Strongly Oppose proposed changes

I oppose the 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students andParents in Virginia's Public Schools, and support restoration of the 2021 Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools. The proposed changes will harm transgender youth, who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They ignore research and best practices. The proposed changes create unnecessary conflict and harm by regulating sports participation and pronoun usage. It is painful to see this vulnerable population targeted and discriminated against by the nature of this policy.

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I oppose the 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and
Parents in Virginia's Public Schools, and support restoration of the 2021 Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools. The proposed changes will harm transgender youth, who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They ignore research and best practices. The proposed changes create unnecessary conflict and harm by regulating sports participation and pronoun usage. It is painful to see this vulnerable population targeted and discriminated against by the nature of this policy.


Trans (a man) volleyball player significantly injured girl in NC. Look it up. Protect girl sports

Yes to this policy. Protect girls, bathrooms, reality, truth


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

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This proposed policy seeks to erase trans and nonbinary youth from the classroom and create a hostile and dangerous school environment. This will restrict restroom access and sports participation for transgender and nonbinary students, require faculty and staff to “out” trans and nonbinary students to their parents, and prohibit teachers and staff from supporting trans students in a range of ways, including blocking them from using a student’s affirming name and pronouns.

Every parent hopes Virginia laws will ensure our children’s safety, protection, and freedom. But the Virginia Department of Education is rejecting those values and advancing a policy that would target trans and nonbinary kids for bullying and mistreatment just because of who they are.


Protect trans kids

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<p>As an educator, my classroom is a safe space where students can be who they are. I am very concerned that this policy allows teachers to disregard a student’s chosen name and pronouns, even with parental permission. Names matter. Names are important. I spend a great deal of time at the beginning of each school year learning my students’ names and how to pronounce them, because it’s part of their identity. To disregard a person’s name makes a person feel invisible. Trans students are already at a greater risk of suicide; these hurtful policies would only make things worse. </p>


Approve

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<p>Thank you for protecting our school systems, Governor. I heartily approve this action. </p>


Keep Trans Youth Safe

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This policy would put trans and nonbinary youth in danger. The safety and well-being of children should be the first concern of schools, and this policy would go against that. Suicide rates are already so high for this group- why make their lives any harder? They deserve to be happy and have as normal a school experience as possible. This policy helps no one, and only harms innocent children and those who hope to support them. Do not let this become a reality.


Strongly Oppose this Policy

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<p>Our job is to nurture, support, and provide a safe space for ALL children.  This proposed policy would do the exact opposite - discriminating against trans and non-binary youth.  This is the LAST thing our society needs.  I fully oppose this proposed policy.  </p>


Deeply oppose

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This is nothing more than stigmatization and discrimination-and the wrong direction for Virginia, the wrong message to send our youth.


Strongly Oppose

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Strongly opposed to "Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools "

Let me tell you about my best friend, Shon.  Every morning, Shon dresses in boy’s clothes in order to safely leave her house. She carries her books and a change of clothes in her backpack. At school she changes in the girl’s bathroom, fixes her hair, and applies her makeup.  She knows she is safe there. All the girls know they have nothing to fear from Shon, even the ones who may make nasty comments to her or call her names. Outside the girl’s room there are male bullies who torment Shon but they know better than to physically hurt her because she is surrounded by many friends who protect her. Shon’s mother knows about her and doesn’t fight her about it anymore, but also doesn’t openly support her. Her stepfather thinks she’s a gay boy and either degrades her or ignores her. If Shon had to get “permission” to be her true self, her mother would never sign any forms and her stepfather would likely beat her within an inch of her life. If Shon had to use the boy’s bathroom, she would be defenseless against the bullies who would now be able to physically attack her.

PLEASE DON’T GET SHON KILLED!


Strongly oppose

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The proposed policies seek to erase trans and nonbinary youth from the classroom and create a hostile and dangerous school environment. They restrict restroom access and sports participation for transgender and nonbinary students, require faculty and staff to “out” trans and nonbinary students to their parents, and prohibit teachers and staff from supporting trans students in a range of ways, including blocking them from using a student’s affirming name and pronouns.

Every parent hopes our laws will ensure our children’s safety, protection, and freedom. But the Virginia Department of Education is rejecting those values and advancing a policy that would target trans and nonbinary kids for bullying and mistreatment just because of who they are.

Hate does not belong in Virginia schools – and transgender and nonbinary students deserve the safety to thrive, no matter where they are.


Oppose anti-trans policies

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I strongly oppose any policy discriminating against transgender people.


transgender and nonbinary students deserve the safety to thrive, no matter where they are

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<p>Transgender and nonbinary students deserve the safety to thrive, no matter where they are. At the end of the day, we are the HUMAN RACE. </p>


Fundamentally Flawed

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I find the revised document to be completely lacking in the expectation of the school to actively support and provide for the protection and reasonable accommodation of students who do not fit within  traditional gender roles.  The previous guidance document made it very clear that public schools serve all students and will make efforts to provide reasonable and safe adjustments for all children.  This document is sorely lacking in instructions on how to meet the needs of transgender and non-binary students.  Further, I fundamentally object to the principle that parents conservative religious beliefs have any place in public school.  If you want to promote and control curriculum and ideology to fit your religious beliefs, there are plenty of options for religious private schools and even federal assistance programs to assist with tuition.  Religion has no place in school, and I’m disappointed that this document puts narrow-minded ignorance above the needs and protection of children.

Further, I am disappointed to see parents rights overriding the protection and safety of children.  I cannot fathom why you have determined shutting off private support and counseling from the school to support children with potential or definite gender concerns is secondary to the needs of the family.  The public school system should be a safe place to solicit and receive support, especially during a time where children don’t feel comfortable or safe addressing it in a conservative home, where repercussions could be severe.

Stop pushing religious agendas in public government and get with 2022.


Strongly support

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I don't want to have to send my grandchildren to private school


Oppose

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The irony here is that this proposed policy is bolstered by language purporting to support freedom and our rights to free speech and religion when really what this proposal does is to restrict some people’s rights in favor of others. Please consider the needs of ALL of your students. Allowing a student to use a bathroom or dress a certain way or be called by a different name at school doesn’t harm anyone, including the parents of these students. If you truly believe in individual freedom, allow these students the freedom to be who they are.


Strongly oppose.


VDOE's 2022 policy guidance regarding transgender students

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I am opposed to Governor Youngkin's directive to the VDOE to repeal policies adopted in 2021 to protect transgender students and to require educators to address students by their chosen pronouns (he, she, they).  Student privacy must prevail!  These children struggle with their differences everyday and sharing their chosen gender identity with parents may be the mental health breaking point.

You will not see legal precedents cited here as the ones that are cited in the 2022 policy guidance are contradictory.  Instead, I will focus on the human element and prompt questions that if you answer them honestly, it may lead to retaining the 2021 policy guidance.

I am fast approaching 80 years of age and in my lifetime have personally known several families who bore hermaphrodites and had to choose a sex for their children.  Isn't it quite possible that they could have made the wrong choice?

At least 14% of females have too many male hormones (myself included).  These can lead to an abundance of facial and body hair, a pronounced Adam's Apple, and/or polycystic ovarian disease.  More than likely, an equal number of males have above normal levels of female hormones.   Because my Adam's Apple is pronounced, early on I was tested for thyroid disease due to professionals thinking I had a goiter. When I was young, bearded ladies were considered freaks and were placed on display at sideshows at carnivals and county fairs.  Only dark-haired people can benefit from laser hair removal. I have light hair and shave daily just like most men.

My point is that we are not all brought into this world as perfect male or female specimens.  Even though I am a heterosexual wife, mother and grandmother, I have often preferred more masculine pursuits.  For example, at the point that I earned an instrument-rated pilot's license, only 2% of women were in that class. With the knowledge that not all of us are born perfect, will you please learn to accept and love those of us who are not? A good beginning is to get to know us better.

Think of your growing up experiences and the possible consequences of your parents finding out that you experimented with tobacco, alcohol, drugs,or, (heaven forbid) sex.  Did you share everything with your parents?  Not likely, as you would have feared the consequences.

If you want to see an increase in childhood mental illness, child abuse, child homelessness and suicide, force educators to inform parents about gender identification choices. Remove your rose-colored glasses.  How many families are the ideal ones that you have in mind? I am a retired social worker and public welfare administrator who knows and feels the heartache of abused and neglected children.  Why would you even consider a policy that may make matters worse?

Lastly, a teen told me a few days ago that classmates are generally far more tolerant of differences than their parents.  Furthermore, they don't see parents very involved with the classroom experience. Parental involvement comes through mostly in extra-curricular arenas such as sports and clubs (perhaps Virginia Beach and other suburban entities are exceptions).

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Strongly support parents rights and Youngkin's policy


Deeply opposed

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Targeting trans students, a group with already horrible suicide rates, for political points is abhorrent. These policies will contribute to the deaths of children to solve problems the don't exist.


