisions regarding their children. Schools are there to support families</p>


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child to adulthood.

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Support-

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<p> Protect ALL children  </p>


I strongly support Gov. Youngkin’s policy.

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<p> Children need time to grow and find themselves. They should not be made to declare their gender at such an early age. There is plenty of time for that when they reach the age of reason. This policy provides for parents to legally request their children be called by pronouns indicating gender other than what is on their birth certificates if they and their children feel strongly about it. Transgenders did compose approximately half of one percent of the population before this targeted campaign began. Now</p>


Fully support the Governor

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


Support thank you


I strongly oppose this proposal

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This proposal is more likely to harm children than help.


Fully support the proposed policy

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<p> A civilized societycannot survive without guiding principles that remain timeless. Parents have the right to remain fully aware</p>


Support Youngkin

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin. Transgender students NEED the help of their parents. They do not need to be further secretive about their identity crisis. Childten’s brains are not fully developed so why would any responsible adult allow a child to make a change as drastic as trying to switch genders or wanting to dabble in using new pronouns? How does being secretive benefit anyone? Being secretive is what people do when they’re being DECEITFUL. When we are honest</p>


Fully support


Strongly Support

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<p> I strongly support this  </p>


FULLY SUPPORT

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<p> Crazy we are even debating the fundamental rights of parents to raise and love their kids. Neither federal</p>


Fully support

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<p> While the majority of comments are negative</p>


I strongly support this policy.

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<p> I am a parent and a grandparent. I expect the school system to teach reading</p>


Horrible policy

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This policy is politically motivated, disrespectful, and dishonest. Any policy that causes harm to children is wrong and needs to be abandoned.


Completely Support.

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<p> I completely support.  </p>


Support this policy


Educator who strongly opposes this policy

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<p>This is a step backwards for our youth!  They want to feel safe at school.  This policy will not allow that. </p>


100% Support

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<p> It is the family's responsibility to raise our children not the government. Let educator's educate!  </p>


I Strongly Support and Thank You

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<p> Thank you for fighting for parent's rights. Often times the educational system and educators need to be reminded that they are our employee</p>


Support parents and the Governor’s policy.

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<p> I support families and parent’s rights. Children who are not trans should not have to share a bathroom with a biological person of the opposite sex. Girls should not have to compete against a biological boy in sports. I support all females and their right to fair sports play and competition. All persons should be treated with respect</p>


I Fully Support This

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<p> I fully support the model policies you have put in place. Schools have zero right to indoctrinate kids with their woke garbage. They also have zero right to pressure kids to change their identities and take drugs without telling the parents. Thank you for standing up for the rights of parents. These policies are long overdue.  </p>


Support Our Governor

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<p> Strongly Support  </p>


I support Governor Younkin

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<p> Thank you Governor Youngkin for protecting our kids.  </p>


100% SUPPORT / DEMOCRACY SPEAKS

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<p> Former public school employee who has witnessed this nonsense in our schools  felt intimidated to remain silent. This is one of many reasons why Virginians voted for change. The parents have rights!  </p>


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child.

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<p> School systems are not medical professionals that are in the profession of diagnosing gender dysphoria in children. School systems do not pay the medical bills of these children.  </p>


I support Youngkin and our children

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<p> I support Youngkin and our children. Parent's have rights over what there children are exposed to. Plain and simple. Transgenderism is a mental disorder.  </p>


I fully support the revised policy

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<p> A review of the guiding principles illustrates the shift in focus to parents rights</p>


Support strongly


I fully support this Governor!

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<p> There has been a concerted effort to specialize minors in an attempt to implement an extreme movement that will affect the future of these children in a negative and harmful manner. Parents have the right to be involved in the education of their children and sexual content should not be introduced to young children. Gov DeSantis signed a very strong law that prohibits certain sexual behaviors from being introduced to children. I strongly urge you to adopt the same strong laws that protect children in the state!   </p>


Support the Proposal

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<p> These kids need help not more confusion.  </p>


Support saving our children


Strongly support protecting children


SUPPORT

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<p> I support this amendment being passed. Parents should absolutely have the right to be involved and make decisions for their children. It is irresponsible to allow children to make decisions that could be devastating to their future. As children</p>


Educator who supports this policy

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<p> Parents should always be informed when something involves their child… always  </p>


Support for Parents to be in charge of their Kids

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<p> This bill gives parents back the rights they should always have regarding their own kids. It is disturbing that the school systems think they can hide anything about the kids from their legal guardians or make any decisions related to their welfare. Schools need to stick to academic instruction on assigned courses only.thank you Gov.  </p>


Support this policy- It is in the best interest of all children including trans children.

