Strongly oppose Younkin Plan

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As a parent of a transgender child who did not come out until she was 25, I strongly oppose the proposed transgender policy.  The trauma she endured throughout her life time, and her inability to be who she truly was has had a life changing impact on her and on our family.  We were unaware, and did not have the background or knowledge to understand or support her as she struggled through her identity understanding throughout her childhood and into early adulthood.  Age appropriate education, access to gender appropriate bathrooms, the ability to use the pronouns, as well as mental health support are critical for this population and for the families and friends of transgender individuals.  This policy would also limit the education of binary students, and prevent them from learning about the broad and beautiful spectrum of people in the world.  The proposed policy will perpetuate disinformation and unnecessary fears of the next generation.


Respect Trans Parents Rights too

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This is a false initiative, it doesn’t give parents choices, it denies them. Parents of trans students have no right to support their children under this policy. School Children should not be held hostage to this sort of political stunts. Heartbreaking.


Thank you Governor Youngkin!

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<p>I am thankful for a governor who stands for what is morally right. Students go through an array of emotions and feelings in their adolescence.. I have been in public education for 22 years and I have seen and worked with many young students who have perceived ideas of their identity but teachers should not encourage or withhold information from parents. Students who have any issues need to be provided with counseling support through guidance offices and referred for additional intense services. Parents should have their input and determine what is taught to their student and the services that their student receives. I have been worried about my four year old granddaughter beginning kindergarten in 2023-2024 and I have seriously thinking of retiring to homeschool her. With this revision, my granddaughter will be able to enjoy school and not wonder why a boy is in her bathroom with her. I fully support the revision by Governor Youngkin. Thank you for looking out for our most prized possession-our children. </p>


Morning be forward supporting all

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


Support for protecting 1st amendment rights for students and staff and parental rights

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Thank you Governor Youngkin for protecting children as well as protecting the first amendment rights of students and staff and the rights of parents. Thank you for protecting students in private spaces and defining sports participation by biological sex. My only critique is that we may need to define the term "persistent" from the section that says "the students persistent and sincere beliefs that the students gender differs from his or her sex"


I support parental consent when a school’s involved in thesocial transitioning of their children

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<p>Parents, teachers, and administrators need to work together, not against one another on any decision that involves a child. </p>


Highly Support

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


We awe family and we support


Strongly oppose!! Virginia is for all!

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As a lifelong resident of Fairfax County, I greatly oppose Gov Younkin’s new proposal. According to a 2022 study, 82% of transgender individuals have contemplated suicide and 40% have attempted it. Rates were highest specifically among transgender youth. These numbers should be absolutely shocking to anyone, yet here we are, introducing proposals that would leave to more death, more broken families who will never see their children again. Mr. Youngkin, if you really are a governor for the people, listen to the people! Virginia is for lovers and  that means loving everyone, no matter their race, gender/sexual identity.

 Study link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345113/


Fully support

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


Strongly Support Removing Parental Right Is Dangerous for Children

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Getting parents out of the know in school is dangerous for the kids. Socially transitioning in school without the parents consent is dangerous for kids. The kids could be being groomed or sexually abused by teachers and parents will not know. Gender ideology should not be taught in schools.


Support

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


Strongly Oppose

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This will hurt kids.  Don't be mean, Youngkin!


I Fully Support the Proposal

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<p> As a parent of two school-age children who attend public school</p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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completely oppose this is horrible


Strongly Oppose


Fully Support

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


Oppose.  Bullying does not promote education.

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<p>There’s no reason for this policy. </p>


DeSantis 2024 strongly support


Oppose. This harms vulnerable children to score political points. Disgraceful.

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This puts our students at risk for their privacy and well-being.  I find it ironic that as I scrolled through many of the comments, most of the people who posed their support were not willing to put their name.  If you are not willing to put your name on your opinion, that tells people that you know their is something ultimately shameful within that opinion.


Support Youngkin

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


Support

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


I fully support this

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


I support this 100%

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


Fully support


Support - parental rights are important too!

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


Fully support the proposed policy

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


Stop Harming Children


Strongly support

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


Stop persecuting trans youth

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<p>I oppose your model policies. They are contrary to state law and will be extremely harmful to transgender and nonbinary kids. Our Commonwealth has many challenges. Please focus on those. </p>


Strongly Support!!