Support Trans kids

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We need to support our Trans kids. Their lives are precious.


Strongly opposed - DANGEROUS to trans children's mental health and safety

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Studies repeatedly show that for trans kids to be unable to live as their identified gender, and who face discrimination, rejection from the adults, and bullying from peers in their life, are at markedly increased risk of depression and suicide. Here are but TWO data points of many that having a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth, and especially those who are transgender, decreases the risk of suicide:

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/suicidality-transgender-adults/

https://www.hrc.org/news/new-study-reveals-shocking-rates-of-attempted-suicide-among-trans-adolescen

Younkin's policies are dangerous for trans children and teens, and make it harder for adults to support them in living the gender with which they identify, and increase the likelihood of suicide. The ignorance or discomfort of adults who do not understand the transgender experience should NOT be prioritized over the mental health and lives of these young people. Rather, welcoming school programs, education of adults and the community, and support are needed so that these students can live and learn as their peers do.

Please OPPOSE Younkin's harmful policy!

Michelle Mullaley

Psychologist and Virginia Parent


Governor, please identify and investigate all teachers on here opposing parental involvement.

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That is truly scary for our children. Teachers opposing parental involvement while the staff sexually grooms our children? That is unbelievably disturbing and creepy. What happened to teaching math and science? Please governor, let’s identify, investigate and ultimately terminate these teachers.  They can start their new teaching careers in CalIfornia. I would rather have a garbage man with good moral values teaching our kids.


Transgender policies

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<p>I support the Governor. Only boys should be in the boys bathroom. Only girls should be in the girls bathroom. Sports should be based on biological gender. Teachers should not have to remember each students preferred pronouns. </p>


I support Youngkin's policy

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I'm glad Governor Youngkin has proposed this policy and as a mom to two elementary school children, I see this policy as protecting my children from crazy woke and transgender ideology and grooming and protecting parents rights to make decisions for their children's education.  We need more of this in our schools.  Thank you Governor!


Oppose

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Attacking the marginalized to stir up passions and hatreds to mine votes is a terrible way to treat people. Affirming kids and recognizing them for who they were always going to be is not “grooming”


VA Granduation Rate Barely Average

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The graduation rate for VA students barely hits the national average. Schools need to focus on creating successful members os society.


Proposed transgender policy


Virginia is stopping the glorification of mental health crises

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Previously considered "Gender Identity Disorder" and a mental health diagnoses, it is now considered Gender Dysphoria. Whatever way you put it, this is still a mental health crises. I fully support the governors plan to keep student safe and free from bullying while maintaining a stance to NOT encourage the glorification of mental health issues. Instead of being allowed to change their name and gender in schools, they should be provided additional counseling services, peer support groups and professional mental health evaluations.

Support your youth by not conforming to societies new "normal".


STOP GROOMING CHILDREN!!

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Kids are falling behind whole teachers push this agenda!


Fully Support Gov Youngkin

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Parents know their children’s needs better than anyone. If children are struggling with gender dysphoria, they need guidance and emotional support from parents. Under the new policies, school officials must keep parents fully informed, and require schools to enforce laws, regulations and policies that prohibit and deter bullying or harassment.

Student participation in sex-specific athletics, school activities and events should be determined by sex, e.g., for overnight travel accommodations and locker rooms.

Students should use the bathrooms that correspond to their sex. Single-user bathrooms and facilities should be made available in accessible areas and provided with appropriate signage, indicating accessibility for all students.

The new policies protect the fundamental religious liberty interests of personnel and students.


YOUNGKIN pushing anal sex

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Glenn Youngkin is pushing anal sex in the third grade at my school . He scares the  out of me . The people who voted for him are stupid . Why do we have school boards , if we are going to let loud vocal parents dictate their facist views . And will the school board adopt policies in line with who's right , or who yells the loudest at school board meetings . What a ed up way to run our schools . However , after Trump , ED UP IS NOW NORMAL . Dumb gulable stupid sons of bitches won't be happy until civil war II breaks out . I'm glad Youngkin wants Virginia to Frontline stupid , pushing his transgender , anal , fear policies . He didn't fool me .  P. S. Glenn Youngkin is a  and an anal sex lover . Giver or receiver is unknown at this time . He refused to say .


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Support parents rights

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It is  morally and legally correct to support parents rights.   The states even  recognizes that children under the age of 18 cannot vote.    The transgender issue should not be an issue during their childhood years.   Focus in education should be just that - fundamental basics of reading writing and arithmetic - not sex, drag queen or transgender issues

I support Gov Youngkin’s proposals.

thank you for keeping our children safe from physical and mental harm!  As Fulton Sheen said “ you do not put garbage in your stomach, why would you put garbage in your brain!”

God Bless the USA and help us during these times!


This hatred!!

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I strongly oppose this!!!!!!!


Support for the 2022 Model Policies

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I support the 2022 MODEL POLICIES ON THE PRIVACY, DIGNITY, AND RESPECT FOR ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN VIRGINIA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

These new policies get us back to normal life where boys are boys and girls are girls.  Telling boys that they can be girls, or girls that they can be boys is child abuse.

No one should be forced to use female pronouns for boys, or male pronouns for girls.

Let us take care of our children.  Adopt the 2022 model.


Protect parents rights and that of children not to be harmed

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We support Governor Youngkin. Parental rights should override instructional bias and ideology. Our schools our brainwashing vulnerable children into making irreversible life-long decisions. The transgender movement is abusing children and has no place in our schools.


Stop these misguided and bioted guidelines and protect trans kids

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As an educator, I oppose these misguided and harmful policy changes.

I am a Middle School educator in Virginia public schools and these new policy guidelines are going to harm my students. There are kids in my classes who identify as non-binary, trans, and use chosen names and pronouns including gender neutral pronouns. These policy changes would directly infringe on their ability to be themselves and require me to disrespect them for no reason as well as systematically expose the most vulnerable to state-sanctioned ridicule. The reality is that trans acceptance is already strong among young people and it's just some adults who need to catch up. The perception that this is a new "trend" is much like left-handedness in the early 20th century, where over 30 years it went from below 4% to almost 12% because it stopped being literally beaten out of kids and told they were evil and deviants. We're just seeing the normalization of what was already there but forced to be hidden.

These policies are bigotry being masked as parents rights and once more they will be ineffective in their goal to erase the reality of gender variance in our society. I can only hope this reaction will be short lived and will be resisted by compassionate adults and brave children.


I fully oppose this.


Transgender student policies

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I support the legislation passed as S161 and HB 145 which requires policies to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students, prevent bullying and harassment and protect student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive information.

I believe public schools should foster respect, acceptance and inclusion for all students. Actions speak louder than words. Actions to implement this acceptance include respecting student’s gender identify by use of self-identified gender pronouns and names, providing ways to use facilities and programs that align with self-identified gender, and protecting these vulnerable students by prohibiting bulling and harassment and maintaining students’ privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information.

I am opposed to certain people being treated in a threatening, unkind manner. I am completely disappointed with the officials in the executive branch of the Virginia government use of the public education system, students and parents to further their political gain.


This policy is harmful to our students

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I am strongly opposed to the Governor's proposed policy on transgender youth. This policy targets transgender and non-binary students - an already highly vulnerable population - for discrimination and marginalization. It will create a hostile and dangerous school environment. School should be a safe space where all students feel supported.


Protect trans and queer kids

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<p>Transgender and other queer kids already face bullying in schools.  This policy change will be seen as the government saying that behavior is acceptable.  It is not.  We need to respect people's gender identity or lack thereof.  </p>


Support parents rights

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I support this! Parents are becoming fully responsible for their children but having all the authority for raising them stolen by societal engineers. Parents should have control over the decisions for raising their children, not groomers. I also support REAL school choice.


Governor please investigate ALL school counselors opposing parental involvement!

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<p>That is unbelievably creepy for a school counselor to come on here and oppose parental involvement while the school sexually grooms your children. Please investigate these predators immediately </p>


Support this policy-protect all children

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<p>The policies in our schools should be written to protect all children, not just a select few.  Current Policy to protect transgender and non-binary students will hurt other children.  Children in K-5 should not be educated about sex in schools, they are much too young.  Children at all grade levels should not need to share a bathroom with a member of the opposite sex (biologically).  Trans and non-binary children should be treated with respect and dignity, as all persons should, but not to the detriment of others.  Parents should Always be informed if a child is questioning their sexuality.  Female students should not have to compete in sports activities with biological males.  </p>


Father/Grandfather Strongly Opposes Your Changes to Policy on transgender & non-binary students

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Dear Governor Youngkin,

As the proud father and grandfather of non-binary children, I am disappointed and worried about many of our students in the LGBTQIA+ Community. The policies that you are proposing will put many of our children at risk of being harassed and subjected to violence. I feel that the policy changes that you are proposing will cause much harm to children in the LGBTQIA+ Community. Even with laws that are in place now, our children still face harassment, prejudice and violence. Just STOP your rhetoric!