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<p> This is about parental rights. Parents bear the responsibility of raising The child to adulthood. School administration should not be making medical diagnosis of children experiencing gender dysphoria. They are not medical professionals.  </p>


Support New Policy

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<p> I support the new policy that keeps parental rights intact!  </p>


Support-

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<p> Protect ALL children  </p>


I support.

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<p> Support wholeheartedly.  </p>


Support this policy


support this

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<p> I fully support this new policy  </p>


Full support

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


Fully support the Governor


100% Supported

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<p> Teachers and Parents have thier own roles in a child’s life. Don’t take those God given roles away from them. God had made it to be that it is the sole responsibility of the parents to care for thier child. To lead them and guide them. Teachers need to stay in thier lane. Politics should stay away!Please pass this bill to honor the natural order of things. It’s how God created it!  Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old</p>


Completely support this.

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<p> Those who don't support it just don't understand it.  </p>


Support Kids and Their Family Support System

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<p> Kids are just that</p>


Support the parent’s right to raise their own child. Strongly agree.

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<p> School staff are not doctors. They are not there to diagnose children for gender dysphoria. They should not be allowed to deceive parents and manipulate children.  </p>


Transgender Policy

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<p>I want to state my support for the revised transgender policy.  Parents trust when they send their cherished children to public schools that what they learn will coincide with their values. Keeping secrets regarding if their child wants to be regarded as a gender other than the one they were born with is disrespectful.  The new policy puts parents in control as they should be. Parents need to trust educators not be afraid of them.  Boys should room with boys and girls with girls on school trips. It is insane not to have this policy.  Women's sports have come a long way and need to be protected by boys or men posing as women to gain an advantage. Please keep the proposed policy so that our students are safe.  I am an first grade teacher in Virginia. I would not teach something to my students that I knew parents would be offended by especially in secret.  We need to get back to teaching the basics and keep sexual stuff out of the mix.  </p>


FULLY SUPPORT!!!

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<p> FULLY SUPPORT!!!  </p>


Strongly Support Parent Choice

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<p> Thanks Governor Youngkin. I support parent choice in our schools. It’s our children and our tax dollars</p>


Trump 2024 strongly support


I 100% support this!

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<p> Protect our children from this sexually nonsense!  </p>


100% Support

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<p> We need to stop enabling mental illness in our community.  </p>


I support


Fully SUPPORT

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<p> “The Department also fully acknowledges the rights of parents to exercise their fundamental rights granted by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to direct the care</p>


A Teacher in Support of This

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<p> I'm a high school teacher</p>


Support Gov. Youngkin

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<p> SWVA needs attention on the educational front. I feel like there is a lot of wasted time in school.  </p>


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<p> This is excellent and helps all parents fulfill their duties.  </p>


Strongly Support This New Approach

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<p> No matter one’s belief system</p>


I completely support this! So the nonsense and teach core classes!


Support: What about the rights of girls abused by males?


absolutely oppose this backward step. It will harm LGBTQ YOUTH .

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This proposal is garbage all the way through. Leave the kids alone.


Yes do this - I support science and biology

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<p> Schools should be for learning not social experimentation. I am for science and biology</p>


Support - parental rights are important too!

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<p> I fully support this policy because parental rights are important too. Parents have a right to know if their kids are having identity issues.  </p>


I STRONGLY support this!