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<p> I am a small business owner in Virginia and watching young female students in Virginia being traumatized by bathroom attacks in their own schools has lasting repercussions. If young women do not feel safe</p>


Strongly Oppose

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The revision of this policy only harms. It harms the student-teacher dynamic, a crucial relationship in a child’s life by placing teachers in difficult positions and creating a barrier to student-teacher communications. It harms trans, nonbinary, and even many cis students directly, by demonstrating that their identity is not welcome in Virginia schools unless it falls into the worldview of the Governor and any supporters of this guidance. It harms parents, by requiring them to jump through legal loopholes they otherwise would address on their own timetables as needed, in order to support their children. The prior policy allowed for flexibility and care, the hallmarks of any educational environment. The Governor’s - and anyone who supports this guidance revision - inability to see the world as it is is tragic to me, and though perhaps unsurprising. But his and others insistence on making the world worse for those unlike them is unforgivable. I am a Virginia resident a Virginia voter, and Virginia mother, and my only goal is for schools to be environments in which all  children can learn, be seen, and be present as their authentic self. Because that is the way to help them learn, to help them grow, and most importantly, to keep them alive. No revision is needed to the 2021 guidance at this time, and more than that, this revision is short-sighted, legally indefensible, and discriminatory. Therefore, I strongly object


Support the parents

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


Strongly Oppose

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It's not the school's or the government's place.

Children that don't keep their parents in the loop on their sexuality or gender identity do so because they are scared. Those parents made their children AFRAID of sharing that information and you think they deserve a say?

Those children with supportive parents may not wish to disclose their deadname or sex at birth to their classmates because they are scared. You want to put them at risk by outing them in schools?

School should be a safe space, why are Republicans so against that idea?


Horrifying

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Complete and total opposition for this godawful change


Grandma supports


Writing in Opposition

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This plan will cause teachers and administrators to quit, parents to get angry and into fights, and trans kids to drop out or commit suicide in numbers even higher than they do already.  Our Governor needs to do what's best for Virginians and stop grandstanding for his 2024 Presidential run.


Strongly support!!!! Thank you Youngkin!

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


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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This proposed policy violates already existing Virginia and federal laws against discrimination and harassment based on gender identity. This policy allows for transphobia to run rampant in our schools. Teachers and students will not get in trouble for using the incorrect name or pronouns even if the trans students parents allow for the name and pronoun changes. THAT. IS. DISCRIMINATION. It is Youngkins responsibility as governor to protect those who are most at risk, which INCLUDES lgbtq youth. In TheTrevorProject's 2022 survey which surveyed nearly 34,000 lgbtq youth across the united states. 48% percent of those surveyed were transgender or non-binary, of those youth 45% had seriously considered or attempted suicide because of continued bullying, abuse, harassment, and everything else these youth have to face just because of who they are. Being transgender is not a choice, we cannot change. What needs to change is the intolerance which has continued to spread regardless of the fact that times are changing and we are not in the 19 ing 50s. Youngkin, you say you care about protecting all students, well then keep on your word and protect our trans youth. Move forward with everyone else or be left behind.


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Fully support this! Thank you</p>


Strongly support

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I applaud Governor's new guidelines. There is too much promotion of sexual confusion in our schools. These activists need to keep out of the schools and let teachers educate our children in the basic subjects. The fact that there are walkouts in 90 schools in the state is evidence our children are getting a daily dose of gender dysphoria training. Totally alarming!


Strongly Oppose


Support mental well being of our students

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<p> this does the opposite</p>


Trans Kids Matter!!

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<p>Please don't do this to these kids. Using their preferred pronouns doesn't hurt anyone and shows them that they are loved and supported. </p>


Oppose

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<p>Trans rights are human rights. </p>


In support of

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


Strongly Oppose

I am a parent with a child in Albemarle County Public Schools.This unnecessary change distracts schools from the real problems they are facing.  Parents are worried about the teacher shortage and making sure their kids have the resources they need to learn.
This change will do nothing to address those issues, and instead will do the opposite -- diverting resources from student learning.
I'm specifically concerned that the policy makes it more difficult for transgender students, who already face a battery of challenges, to live their true identity.  Why, if this policy is supposedly about parental control, should schools not comply with parental wishes regarding their child's gender?  The proposed policy makes parents and teachers jump through hoops just to have the student recognized by their name & gender.
Leave these poor kids alone.  Let them be who they are.  Focus on teaching our kids, and leave our teachers out of your culture wars.

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I am a parent with a child in Albemarle County Public Schools.

This unnecessary change distracts schools from the real problems they are facing.  Parents are worried about the teacher shortage and making sure their kids have the resources they need to learn.

This change will do nothing to address those issues, and instead will do the opposite -- diverting resources from student learning.

I'm specifically concerned that the policy makes it more difficult for transgender students, who already face a battery of challenges, to live their true identity.  Why, if this policy is supposedly about parental control, should schools not comply with parental wishes regarding their child's gender?  The proposed policy makes parents and teachers jump through hoops just to have the student recognized by their name & gender.