As the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is your duty to protect ALL students. You wouldn’t be doing that if you change the policy you’re are proposing. You have no idea how it feels to people to be born in the wrong shell of a body. And not only are they struggling with their identity but you now have them fighting for their privacy at every turn.

Again, as a father and grandfather of non-binary children, I am asking you to please leave the policies as they are and not put my loved ones in danger.

Sincerely,

Jerry N. Carter

October 24, 2022


Oppose

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Strongly oppose. Protect trans kids!


Ann Marie Barrett (LCPS counselor) arrested for sexual relationship with transgender student

Trust the counselors? Keep parents in the dark?

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Keep parents in the dark while school counselors groom your children’s sexuality?


Strongly oppose.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Concerned Citizen

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100% opposed. Please have compassion for trans kids.


oppose


Professional School Counselor and former teacher strongly opposed to your policies

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Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to respond to your proposed policy changes regarding transgender and non-binary students that attend Virginia Public Schools. As a former professional school counselor and teacher for over 30 years, I am also a PROUD mom of a non-binary child. I am extremely disappointed and gravely worried about many of our students.  By pushing this policy that students must use the bathroom that they were “assigned at birth,” rather than the person that they KNOW they are, this will set so many students up for heinous acts of violence. This is typically true in places that aren’t monitored, such as bathrooms. Microaggressions happen frequently throughout the day for students in the LGBTQIA+ Community.  And those are bad enough. But the acts of violence that will be caused by your policy changes will have students become truant, drop-out, and, worse yet, try to hurt themselves.

I am a PROUD Mama Bear and belong to a group internationally of over 40,000 other moms that were mentioned on Schitt’s Creek last year.  I have also been so PROUD to be a Virginian and have actually encouraged friends to move to our state as a refuge from some of the most backward thinking areas.  You and your policies are taking us back to a time and place where we don’t want to go. This oppression of groups of our young people needs to stop.

The Virginia Department of Education has worked hard to develop model policies for public schools as standards for fair treatment of transgender students.  Our state legislatures required these policies to “maintain a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students,” prevent bullying and harassment, and protect “student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive information.” You are violating those by changing these policies.  You are proposing to “out” children in homes where acceptance and love doesn’t necessarily happen. The consequences of that could be catastrophic to a child.

Please leave the policies as they are. I’m imploring you for the sake of the child who needs protection in a world that has become increasingly unkind, unloving and unaccepting in the past 6 years. They need protection from the adults in their lives. You can’t mandate that yet; many simply don’t have it. We need safe schools and spaces for ALL of our students.  Keep the current policies in place. Children don’t learn if they don’t feel safe.

Best,

Beth Highton Carter, M.Ed.

(804)245-1440


NHS says gender confusion is a phase

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Let’s learn from one of the countries that tried this before

NHS Warns Most Trans-Identifying Children Going Through ‘Transient Phase’

The National Health Services (NHS) of England, the country’s publicly funded healthcare provider, has warned that most children who identify as transgender are experiencing a “transient phase.” The statement is reflective of “evidence that in most cases gender incongruence does not persist into adolescence,” the NHS report states.

lots of articles just released!


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Strongly Oppose rule changes based on politics

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Virginia's previous guidelines to support transgendered students was built based on the best pediatric and psychiatric evidence that we have in place. It was built for inculsion and not exclusion. It was also respectful of both the child's and parents concerns.

To shift this to a political grandstand by the current administration is a slap in the face of progress.

Please reject these changes to the regulations.


Support and protect trans kids

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Support and protect trans kids.


I support youngkin

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<p>I oppose sexual and gender oriented issues being presented to kids.  It is not healthy for them and it is not why kids are in school.  I also oppose CRT issues being presented to kids in school.  The public school industry is utterly corrupt and bent on indoctrinating impressionable kids into their world view.  We need more school choice.  Youngkin...I don't have time to be writing this crap.  Do what you were elected to do.  </p>


Trans Policy

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<p>I strongly oppose this policy. </p>


Support the Governor's Model Policy

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<p>Strongly support the Governor's Model Policy. Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their child. </p>


Protect trans kids

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Why are we still making it the government's business to exclude kids from wholly and joyfully participating in school? Trans kids deserve our love and respect--all students do! Dictating what bathroom people can use, what team they can play on etc. is a harmful distraction from the real issues. Virginia's schools are grossly understaffed. Instead of Governor Youngkin trying to solve real problems, he's drudging up culture wars, and our kids will pay the price.


I am strongly opposed.


I thought Republicans believed in freedom?

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I am unclear on how this policy supports the Republican narrative of belief in freedom, small government or Christianity?

Dictating how people should talk to each other seems the opposite of the free speech and freedom from government oppression that is a rally cry in Republican circles. Nor does the requirement that some people be treated in ways they find offensive just because it makes others uncomfortable seem like a very Christian behavior.

In the end this strikes me as the opposite of what I was always raised and told a good Republican or a good Christian was supposed to be. It's just government authorized fear and hatred, and we as Virginians, Americans, and humans should be better than that.


I support revised policy

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I support parental rights and their involvement in decisions at schools.


Governor Youngkin for presiden!

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<p>Thank you for restoring sanity to our schools. </p>


Support

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I support the Governor.


Make bathrooms safe again

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kids deserve better. Stop the indoctrination.


Transgender children in schools

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I strongly support Transgendered children and their parents. IF you want to be leaders, lead with love and kindness, not hatred.


Strongly support

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Parents know what's best for their children. There's no need for any talk of sex or gender identity in schools. It's not on the SOL so stop!!


Oppose the 2021 document and support Gov Youngkin's 2022 paper

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There are only 2 genders, male and female.  If a family says there is a third or fourth or more, it stays within their home.  The state has no business in judging they're right or they're wrong.  As for the Board of Education, get out of my house.  You have no business inside my home.  Your business is in school teaching reading, riting, rithmetic, science, civics and history the correct ones, not some revisionist's theory or wet dream.  China is overtaking America.  Get focused on that.  Or we will all lose.


Strongly oppose.


I support this policy

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Children are developing humans and should not be encouraged to do anything they chose without parental consent. I fully support this bill as it provides more rights and involvement back to parents. I also fully support the use of bathrooms based on birth sex. As a parent of a young child who has been sexually abused I worry about my child’s safety for instances of false claims of men pretending to be women casually entering female restrooms. Women should not tolerate this or the mockery of men who think they might understand what it means to be a woman.  As for sports I also agree competition needs to be limited based on biological sex.  As a swimmer I understand men have a distinct advance over women.  Literally an adolescent male can achieve similar results in weeks to the training put forth by a women.  There can be no fair comparison, girls will lose their records.


Definitely support Govenor Youngkin 2022 model policies

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<p>I support Govenor Youngkin's 2022  model policies </p>


Strongly Oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose changes to state education policy for public schools that would deny trans children the dignity and support they need and deserve by forcing schools to treat them according to their assigned gender at birth. </p>


Do not do this.


I strongly opposed this move

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I find it amazing that the state would use religious freedom as a reason to treat some vulnerable children as less than equal to others. Exactly what element of Christianity (and make no mistake it is only those who this label themselves as such who support this) provides for the marginalization of a vulnerable population? I defy you to find it in scripture.

It is common decency to address people as they wish to be addressed. As for the use of bathrooms the stalls inside already provided privacy.

This country was founded on the principle of protection of the minority, this statute would remove that protection.

I see this as a thinly veiled attempt to pander to those who are vocal and fearful of those who can not conform to the will of a few others.

Statesmen do what is best for their state and country and politicians do what is best for their career. Our governor, in this matter, is being a politician and not a statesman.


I’m in strong support

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<p>Finally! Some common sense is being applied in Virginia. Good on our Governor for leading what will hopefully be a return to common sense in America. </p>


100 % Support

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<p>I am sick and tired of less than 1% of the population dictating this crap. These tranny's have a mental problem. Your mental disorder is no different than a schizophrenics. We dont fall down and worship them when they state they are God so why should we believe someone with a pecker is really a woman. You idiots cant even define what a woman is. Well here is the definition. Two X chromosomes and no tallywacker. </p>


Opposed

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Children that are assigned a gender identity at birth should remain that gender until the are 18 years old.  The understanding of who one is and the choice to further live in the choice can be better understood once adulthood is reached. As far as the simple decision of using a toilet, the restroom should be available for all to use and should be unisex because the act of using the toilet is done by everyone, since you stop going everyone should be able to go when needed and should not be stopped due to gender.


I oppose this fully.


Strongly oppose

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<p>This policy would be harmful to trans gender and is clearly coming from a place of ignorance.  We fear what we don’t know.  Only through understanding and education do we move forward.  Learn.  And as Maya Angelou says then when you know better do better.  </p>


Support


I fully oppose this.