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<p> Focus on academics ONLY!!  </p>


SUPPORT


I support this move

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<p> The issue of how to address children who are unhappy with their biological sex will continue to dog our educators and families. This is a serious mental health issue and treatment for this issue should be addressed by parents and their doctors</p>


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Thank you for supporting and reaffirming parents’ roles in their children’s lives. It is essential that our state recognize and respect the role of parent</p>


Support for this policy

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<p> It seems like everyone feels this will cause suicide rates among trans students to increase. Suicide is the result of a mental health problem. Sane rational people do not commit suicide. Perhaps get mental health help for these students. But keep this nonsense out of the schools!  </p>


Great Bill! Fully support!

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<p> Thank you for your continued hard work for our children!  </p>


Hunter strongly opposes we strongly support


I strongly support

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<p> The family unit is the fundamental organizing principle of our society. No government has the right to break up the family unit except under the most extraordinary circumstances. Schools that set themselves up as “substitute parents” are grossly out of bounds. Schools have no right to transition students’ gender without parental consent. They cannot give students Tylenol without parental consent! This policy also protects young women and girls from biological boys with serious mental health problems and preserves women’s right to fair and equitable completion in sports. Thank you to the Youngkin administration for protecting girls and families from the craziness of the trans movement!  </p>


I support this very strongly!!!I

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<p> I believe this is what we need. Makes good common sense. Parents need to be aware of what is being taught to our children.  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> This is a an issue that should be discussed between the child and their family. The family can then speak to the school. Schools need to focus on education and not social justice issues and taking the role of parents.  </p>


Fully support this measure

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<p> A public school has no right to push or even support any gender transitioning of a minor without parental consent. Maybe if we stopped treating this as a choice that can be made by a child</p>


I support these new policies COMPLETELY!

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<p> I believe schools should be concerned about educating our students in English</p>


Fully support

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<p> While the majority of comments are negative</p>


I support this 100%

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<p> This is common sense. Parents rights should never have been subverted.  </p>


Fully support too


I support Governor Younkin

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<p> Thank you Governor Youngkin for protecting our kids.  </p>


Support this policy to stop hurting children


Support the governor


Stop the abuse of children support this policy


Strongly support

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<p> Parents should have complete control over their children and no Government</p>


Strongly support this updated policy.

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<p> I strongly support everything this updated policy restoring rights to parents with respect to their children's education.  </p>


I absolutely support this policy.

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<p> I wholeheartedly agree with these proposed changes and the sentiment that children belong to parents/families; not the state. I strongly urge those in a position to make this decision to make the necessary changes to ensure that parents are notified by schools when a child requests to be called by a pronoun that differs from their sex or their given name. Furthermore</p>


Strongly support changes!

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<p> I don't want my grandchild to have any upbringing or influence which is against nature and God!  </p>


Prayers Answered with These Model Policies!!!

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<p>I thank you for showing common sense in these model policies! My little girls will be safer because of it. When did we get to the place where parents are expected to fall into lock step behind the fickle feelings of children?  And if they don’t, the school staff intercedes affirming pronouns, keeping it secret, etc.?  That’s what is happening! The teachers of Fairfax County have been instructed not to tell parents!  WHAT!!! I don’t think that that parental rights should be superseded by staff who don’t take these kids to the doctor when they are sick or nurse them back to health, feed and clothe them, tuck them into bed each night, throw their birthday parties, pay for their welfare, etc. They may watch them during the day and educate them as their jobs require, but after the hand off, the rest is on the parents. Never get that confused!  My children!  Not the school’s! Not their teachers’! Where are these teachers on the weekends?  Where are they on their days off?  Not at my house with my kids, that’s for sure!  I loved my children before they were born. I go without so they can have!  Do your job! Stay in your lane.  Teach math, reading, etc. </p>


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Fully support this! Thank you</p>


Fully Support!!

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<p> I fully support this. Thank you for standing up to the woke agenda hurting our children!!  </p>


Support saving our children


support support support

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<p> Woo hoo thank you  </p>


Strongly support


I strongly support this


I completely support.

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<p> Support this.  </p>


Support!

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<p> Stop mutilating kids  </p>


Fully support

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<p> Fully support  </p>


Support

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<p> Young teenage boys do not need to be supplied with policies they can exploit to use on our girls.  </p>


Support this policy support childrens


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<p> Schools should be for learning not social experimentation. I am for science and biology</p>


Protect our children support this policy

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<p> Stop the abuse by sickos  </p>


Support

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<p> Thank you governor younkin for protecting my child and our family.  </p>


Fully support! Thank you for preserving the parents’ right to raise their child.