Leave these poor kids alone.  Let them be who they are.  Focus on teaching our kids, and leave our teachers out of your culture wars.


Strongly support

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<p> I support this.  </p>


Strongly oppose - please respect trans students

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These proposed guidelines are extremely dangerous and will lead to immense harm for transgender students. Please respect trans students by ensuring they can be safe at school.


Stop Harming Children

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This will hurt kids.  Don't be mean, Youngkin!


Stop Harming Children


Trans policy

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<p>Strongly agree with the governor’s proposed policies. </p>


100% Support Policy

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<p> I support the policy change 100 percent. Parents should make decisions for their under age children.  </p>


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Oppose. Kids will harm themselves over your hatred!


support support support

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<p> Woo hoo thank you  </p>


I support these model policies

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<p>I believe these model policies take the safety of ALL students including the transgender community into account. Additionally I think this values the role parents play in their children's lives. </p>


fully support this policy to align with the virginia constitution

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


Parent rights are human rights!

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<p>It's fun to use cool catch phrases, it doesn't make them right. I work around schools. Trans is the new "in" thing. Most kids don't even know what it is, nor should they. Parents are in a better position to make decisions after they educate their kids how they see fit. Perhaps more support for mental health would help all around as well. We need to stop creating problems for ourselves, there are larger issues to concern ourselves with. </p>


Full Support/Thank you

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<p> I agree. Schools are not the authority on children</p>


Oppose- will harm LGBTQIA+ students

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<p>These new model policies remove key protections for students who identify as trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming and will cause more harm to students who already face increased rates of bullying and discrimination. These policies do not keep our kids safe, healthy, and learning. </p>


Support

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


Stop the insanity strongly support our governor


In complete and full OPPOSITION

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<p>It is disappointing to see so many of our “leaders” and those who are supposed to be “representing” us FAIL to have respect, empathy, curtesy, and support of those who are Trans and the LBGTQ+ community. Trans lives matter! Black Trans lives matter! Black Trans Women matter! </p>


Fully Support

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


Fully support

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School is a place to learn the 3 Rs. Parents rights are important. The rights of women and girls to private spaces are important. Thank God someone is putting an end to this ridiculous charade.


This is a terrible idea

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Don't do this - it's going to hurt children


Support parent’s rights to parent

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


Support saving our children


I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS AS A STUDENT


This is a terrible idea


Completely support this.

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


Strongly Opposed to stripping rights from children

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<p>I'm strongly opposed to this policy which will put some of our most vulnerable children at severe risk for suicide, self-harm, and long-term mental health disorders. These measures are cruel and will result in actual blood on your hands. </p>


Great  policy decision support it


Strongly Support Parent Choice

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


Trans rights!


Strongly oppose

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I strongly oppose this policy that infringes on the first amendment rights of trans students. They have the right to go by the name and pronouns that match their gender. Your freedom of religion means you are free to practice your religion-not shove it down trans kids throats.


FULLY SUPPORT THE POLICY

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<p> Governor's Youngkin new model policy affirms the dignity of every student no matter how they see themselves. Previous policies discriminated agains children that see themselves as God made them</p>


Support this


We need to support kids

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


I support this policy I support children


Opposed

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Opposed! You are bad human beings.


Support for proposed changes

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


I fully support this Governor!

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


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


OPPOSE.  Y’all should be ashamed.

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This isn’t right.  Leave these kids alone.  They have it hard enough.


Stand Up For Trans Kids

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I am a Virginia resident and I have two kids in Virginia public schools. Research unequivocally establishes that refusing to acknowledge a child's gender identity does more harm than good, including increasing the risk of childhood suicide. But of course, you know this; this policy has nothing to do with helping children and everything to do with jumping on the conservative trans hysteria bandwagon. When you try to sleep at night, always remember that you are willing to sacrifice the lives of Virginia's children in exchange for a little positive coverage on Fox News.


Protect our children support this policy

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<p> Stop the abuse by sickos  </p>


I support Governor Younkin

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


Agree

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<p>As a gay man with Trans friends. I agree. Parents should be involved in the education of our children. However government needs to stay put and leave it with the parents, school boards, and the community. </p>


Fully Support!!

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<p> This is needs to pass.  </p>


I support the governor new policy.

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


Fully Oppose

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I fully oppose Gov. Youngkin’s Draft.


Strongly oppose

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The governor needs to protect ALL the kids.


100% Supported

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


100% Support Governor

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<p> 100% Support Governor  </p>


Protect our children

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The governor's recommendations are fair and just plan old good common sense.


We support the governor!