Strong support for this well-balanced replacement of the 2021 Policy

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<p>I strongly support the removal of the 2021 transgender policy. The 2022 policy supports treating all of our kids with dignity and respect in school. It also supports the important roles of parents in raising our own kids. There are many support systems in place for kids that are struggling with all kinds of issues, including their gender, which needs to be handled with the love and care of their families that are concerned about their lifetime well-being as they consider their identities, and the potential consequences of life-changing interventions to their natural psychological and bodily development. Without the transgender activism that has been taking place in recent years, I believe there would be far fewer kids struggling with gender issues. I am strongly opposed to supporting this type of activism in our schools, and then trying to push parents out of the way to help their own kids find themselves and ensure a bright and hopeful future. I am also opposed to the harm that would otherwise be inflicted on non-transgender kids from the loss of privacy/modesty and safety in bathrooms and locker rooms, the undermining of girls sports, and other such negative outcomes supported by the 2021 policy. The 2022 policy is a good approach for students and their families in Virginia. Thank you so much for putting it forward to replace the 2021 policy. Please pass it! </p>


Stop discriminating against girls

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Stop the discrimination. Give girls back their bathrooms and dports


I Oppose the 2022 Proposed Changes to the Transgender Policy

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I am the parent of three children and I believe that it is a parent's role to protect their children.  However, in the case of transgender students and students struggling with their identity, I believe these individuals must be granted the freedom to express themselves independently of parental permission.  Therefore, I oppose the 2022 changes to the Transgender Policy in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  These young people should not be encumbered by our schools or our government.  They need support of their communities, not red tape and government jurisdiction over who they are and the name by which they may be called.  Our children have enough to worry about - climate change, the rising costs of college and continuing education, the global pandemic and its effects.  They should be able to explore who they are, free of government intervention.  Not all parents are created equal.  Young people who refrain from "coming out" to their parents have good, well thought-out reasons for doing so.  They need safety.  And the requirement to get a court order to change their name for purpose of school is nonsense - it only serves to build lawyer's bank accounts and take resources away from what our government should be spending its time and energy on.

Andrea Cate, resident of VA for 18 years


Policies need standards and objectives


I am opposed

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<p>That's not good dude, is mussolini in power? </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Girls are suffering currently. Support overhaul of schools!

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Our schools have been overtaken by the ultra left mob.  I am glad that there is finally an adult in the room.


Trans kids suffer, not us. Support them, oppose this policy backward

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Trans kids are at risk of mental health crisis and bullying and harassment and violence at very high rates. Read the research, Williams Institute and others. They are also a very small proportion of the population. They deserve unfettered and full support and understanding by us, not the roadblocks being placed by unsupportive policies like these. Read the stories of trans people before you support policy like this. See first the incredible pain of gender dysphoria and society’s reaction to being different in this way. Grow your compassion.  Try. They are not some kind of threat. Instead they FACE threat. They desperately need our support. I oppose this policy as a move in the wrong, unsupportive direction. Love is the way.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>This policy only hurts trans youth and seeks to erase trans lives. If a parent doesn’t know their child is trans then they obviously aren’t creating a safe environment for the trans child. </p>


I am completely opposed.


Transgender students

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Please stop this hate towards children just because you do not understand.  The children can identify as a frog and you can support them. No it will not make them a frog but will let them know you care and are willing to love them no matter how they identify.

Stop the hate .


Strongly oppose.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


A Horrific Backslide - Virginian Children Deserve Better

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Words can barely express my horror with the proposed changes to how Virginia schools treats their trans and nonbinary students. Growing up, I was left with physical and emotional scars from my peers for simply being who I was. What I don't think many cisgender people understand is that this isn't a choice. I'm not ashamed to be nonbinary, but I am incredibly ashamed of all the adults in my life looked the other way as my identity was made a central fixture of my torment. The 2021 guidance gave me hope that maybe the generations that follow would not be doomed to the same agony I was made to endure for no reason. Should this measure come to pass, it will damage the lives of trans kids irreparably. It is disgusting to see that this is the desired outcome for the various bigots who support this measure. Perhaps the most insidious feature of the proposed changes is the forced outing of trans and nonbinary kids. I say this without exaggeration, this will kill children. I saw one commenter who had the nerve and ignorance to say, "If you're too ashamed to tell your parents, you need to change." What a preposterous statement. First it assumes that parents are always right, which they decidedly are not. Second, it assumes the child is ashamed of their identity, rather than scared of the violent, nonsensical bigotries of their parents. In the strongest terms possible, I oppose this sliding back into the dark ages.


This seems likely to harm transgender students and protects the parental rights of some parents.

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This seems likely to harm transgender students, and seeks to protects the parental rights of some parents.


Oppose this disgraceful policy proposal

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I am strongly opposed to this model policy. It will actively harm students in a protected minority class, in the name of protecting the "right" of other students to behave as if the minority should not exist. Among the most offensive provisions of a proposal that disingenuously claims to promote "Respect for All Students and Parents" is the supposed right of students, and worse, school personnel, to address others in a way that is offensive and hurtful to them if that is what their beliefs tell them. By mandating this, the administration makes clear that there are only some students and parents who they believe deserve respect. Religious liberty is a shield, not a sword, and insisting that the right of one person's beliefs must override the right of another to be treated with respect reveals the ideological motivation of the entire document.


Social transition is not a harmless bit of support

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As a pediatrician, I am concerned that teachers are practicing medicine without a license and without adequate malpractice insurance. Changing a child’s name and pronouns is not just a bit of support: it is a powerful psychosocial intervention that can set a child on a path towards medicalization.


Model policies on treatment of transgender in schools

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<p>Promote civility among students and acceptance of differences. But do not change policies based on the school’s interpretation of biological make up of an individual. And do not change the biological make up of a child.  That decision need to be left to be determined at a later stage in life of the individual student by the individual himself/herself. </p>


A father, psychologist, and Virginian who opposes this proposal

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I am writing to express my opposition to the Governor's proposal. I am a father of three children who attended public schools here in Virginia, and I see the proposed changes as reflecting a political action designed to further one individual's political ambition and they do not address any issues, needs, or concerns within the schools. It is also infringing on parents' rights, not--as has been suggested--assisting or increasing them. There is no problem that this proposal is 'fixing.' Instead it is likely to lead to increased discrimination and additional suffering. I am a psychologist and the data is clear. Trans and nonbinary kids are not reflecting pressure or influence of the environment. This is not something that is being 'created' in schools. The science also clearly indicates that the treatment of these kids if this this proposal is passed is likely to cause harm. Trans and nonbinary kids have some of the highest suicide rates, this is not a reflection of abnormality or pathology, but rather a reaction to the stigma and prejudice they receive. Having the Governor suggest the changes he has proposed, and knowing that the science is certain that this is likely to lead to more difficulties and real harm, indicates that he cares little for the kids. Arguments that this is about religious freedom, are also hollow as the Christianity that the Governor proports to support would encourage us to be compassionate to others. To suggest (and basically encourage) some teachers to use old pronouns and dead name students, is to encourage abuse. This would not be the actions of Jesus. I have little faith, that anything I write will change the Governor's mind as I believe it is driven purely by his desire for the White House; however, I hope that my opposition along with those of other Virginians will at least make him reconsider his proposals if for no other reason than he does not want the negative publicity.


Trans children

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<p>Do not make children suffer further when they may already feel like they don't fit in.  Don't impose antiquated values on a new generation.  Children and teens commit suicide when they don't feel accepted or loved.  There is no reason the government needs to get in the personal lives of families with gender issues.  </p>


Don't let this happen

AMELIA ROBINETTE - small business owner/employer

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A person's gender identity is not legislate-able. Stay out of people's personal business.

Creating a law to not talk about transgender people isn't going to make it go away, it's going to put kids at risk.


Trans youth

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<p style="padding-left: 40px;">This proposed change is so wrong on all levels, twisted thinking. </p>


Do not do this.


Support ALL of our children - oppose this policy

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I am a parent, have been a foster parent, sunday school teacher, camp counselor, girl scout aid and much more.   I truly care about children - ALL of our children.   These policies will HURT our transgender and non-binary children.  We have a responsibility to love and support every child in our care.  These policies are based on hate and hysteria and I am strongly opposed to them.


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

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My wife and I strongly support Governor Youngkin's policies for the treatment of transgender students in Virginia's public schools.


New guidance will get kids killed

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I strongly oppose the new guidance as it is not backed by science and will ultimately lead to more dead LGBTQ+ kids. Why are conservatives so hateful?


Stop putting trans kids in danger.

Governor Youngkin’s model education policies are a cynical political stunt that targetLGBTQ youth and undermine parents in the Commonwealth. They are antithetical toscience and compassion and violate state and federal law. And make no mistake:these hastily prepared guidelines will hurt children.