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<p> Those who oppose this seek to influence a minor for a political agenda  </p>


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<p> I believe schools should be concerned about educating our students in English</p>


Support


Oppose this step back for trans youth and diversity

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This new policy will endanger those kids who do not have a good support system at home and it will reinforce the negative feelings they have in school and at home about themselves because their own government will not allow them to seek their truth in a protected public space. School has always been and will always be the place where kids can explore their individuality and learn about their differences and similarities to get to places of acceptance. The protection of trans youth has allowed that segment of the young population to feel seen and understood. Now Youngkin tries to make ladder-climbing headlines on their backs by rolling back these protections. God help us if we ever get a President Youngkin. Trump 2.0


I strongly support the governor on this


Support the governor


Fully support

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<p> I fully support this decision  </p>


Fully support


Strongly support

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<p> Please help all children be safe. Transgender students in restrooms has resulted in assaults. Assigned restrooms for those with special needs should be available. At the high school where I taught</p>


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support this model.  </p>


strongly oppose - this policy endangers children

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This policy is hateful, actively endangers trans kids in our state, and runs counter to the values it itself claims to hold. Oppose, oppose, oppose.
I am a former student of LCPS in Virgina, and I can say with confidence that if this proposed policy had been in effect formally when I was in school, several of my friends would not have survived the experience. It absolutely breaks my heart that we would consider withdrawing support and leaving these kids out in the cold.


Strongly Support!

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<p> I strongly support this bill. Stop normalizing mental illnesses.  </p>


Move forward supporting all

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<p> This guidance harms transchildren and anyone supporting this should be ashamed of themselves. Why does being kind to someone and THEIR identity affect anyone else negatively? It shouldn’t. This is a step back</p>


Fully support

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


Morning be forward supporting all


Conservative governing

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Thank you for bringing common sense back to Virginia governing. I fully support your policies for parental rights in education and elimination of radical gender policies.


We support you and will fight alongside you!

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<p> We support you and will fight with you!  </p>


Support this policy


SUPPORT


Support

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<p> Though we need to find a solution for Trans Rights</p>


I support Governor Younkin

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<p> Thank you Governor Youngkin for protecting our kids.  </p>


Full support


I completely support.


Stongly support

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<p> Thank you Gov Youngkin for protecting our daughters. Female students have felt uncomfortable in the locker rooms and using the bathrooms due to the previous policies put in place.  </p>


Support saving our children


How can anyone support this?

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<p> I'm not a parent</p>


YES! SUPPORT!

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<p> It’s about time we stand up for what is right! The world says everything is acceptable! Really?? You better think again! Pass this and we will start to get a backbone again instead of letting anything fly! That’s what’s wrong with the world today - especially the school system! Don’t give them a teddy bear and a coloring book - teach them right from wrong they need discipline!  </p>


Strongly support (common sense and applicable to all students)

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<p> This is excellent and helps all parents fulfill their duties.  </p>


I support sanity


Strongly Support

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<p> Strongly Support this.  </p>


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child.

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<p> School systems are not medical professionals that are in the profession of diagnosing gender dysphoria in children. School systems do not pay the medical bills of these children.  </p>


SUPPORT FULLY


Support Youngkin - parents need to know

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<p> Parents should know what is happening with their children at school.   </p>


Fully Support Parents rights


I support

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<p> This is not something that should be pushed in schools. No little girl should have to feel uncomfortable because men can go into same restrooms as them. If we allow this than in the future pedophiles will be able to demand same rights and that is unacceptable!  </p>


Support

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<p> This brings schools back in line with where they should have been all along on this issue.  </p>


Support the new model granting parents rights to make decisions for their children

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<p> I support respect Parents rights to make decisions with respect to their children and not the Commonwealth of Virginia. If a parent chooses to relinquish this right</p>


Support for parental rights

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<p> My support for this new policy primarily based on the fact that schools must not be diminishing or restricting parents’ rights and undermining the parent-child relationship. It’s time we get back to basic school’s role -- teaching Math</p>


Completely support this policy

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<p> I completely support this policy. Thank you for restoring parental rights  </p>


A Teacher in Support of This

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<p> I'm a high school teacher</p>


In support

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<p> Fully support this!  </p>


I support this 100%

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<p> This is common sense. Parents rights should never have been subverted.  </p>


I fully support this

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<p> I fully support this Guidance Document.   </p>


I 100% support this!