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Governor Youngkin’s model education policies are a cynical political stunt that target
LGBTQ youth and undermine parents in the Commonwealth. They are antithetical to
science and compassion and violate state and federal law. And make no mistake:
these hastily prepared guidelines will hurt children.


Opposed

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School can often be a refuge from a troubled home and asking teachers to rat out their students to the parents is likely to create more problems for children at a very challenging time in their lives.  It would be nice to believe that all parents would be supportive and work to guide their children for the best but I know that is not true.


Completely against this!

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Governor Youngkin,

I want to take this space to express to you how vehemently I oppose this policy. I truly do not understand why you or anyone else feels that they have a right to poke their nose into other people's lives. The rhetoric used in this proposed policy is stating, and I am paraphrasing here, that we need to respect the rights of all students. Well, as a person who grew up in the Commonwealth, and is a product of its public education system, I want to tell you that what you are trying to do is just a load of bunk. I'm not transgendered, but I am gay. I am also autistic. To say that my education experience was traumatizing would be a gross understatement.

I was bullied and harassed on a daily basis. Teachers and administration saw it, and did nothing. And now you want to traumatize students with your policy. A question that I have for you is, when drafting this policy, did you consult or even talk to anyone at all who is transgendered? If you didn't, I would think that would be where you first needed to start.

As a heterosexual male, you will never ever know the anxiety, fear, and risk we in the LGBTQ+ community go through, because you never had to do the one thing that sets us apart: you never had to come out as being straight. I'm sure no-one ever thought you were gay. This is a very scary and private step we in this community have to take.

Most come out to peers and adults not in their family circle first. Telling your mom or dad that you are not heterosexual is by no means an easy task, and the risk of doing so is tremendous. I have known friends whose families disowned them, and threw them out of their home with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

By telling transgendered youth that in order to be called by the name and pronouns that they want to be called by, and use the bathroom that they feel most comfortable using, that they will need to out themselves to their parents, then go through the entire legal wrangle to get papers proving that they are serious and legitimately transgendered. If this is required of transgendered students, then why is it not required of cis-gendered students?

What you are doing is singling out a vulnerable group of people who are already going through more than you could possibly imagine, and them stand out even more than they may want to. Instead of doing this, why not simply let them be who they want to be. If there are students who are uncomfortable with this, then there should be sessions where they can ask questions of trained counselors who can help them better understand their fellow student, instead of allowing them to sew fear amongst the student bodies because of something that they don't understand. If parents are concerned, then they should be invited to attend these sessions to learn.

The only way to get past this is to instead of making a bigger deal out of this than it needs to be, we need to teach one another about what makes us different. When I was in school, we were taught about different cultures and people. If we can do that for people who live thousands of miles away from our borders, then we can do the same thing for those of us who share this wonderful Commonwealth.

I hope this makes sense. And I hope that it is something that you consider. We need more understanding in the world. We don't need more fear or hatred. This policy is going to generate fear and hatred, on both sides. I hope you will take a step back, and chose a better path for all of us. Thank you.


Strongly oppose this bill

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This bill’s sole act is discriminate against a voiceless targeted minority solely for the sake of political gain.


Strongly Oppose Policy

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<p>This policy is hateful on so many levels. It hurts kids like my daughter, who always felt different since she was two. This wasn’t something she picked or just decided she wanted to do. She has it hard enough just trying to fit in and be happy. This policy targets kids who are already being bullied and harassed and made to not feel welcome. Why are you kicking our kids when they are already down? How much hate could a person possibly hold in their heart to do this to innocent children who have done nothing to deserve this? We should be protecting kids, all kids, including trans kids. We shouldn’t be the next bully that makes them feel like they don’t matter as much as “other kids”. Vote no on this hateful bill. </p>


Strongly Support the bill

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I strongly support this bill and Gov. Youngkin


Strongly oppose the bill

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<p>Each child, including each trans child, needs love and support from teachers, counselors, and other students. Governor Youngkins bill would cause irreparable hard to trans children and should not be enacted. </p>


Strongly oppose policy harmful to children, standing on the side of Love.

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I know several gay and transgender people.  The people that as children had supportive parents to guide them and stand by their side with love have the fewest scars and most successful in life.  The people that had unsupportive parents who dis-owned, or even worse abused them to try to make them be someone they could not be have many scars and struggled or are still struggling in their adult life.  No wonder so many do not want to confide in their parents until they are adults and able to better manage whatever response they may get from their parents.  It would be wonderful if ALL parents were open-minded and loving enough for their children to confide in them, but this is not how people are.  I am a parent, and I agree on some level with parental rights, but also agree we need to protect children.  The 2021 policy did a much better job of this than the current proposed model policy.

There is also a lot of making a big deal out of something that should not be a big deal.  Transgender has been turned into a scary label by close-minded or ignorant (meaning lacking in knowledge) people.  Or people seeking power and trying to unite others against something as often happens with politics.  Stop the fear and the hate.  Get to know people that identify as LGBTQ+.  They are PEOPLE, as varied as everyone else and who don't deserve to be labeled with hateful names by those that only allow themselves to ignorantly  stereotype instead of understanding.


Yes to Gov Youngkin’s 2022 Model Policies for Education and bring parental control back to schools.

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Gov Youngkin was elected on the campaign promise to bring parental control back into Virginia public schools. All children deserve protection! It’s been my experience that schools post headlines without any substantial content. They say they have this wonderful program, assign some overworked teacher to run it, and nothing much in the way of organization actually takes place. It just looks good on a website! Transgenders are reportedly at risk of suicide and so it’s the parents, not the overloaded teachers that should be involved, and definitely not kept in the dark. And those who identify according to their birth sex should not be influenced by school staff to think of themselves differently. Nor should a 14 year old freshmen girl be fearful that some 18 year year old senior boy can invade her privacy in a bathroom or locker room, knowing that school staff will not stop or interfere with him doing so. This is harmful to those students both emotionally and potentially physically. Are the school officials so naive that they think their 17-18 year old students are not going to take advantage of these crazy rules for the sake of pranking? Gov. Youngkin’s 2022 Model Policy for Education is a good start to bring sanity back into our VA public schools and a wonderful opportunity for bi-partisan cooperation that would please parents whether they are Republican, Democrat, or Independent. Let’s get this done for the families and their kids!


Strongly oppose the bill.

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<p>Inclusiveness should be taught in classrooms and everywhere. This will teach new generations to love each other. </p>


Opposed!

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I STRONGLY OPPOSE! My child has a trans friend at school, and the class has accepted the friend for who they are- to them, it is no big deal and also not their business to try to figure it out or to change the trans child. Adults can learn a lot about friendship, kindness, and respect from the very children they claim to protect. Public schools must  remain safe spaces for all students to feel safe, treated with respect, acceptance, and kindness. Trans students, a tiny minority group, are already dealing with far more unkind treatment than anyone deserves, and already are at far higher risk of suicide. The 2022 Model Policies are cruel and unworthy of Virginians.


I am strongly opposed.


Oppose proposed 2022 policy against trans children’s rights in schools

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<p>I am strongly opposed to the 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools. </p>


Seriously? let's kill this ty policy already!

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This new policy is pure discrimination. That's plain stupid that we still have to defend the personal rights of trans folks in the ing 21th century! Kill this proposal for good.


Opposed to the Model Policy

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I am opposed to the model policy for the treatment of transgender students on the following grounds:

1) The model policy addresses problems which do not exist; the outrage over mixed gender bathrooms conveniently ignores that any assault or harassment of students of any gender by others of any gender is already a crime under existing law. Allowing flexibility with who uses which bathroom does not change that, but it does stigmatize transgender students and put them at risk for further discrimination.

2) Requiring school staff to use only approved nicknames constitutes overreach on the part of the government and would also adversely impact immigrant populations, many of whom choose to use Anglicized names other than the names they use at home. Furthermore, this policy would open teachers who use affectionate nicknames for their students to potential disciplinary actions, thereby further chipping away at the convivial environment that is so important in a classroom setting.

3) Most troublingly, the requirements for teachers and counselors to out students who may be experiencing dysphoria or simply exploring gender expression to their parents is dangerous and runs counter to the idea of schools as safe and open places for young people to learn and grow. Unfortunately, there are still parents who are not accepting of their child’s gender expression if it is anything other than cis/hetero. Outing these students before the students have had a chance to determine the best way to come out themselves puts them at increased risk of being shunned from their home, or subjected to abuse by parents who are not able to come to terms with their child’s identity or expression. As I understand it, there is already a reporting requirement for teachers and counselors who are made aware of a student who poses a risk to themselves or others, such as suicidal ideation or desires. Being trans does not rise to that standard of risk and in fact, as I am sure you are aware, being in an environment hostile to one’s gender identity has been shown to increase this risk.

In summary, I strongly oppose the model policies, as they appear to be an attempt at pushing trans and gender non-conforming students out of Virginia’s public schools. The fact is that trans kids exist and are deserving of our respect and love, and no amount of policy revision will change that.


Another liberal against gender ideology and cultism in schools

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The guidance is generally reasonable and acknowledges that parents--not schools and not the gender ideologues who influence school policies--are best positioned to make decisions about their children's health, including psychiatric health. No teacher or school administrator has any business facilitating the social transition of a child behind the back of parents.

In my view, schools should be completely out of the transition business, and should leave the difficult questions of how to respond to a child's dysphoria to parents and mental health professionals of the parents' choosing. This means teachers should also not be required to report to parents if they suspect a child may be transitioning or if they hear a child use wrong sex pronouns. This places excessive and inappropriate responsibilities on teachers to police kids and may leave teachers reporting innocuous nicknames or other innocent behavior. The guidance should be clarified to limit the role of teachers in facilitating, monitoring, or policing kids' use of pronouns or other transitioning behaviors. We don't hire teachers to be social workers or to be narcs. Let them teach.


Support this common sense approach

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All people should be treated with dignity, respect, and privacy.  This new policy does just that, but also keeps parents at the forefront of raising their kids.  It is their job - not the state’s, and CERTAINLY not the teachers union that closed our schools for so long and ruined their childhoods.


Teachers are ALLOWED to teach and no more- stay in your lane

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You are there to teach our children and no more. We send them to school to learn from you- not to think like you.


Finally we have an adult in the room making decisions


Oppose!!!

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<p>Stop with the hate, Glen! I thought you christians were supposed to be lovey, no? </p>


Strongly oppose

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Will be very harmful and dangerous for many students!!!


Glenn Youngkin’s overhaul of Va Dept of Ed transgender policies

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I support the governor’s action to end transgender policies in Va schools


our children should be free and supported

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<p>We already had an appropriate school document that was court supported that protected the rights of our children. Please stop confusing issues of love and acceptance with the drum beat of "parents rights". Children are not possessions but treasures to be allowed development and guided/loved by their parents. Parents do not always make the best decisions especially as children get older and begin to mature. We read examples of that in the newspapers every day as children are abused or neglected. Teachers have always been considered trusted and reliable adults for children to confide in. Please do not take away that communication avenue for our kids. Children need to have a variety of safe adults to confide in if they need to. We all hope our children will talk to us about important issues but anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual issues and suicide are continuing to increase, so obviously they may need other trusted sources to confide in. Please, please reconsider this new guideline and trust your own child. </p>


Successful Society is based on healthy families - support Youngkin Model Policy!!

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God created man and woman for families, our society's success is based on healthy families..healthy families are based on a family with a Dad and a Mom, and children loved and brought up by the parents. Statistics prove a two parent family is key to success of a child and the parents running the family.

The new policies honor the sacred role of parents in the care of their children during school, athletics and other activities.

Parents know their children’s needs better than anyone. If children are struggling with gender dysphoria, they need guidance and emotional support from their parents. Under the new policies,     school officials must keep parents fully informed, and require schools to enforce laws, regulations and policies that prohibit and deter bullying or harassment.

Student participation in sex-specific athletics, school activities and events should be determined by sex, e.g., for overnight travel accommodations and locker rooms.


A Catholic parent in support of the Governor's proposal

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Children are born with gender identities ordained for them by their Creator... and it is the privileged duty of parents to guide, counsel, respect, nurture, nourish and stay involved in every aspect of their child's life.  When a child goes off to school, that parental duty does not dissolve...it is not passed on... and it should not be assumed by even the most well-intended educator.


RESCIND the 2022 model policies

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To the Virginia Department of Education,

The new 2022 Model Policies for how schools treat transgender students violate the Virginia Human Rights Act. These policies pose a dangerous risk to students' safety. It is not ever a teacher's job to out students. Schools have counselors to work with providing support to students struggling with family acceptance. If one student is harmed under these policies, Virginia will be liable. Our state does not want to be responsible for harming students who do have support outside of schools. As many know, schools provide a safe haven for many students who face challenges while away from school settings.

Teachers should not be asked to determine what qualifies as an expression of gender that needs to be told to parents. Many students wear long hair, nail polish, and skirts, regardless of gender. Teachers need to focus on teaching; not reporting to parents.

The removal of language naming transgender students as protected opens the door to discrimination and is obviously an attempt to rewrite established non-discrimination policies. Rescind these harmful policies now and let teachers do their jobs.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Parental Rights are fundemental to a Free Society

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Our country is founded on the concepts of personal liberty and limited government.  This ideas were and remain paramount as they stand in opposition to unlimited government and the concomitant suppression of personal liberty inherent therein.

The present 2021 model policies, though well meaning, seek to establish as a mater  of policy, an education system that collaborates with minor children against their parents rights of legal custody.  The parental rights of legal custody are specifically the right to make important legal and medical decisions for their child because their child is a minor.

Transgender or questioning children are very emotionally vulnerable as are most children.  As such the deserve support and protection.  However the 2021 policies presuppose that the only proper form of support is support in the direction of questioning and transition.  Affirmation of the child's biologically aligned gender is classified as "unsupportive."  That is an ideological, not a logical position.

When government bodies, such as our education system, subjugate parental rights to ideologically driven norms, it is a most egregious form of governmental over reach and suppression of personal liberty.  The unemancipated child's personal liberty rests fundamentally with parents, not the education system.  It is principally the parents, acting as individual citizens that stand up for the child, defend the child's rights, etc.  No arm of the government can take up this roll, because it is precisely against the government that this role is exercised most fundamentally.  Attempting to do so is to use children as pawns.

As such, and as a parent, I fully support the nullification of the 2021 Model Policies.


Make bathrooms safe again


Strongly Oppose Changes to Current Transgender Student Policy

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The proposed changes to the current DOE policy regarding transgender students' rights are discriminatory against this identified group. I urge the Governor to withdraw the revised 2022 policy alternative in favor of the existing one that truly does respect and protect transgender students.


Governor's proposal about non-cis children in schools

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I strenuously oppose this hateful policy that puts non-cis children at risk


Parents rights

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<p>Parents are the primary educators of their children, not teachers or school districts. Schools should support parents in their children’s education in a transparent manner. </p>


A Manufactured Hysteria

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Our Bills of rights guarantees inalienable rights to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. This right is not guaranteed to only part of our society, but all of us.

Because of the bigotry that exists today, it is getting passed down to our children, creating more often than not, hysteria of the unknown, and these oft unnecessary fears of those who are different, are becoming the norm once again.  It reminds me of the same hysteria that created the use of conversion therapy to ‘take the gay out of a child’.  Truth and acceptance are always a better solution than alienation and intolerance.

1)Most teachers call on students by name, not he, she, or they, so i don’t understand why this is so complicated. If a teacher is good at their job, they know their students and how they identify should they need reference them by identity. If a child/young person is identifying as a transgender, then their parent or guardian should be well aware and have sanctioned it. So forcing them to identify with a schools administration seems unwarranted & a violation of right to privacy, among other rights violations.  2)Where there are simple solutions to a transgender using a particular restroom, there are those who would force a problem needlessly. Most schools have more than 1 bathroom assigned to each sex (Male & Female), there could be a M & F restroom made available to those who identify as a particular sex (transgender identity) but does not prohibit others who are not trans from using the restroom of their gender. So IF girls are afraid, they need not use that restroom, but those who are unafraid can use that restroom as well (as many will).

People claim to be concerned about mental health, that should include the mental health of all. Especially to an isolated community that already has a higher than normal suicide rate. The mental health of all needs to be considered when making decisions, including those from the trans community. Adding additional stress, harassment, & isolation to an individual who already questions their ‘birth certificate’ identity, could cause irreparable harm.

So before you treat these young people with the disrespect that this proposal is promising, think about how you would feel if it were child, or grandchild that was being treating this way. What if they had some physiological differences that caused them to question who they are. Would you let your female child suffer ridicule because she has a mustache due to being born with some male hormones. No one truly knows the circumstances of each individual, because they don’t walk in their shoes or live in their skin. The best we can do is be kind, and as God wishes, to love thy neighbor.

So i am opposed to any proposal that that doesn’t provide a safe, unbiased approach to the transgender community.