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<p> Protect our children from this sexually nonsense!  </p>


support


Educator who supports this policy

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<p> Parents should always be informed when something involves their child… always  </p>


Support for parental rights


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Fully support this! Thank you</p>


I completely support.


Strongly support

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<p> Stop the exploitation of our children  </p>


Strongly support the Governor’s proposal

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Being kind to a trans child does not require me (or my children) to participate in anyone else’s delusions.

if a child had body dysmorphia, we would get them help, not call them “fatty” and affirm their anorexia.

Women  fought for separate sports and Title IX for years. Allowing boys to play girls’ sports will take away scholarship and athletic opportunities from girls.

There is an epidemic of confused or attention-seeking kids claiming to be trans. We need to get these kids mental health treatment, not put them in the wrong bathroom.

Allowing boys in girls’ bathrooms is dangerous, as we have already seen rapes in NOVA and Chesterfield. Girls should not be forced to be uncomfortable to accommodate someone suffering from delusions. Create a separate bathroom for confused kids.


Fully SUPPORT

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<p> “The Department also fully acknowledges the rights of parents to exercise their fundamental rights granted by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to direct the care</p>


Fully support!!!

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<p> Our family fully supports this! Thank you Youngkin!  </p>


100% Support

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<p> It is the family's responsibility to raise our children not the government. Let educator's educate!  </p>


Strongly, completely oppose!!!

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<p>This policy puts the mental health of our children at risk. Students who are already most at risk of having depression and suicidal risks are having their one potential safe space removed from them. This policy increases the chance of suicide attempts, as LGBTQ+ students feel isolated and no longer feel they have the comfort of opening up to a trusted adult at school, for fear it will be shared with unsupportive individuals they are not ready to face yet. </p>
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Support the parents

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<p>  and stop socially experimenting on our kids that leads to medicalization.</p>


Stop pandering to less than 1 percent fully support this

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<p> Reviewed the whole document. Fully support this. When did commonsense became a crime.  </p>


I Agree and support our Governor

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<p> I Agree and support our Governor</p>


I support the governor new policy.

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<p> I support the Governor proposed policy.   </p>


I support


Support for proposed changes

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<p> These seem to be a balance to needs of both groups that give parents input.  </p>


Strongly support changes!

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<p> I don't want my grandchild to have any upbringing or influence which is against nature and God!  </p>


Listen to the silent humble majority - SUPPORT this order

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<p> Parents are the ultimate decision-makers in a kids life. Teachers may be secondary support - at best. As the father of four kids in LCPS - I strongly support this Executive Order.  </p>


I support the 2022 model policies.

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<p> I support the 2022 model policies. Thank you Governor Youngkin!   </p>


Fake commenters

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<p>Fake comments of support fron QAnon supporters only "fools" the morons like Youngkin. </p>


Great idea! Support the whole family

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<p> These are the right direction for the commonwealth! Keep supporting families!  </p>


Support the Proposal

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<p> These kids need help not more confusion.  </p>


Fully support

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<p> Fully support  </p>


I fully support the revised policy

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<p> A review of the guiding principles illustrates the shift in focus to parents rights</p>


Strongly oppose

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These make it very unsafe for trans people, specifically trans kids


I support parents rights

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<p> I fully support the proposed policy which restores parents rights to guide their children’s moral values and remain fully informed of any changes that involve their children. Thank you for not allowing a very vocal - and radical - minority to force their views upon all of us.  </p>


Support this policy support childrens


Stongly Support

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<p> Young girls safety matters.  </p>


Support saving our children


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<p> Support this and you 100% - thank you for all your hard work!  </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Stop the exploitation of our children  </p>


Support

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<p> Let’s get back to STEM. Allow parents to raise their children.  </p>