Oppose Model Policies and Support Trans/Nonbinary Youth

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<p>As the parent of a child who identifies as non-binary, I strongly oppose Gov. Youngkin's and the VDOE's proposed model policies that claim to support parental choice and "all" Virginia public school students, yet deny my child a safe, supportive learning environment and their very existence. Why are my parental rights ignored when I want to ensure that my child is treated with dignity and respect by teachers, administrators and peers properly addressing them with their name and pronouns? Where is my child's ability to learn in a safe environment and to focus on reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, etc. when their humanity is denied? My child has a new glow and confidence since sharing their gender identity with us. They're able to be more of their authentic self without feeling ashamed of who they are. They remain anxious when encountering new situations but nonetheless started this school year as their full self. After being welcomed with open arms and affirming teachers and peers, their confidence and willingness to participate in activities has grown. Don't make us go back to a time when transgender and non-binary students are forced to hide who they are. Don't make us go to a time when trans and non-binary youth have no safe place when their caregivers/parents cannot accept their children's identities. They need to know that someone cares about them, and if it cannot be a parent, then let it be a teacher, bus driver, counselor, or cafeteria worker who can show them support. Don't force trans and non-binary youth to reveal themselves to a parent/caregiver who is not ready or willing to welcome them. The proposed model policies endanger the lives of transgender and non-binary youth who are already at higher risk of mental health issues and suicidal ideation. These model policies are not based in science or medical best practices but on fear and the stirring up of culture wars. Oppose the revised model policies and keep in place those that affirmed the rights of and protected transgender and nonbinary youth. </p>


In Strong Opposition

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<p>I strongly oppose the proposed policies and guidelines. I believe they, in aggregate, are unconstitutional, against state and federal law, and would reverse evidence-based best practices for trans children, possibly causing irreparable damage to many children and families. Schools should be a place where all children feel safe, are treated with acceptance and kindness, and never afraid to be themselves, whomever they are. Restricting access to sports participation or restrooms, hurts many already vulnerable students, and pitting parents, students, and teachers/staff against one another over pronoun usage, etc., is just wrong - we must do better than that. Education enlightens us.  We need to work together for the betterment and understanding of our children, taking into consideration that not all children and families are the same, and not all families are accepting of their trans children, but all indeed do have the right to equal treatment, feeling safe, and nondiscrimination.  </p>


Support new bill protecting children

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I strongly support Governor Youngkin’s new bill that protects children by allowing parents to guide them and make decisions in matters of transgender policies. These children are not yet old enough to vote or drive or drink alcohol, because they don’t have the maturity to handle those issues yet. The transgender movement is often being marketed to children who don’t feel included or loved for who they really are. They need love and guidance before they make life-altering decisions that cannot be reversed, such as surgical procedures. Also, girls and women in schools should be protected from males in places such as the locker rooms and bathrooms. Parents should absolutely have a say in the way the transgender issue is addressed  in the public schools.


Only an absolute pervert would advocate for boys to use girls locker rooms and shower facilities.

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Leave children out of your liberal sexual games.


You are the best governor ever. Thank you Governor Youngkin.

Relieved mom. Finally there’s an adult in the room

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Thank you for restoring parental rights.


Oppose

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<p>100% oppose, it’s simple. You are one or the other, male or female. STAY IN YOUR LANE!! Ridiculous this is even an issue!! Oppose oppose oppose  </p>


Thank You - My Child Does Not Belong to the State

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Re: Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools

Parents have both moral and legal responsibilities for the care, nurture and upbringing of their children.  Thank you for restoring parental rights that are more commensurate with their responsibilities.

My child belongs to me, not to the state.


Strongly Support—

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In addition, consider providing mental health treatment to these confused individuals.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>All students deserve to be safe in Virginia’s public schools. I oppose the model policies of 2022 and would like the 2021 model policies to be left in place. This proposed policy if enacted will prove to be harmful. </p>


I fully support Governor Younkin's proposed changes.

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Allowing so-called self determined transgender people to use facilities of those opposite actual sex is wrong and should not be allowed.

Competitive sports allowing trans males to compete against actual females is morally, ethically, and just plain old WRONG.


Please keep the guidance as it stands

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<p>I wish to submit my support for the guidance documents already in place for use in Virginia public schools regarding transgender and non-binary students. I believe that the guidance document currently provides robust guidelines that allow for our transgender students to feel safe in their school as well as providing a safe workplace for any transgender employees of the school system. I sincerely believe that the majority of opposition comes from a lack of true understanding of the issues faced and a fear of the unknown. </p>


Cruelty towards Transgender children

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Transgender children have enough to deal with without being subjected to the questionable, illogical, and non-scientific views of narrow-minded people. Please don't pass this bill!


I support this new legislation.

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<p>I support this new legislation from the governor. We need to keep parents as the key decision makers in their child’s life. </p>


Opposed to Youngkin's 2022 Anti-Transgender Student Policy

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I am opposed to the 2022 Model Policy.

I am an educator, a parent, a product of Virginia public schools, and a citizen of Virginia.  This new policy will be harmful to our children and society.  We cannot let our children learn in a place where bigotry, prejudice, or discrimination are legalized in our policies.  We have to teach our children to care for all people.  We need to teach our children to be inclusive.   Over and over we have struggled as a nation to accept those that are different.  Please, let Virginia be a model for a society that is inclusive and sees all our citizens as deserving of being treated with equity and equality.

Please consider the information below as you consider the anti-transgender Model Policy of 2022.

Polling shows that 85% of transgender and nonbinary youth, and two-thirds of all LGBTQ youth, say that recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their mental health.

The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health found that 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half (53%) of transgender and nonbinary youth. Nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide. However, LGBTQ youth who had access to an LGBTQ-affirming school reported lower rates of attempting suicide than those who did not. Additionally, learning about LGBTQ people or issues was associated with significantly lower odds (23%) of a past-year suicide attempt in LGBTQ students.

According to a poll conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of The Trevor Project, 85% of transgender and nonbinary youth — and two-thirds of all LGBTQ youth (66%) — say recent debates about state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health. When asked about proposed legislation that would require schools to tell a student's parent or guardian if they request to use a different name/pronoun or if they identify as LGBTQ at school, 45% of LGBTQ youth said it made them feel angry, 34% felt nervous, and nearly 1 in 3 felt stressed.

Having at least one accepting adult can reduce the risk of a suicide attempt among LGBTQ young people by 40 percent.

A 2021 peer-reviewed study by The Trevor Project’s researchers found that transgender and nonbinary youth who reported gender identity acceptance from teachers and peers had significantly lower odds of attempting suicide in the past year.

A 2020 peer-reviewed study by The Trevor Project’s researchers, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that transgender and nonbinary youth who experienced bathroom discrimination had more than 1.5 times the odds of attempting suicide in the past year compared to those who did not experience bathroom discrimination.

Transgender and nonbinary youth who reported having pronouns respected by all or most people in their lives attempted suicide at half the rate of those who did not have their pronouns respected.

2021 Model Policy (Trans Affirming)

These are the current protections for our children.

School districts’ model policies must cover the following areas that schools will address:

Compliance with applicable nondiscrimination laws;

Maintenance of a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students;

Prevention of and response to bullying and harassment;

Maintenance of student records;

Identification of students;

Protection of student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive information;

Enforcement of sex-based dress codes; and

Student participation in sex-specific school activities and events and use of school facilities. Activities and events do not include athletics.

In addition, the Virginia Values Act bans discrimination against LGBTQ people in places of public accommodation, which includes educational institutions like public schools. This means that schools must offer a safe and equal learning environment to all students, teachers, and staff, including those who are LGBTQ.

The 2021 policies allow trans and non-binary youth to be safer from bulllying, harassment, and discrimination at the hands of their peers, teachers, and school staff and administrators. It also guarantees that supports are in place to allow all youth, including trans and non-binary youth, to have access to an equal educational experience.

The 2021 legislation does not cover transgender and non-binary students’ participation in athletics. Instead, this is governed by the Virginia High School League (VHSL), which allows transgender youth to play on teams consistent with their gender identity through a waiver process requiring certain documentation and hearings. Many middle schools follow VHSL guidelines.

Why would we take these protections away from our children?


If you are too ashamed to tell your parents, perhaps you should reconsider your actions.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Keep Trans Kids Alive!!!!

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The governor's proposal ignores the recommendations of qualified medical associations and the WPATH Standards of Care for Transgender people, version 8 that has just come out.  The first priority for trans kids has to be to keep them alive!  The governor's model policy stigmatizes trans children and eliminates any chance of a trust relationship between a trans student and an emotionally fragile trans child.  Given that many parents will abandon a trans child or will force the child to be someone they can never be, exposing these children to their families before they feel safe doing so means these children are much more likely to self-harm or to be forced out of their families of origin.

Virginia's trans children deserve better!


Make bathrooms safe again

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No more boys in girls bathrooms!


Governor Youngkin for president

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<p>We love you governor. </p>


Proposed Transgender Policy

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 My problem in offering a comment is that the whole matter of transgender/non-binary self-identification is immensely confusing to me. I just have such difficulty relating to those who experience this significant self-identification challenge. I tend to believe that this phenomenon—which is how I see it—is a matter for the most serious study and research by the best psychiatric minds and institutes in the country, and that individuals, parents, government officials, and anyone else seeking to opine on these circumstances should first of all become informed by studying thoughtful and responsible medical  research.  This certainly should be done before seeking to promulgate public policy for residents of Virginia.


Strongly Support Governor Youngkin’s Proposed Policy

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This applies common sense guidance for the Department of Education and the schools, something that has been tragically missing since the LGBT advocates have taken over the schools. Maintaining parental rights in all situations and not simply those that are cherry picked by the Department of Education is crucial for maintaining a credible and trustworthy public education system in Virginia.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>Keep the gudelines in place as they are. You have no idea the damage you're doing. I volunteer on a suicide prevention hotline and the number of kids and teens who feel they cannot be honest with their parents about who they are would astound you. Trying to provide at least one safe place at school where kids can be who they are is the least we can do as a community. 82% of transgender individuals have considered killing themselves and 40% have attempted suicide, with suicidality highest among transgender youth. Belonging at school is one factor that has been shown to impact these rates (Austin et al., 2020, https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520915554). Let's have our schools be a place where all kids feel like they can belong and not be one more place where kids have to hide who they are. We need to be doing everything we can to bring down these horrifyingly high rates of kids who consider and try to take their own lives. </p>


SUPPORT GOV GY!!!

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110% Support our Governor and his policies on Trans Culture Issues!
Keep BOYS out of GIRLS locker rooms, bathrooms and SPORTS! Ridiculous!!!


Oppose the governor’s proposal in strongest possible terms.

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<p>I strongly disagree with the governor. Sewing fear and relying on distortions is untenable, is poor policy, and runs counter to our basic rights. </p>


Transgender policy changes

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I oppose the Governor's proposed policy changes regarding transgender youth.


You have my full support!

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After reading the new model policies, I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity and focus, and I was very much impressed with the language. My only concern with the wording would be in section V. paragraph C. inasmuch as I would draw a sharp distinction between sex and gender such that it is inconceivable that gender could ever be a matter of sex. Therefore, it could never be chosen or assigned.

Gender is a function of language, and pronouns convey a cultural understanding of masculine, feminine or neuter. This cultural expression has nothing intrinsically to do with sex which is a function of biology, and male and female refer to roles played in reproduction. Drawing this sharp distinction precludes any confusion that might lead to "gender identity" issues. In short, the whole idea of gender in the context of this discussion is predicated on a category mistake that renders the argument invalid. I only wish logic were taught in our schools.

That aside, it is certainly the right of parents to always remain informed of the well-being of their children because parents have responsibilities regarding their children. To be clear, we all have duties and responsibilities. These manifest themselves in obligations which must be met. Therefore, rights are defined to ensure those obligations can be met. To say one has a right implies a dutiful impetus. The former policy articulated students' rights without ever affirming students' responsibilities. I read the old policy and found it riddled with incongruities, ambiguities and arbitrary reasoning. The grammar was horribly flawed, and it seemed to invent new terms while redefining others. It was quite painful to get through, but I did it. The new policy is quite refreshing!


Oppose Gov. Youngkin's policy.  2021 policy should be followed as directed by law.

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2021 policy should be followed as directed by law.


Strongly support

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


What the hell is a furry? Liberals have seriously lost their minds!!!!!!

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Seriously what is next? Where are the adults?


Strongly Support 2022 Guidelines for Treatment of Transgender Students

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Govenor Youngkin,

As a VA teacher, I know how important it is for parent's to be involved in their child's education.  It seems that now parents realize just how involved they need to be and I thank you for changing the guidelines for treatment of transgender students.  We have transgender students at our school and they are treated fairly and given considerations. However, I feel like I'm betraying parents when I don't know what they know.  I think it is important that they know what is happening with their child and I hope that these new guidelines will help.

Thank you!


Strongly gratefully SUPPORT

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As a lifelong liberal, I strongly support this protection of girls and parents. Thank you for protecting girl's safety and opportunity and for respecting families.

STRONGLY SUPPORT.


I OPPOSE this guidance

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As a teacher, I want our schools to foster a supportive environment for ALL students.  I oppose this new guidance which would surely do much harm to our transgender students.  I encourage the VDOE to reject this draft policy.


I vehemently oppose Governor Youngkin’s proposed bill

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Governor Youngkin’s proposed bill to pull back the rights of transgender students is criminal. These children are human beings and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and they should be accepted for who they are. Forcing anyone to live inauthentically is dangerous to their mental health and well being. I am disgusted that we are even having to talk about this. We had begun to make progress as a state and this policy will just lead us right back to the dark ages.


Strongly oppose

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<p>This policy does no protect transgender and non binary people, and I oppose it. </p>


I oppose this cruel policy

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<p>As a friend to transgender people, I strongly OPPOSE the proposed guidance. It will not keep anyone safe. On the contrary, it will endanger the most vulnerable people in the LGBTQ community. </p>


Furry rights matter. Calling us by our furry name is purrrrrfect.

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Furry rights matter too!


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Governor, can you please not let the adults let boys into our locker room after band practice. We change our clothes in the mornings after band practice and before school. It’s not fair that the adults at school let boys into our locker room. We are changing and getting ready for school. It’s so creepy and inappropriate for them to watch us change. Please help us governor.


Opposing transphobic bill

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Leave trans kids alone! Glen Youngkin’s bigotry is dangerous. Trans people are not. Leave them in peace.


I Do Not Support Governor Youngkin's Proposed Transgender Policy for Schools!

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I do not support Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed transgender policy for schools!


Transgender Rights

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Virginia Department of Education decided to support transgender rights, based  on Evidence best policies for the health of Transgendered youth in our public schools. Why are we letting Virginia’s Governor undo all the work we have done to protect the well being of all students.

I strongly oppose the antiquated viewpoints of people in power who have never met a trans youth, have no personal experience, and are working to marginalize anyone who doesn’t think like them or look like them. STOP IT! You know better. You should Love one another. Treat others like you would like to be treated yourself. Someone’s gayness will not rub off on you. Be open minded. There is enough hate in the world without stirring up more for our student!


Strongly in favor

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Yes, protect parental rights and 1st amendment rights and in so doing you will be protecting children.  Follow the science and admit that there are only 2 sexes designed by nature and nature's God.  "Do overs" do not change nature.

Boys in girl's bathrooms and boys competing in girl's sports only harm girls and destroy girl's sports.

Schools do not have any authority to raise our children and parents should be the ones to counsel children who buy into the fad of transgenderism.


Trans Policy change

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I oppose the proposed transgender student policy guideline changes. These will harm our children. Rescind the changes.


I support the Governor's proposal.

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Parents are the ones who need to be involved in every aspect of their children's life.  Schools should never be given the right to hide any issue about students from the parent.  The entire 'trans-gender' movement is designed to destroy the family and ultimately destroy our nation.  Schools should be involved in education that will shape children to into productive members of society.  It really doesn't matter what anyone's opinion is;  there are two genders, male and female.  That is a fact.  A male will never become a female and a female will never become a male.  Stop this nonsense of confusing our young people.  I thank Governor Youngkin for having to courage to address this issue.


Opposition to transgender policy change

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<p>Studies have shown that treating transgender children with respect for who they know themselves to be is not only good for their mental health but may keep them from taking their young lives. Showing human dignity goes a long way to producing positive outcomes. Children can be placed in danger if they are outed to anyone without their consent. This policy does not protect children but instead places their lives in danger.  This is misinformed political posturing. </p>


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


OPPOSE

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<p>I am opposed to Governor Youngkin's trans policies.  Trans kids should be protected in public schools.  They are not trying to steal athletic awards or commit sex crimes in the bathrooms.  They are just children who are entitled to a free and appropriate public education.  </p>


Strongly oppose this new policy

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<p>Protect our children's privacy.  This new policy would force students to “come out” to their parents, even in situations where the student knows that the parents are opposed. The requirement for court documents is clearly designed to prevent giving students the opportunity to be addressed by their teachers and school with a different gender and name. </p>


Biological males who are allowed into girl’s locker rooms and bathrooms are sexual predators.

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Comment subject/title says it all.


I support Gov Younkin's policies

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Thank you for updating these policies to restore protections for basic parental rights and ensuring that parents are no longer cut out of the process—especially when it concerns how gender and sexuality issues are handled with our kids at school.

• I support the new policies’ removal of language that encouraged school officials to follow procedures to essentially deceive parents when their children are making potentially life-altering decisions regarding their gender identity in a school setting.

• The original policy had language that created a wedge between parents and their child, at a time when they need to have more communication—and I support the new update that removes this barrier.

• I support the updated language that acknowledges students and teachers can’t be forced into compelled speech that violates their constitutional rights, including First Amendment and religious freedom protections.

• I support the updated language that empowers schools to make their own decisions on how to best protect kids—especially when it comes to protecting vulnerable students in a state of undress in locker rooms or overnight sleeping quarters for school field trips.

• Middle and High School years can be very challenging, so I’m glad we already have comprehensive bullying policies to ensure a safe environment, while still respecting the rights of all students. That’s why it’s important schools have the freedom—as this updated policy allows— to address bathroom/privacy issues on a case by case basis with parents—and not through a one-size-fits-all pressure tool that treats all districts/communities the same.


I am strongly opposed.