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<p> Great policy!  </p>


Fully support, thank you.

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Fully support, thank you.


Strongly Support

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<p> I strongly support this  </p>


Strongly support

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


Support the policies

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<p> The new policies provide balance in caring for each student and the views and values of their parents. It returns the responsibility for children to their parents. It also respects and better balances the rights and dignity of each student. Children with gender dysphoria will receive more balanced care under the supervision of parents in partnership with school personnel as needed rather than the possibility that parents be excluded from the conversation. Overall</p>


Oppose bigots and transphobic policies!!

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<p>Discrimination and bigotry </p>


Fully support this measure

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


Trans rights are human rights

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<p>I am writing to strongly oppose the proposed policies that would gut the rights of transgender and non-binary students in Virginia. As a teacher, my first phone,igation is to my students, to support and protect them. These proposed policies deny me the ability to do that. Many students are not safe at home and to suggest that their parents should have full control over their personal autonomy poses an extreme threat to them. Trans students have a right to exist and will continue to do so regardless of the political games our governor wants to play with their lives. If you believe political posturing is more important than the lives of children, I question why you are involved in education at all. I have always been proud to teach in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please don’t make me ashamed of that position. </p>


Very strongly support

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


Strong support for the policy and parents’ rights

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<p>I strongly support the Governor’s proposed policy and parents’ rights to know exactly what is going on in our schools.  Too many school systems allow teachers and administrators to brainwash students to believe that they don‘t even know what sex they are.  Transgender students are nothing but confused kids who are being brainwashed by the LGBQ+ crowd to question their own gender and believing that they can move between genders.  And many schools are participating in this brainwashing.  Parents have an absolute right to know if their children are getting caught up in this fantasy.  Students have the right to address their schoolmates by their birth gender and should not be harassed or disciplined by doing so.  Use of showers, restrooms, etc.  must be based on biological genders, not because some confused child has a fantasy of being a different sex.  </p>
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STRONGLY OPPOSE

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Protect all students, not just the ones who aren't transgender


Support

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


Strongly support

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<p> I support this.  </p>


STRONGLY SUPPORT

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<p>Strongly support </p>


Strongly Support!

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


Fully support too


This is ludicrous and I oppose

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<p>Oppose harmful policies </p>


I support this very strongly!!!I

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


Strongly Support

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<p> I strongly support the involvement of parents with their children’s choices  </p>


Support the governor


Support thank you


Anonymous

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I do not support this policy as a student!


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>I Strongly oppose Younkin’s plan that will effectively end all support and protection currently offered to trans youth. </p>


Support the Plan

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<p> I fully support the Governor's plan. The guidance engages parents in their children's education and treats ALL children with respect and honor!  </p>


Thank you! I fully support!

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


Fully support this

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<p> Great step in the right direction!  </p>


I Strongly Oppose this Horrendous Measure

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The governor has completely turned his back on transgender students with his proposed "Model Policy" that would in many cases prevent public schools from recognizing students' gender identities. Transgender students deserve the same rights and freedoms as everyone else, including the ability to be recognized for who they are and how they perceive themselves.


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

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Completely support this policy

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


Strongly Support

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Strongly support! This policy will place the decision-making responsibility in the parents' hands, where it should be. (The exceptions of cases involving parental abuse of children are already being handled under existing policies.)


Strongly Support Parent Choice

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


Strongly support

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


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

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


I Fully Support This

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


I support the revision.

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The revision in no way diminishes the rights of any student or parents.  It properly invalidates any action by a member of the educational establishment that would usurp parents' responsibility and final authority for directing the education and training of their children.  It is wrong to exert any influence on, or provide any service to, a child that is undesired, unsolicited and/or unapproved by he parents.


I support Youngkin's new model policies which protect children

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


I support Youngkins policy


We support the governor!

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<p> Great policy!  </p>


OPPOSE


strongly oppose.

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This code puts all transgender students in immediate danger and unsafe environments. It should be the students choice of if their family knows about their identity, which pronouns they use, and what name they should go by. This strips them of all those rights and puts them in a situation of being outed to their families and not being able to comfortably express themselves at school.


Save the suicide of kids and support this policy


Support

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


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>I strongly oppose these policies. They are transphobic and we know this is what contributes to the alarmingly high rate of suicide with this vulnerable population. </p>


I support our Virginia Governor!

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<p> Parents need to be able to parent their children ALL the time even at school! These policies protect the parents as much as their children!  Transgender boys and girls need their parents’ guidance as well.  I am a former teacher and treated all children equally.  It saddens me to see the direction where the education associations are trying to take our children! Thank you Governor Youngkin for supporting parents! </p>


I support this move

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


I fully support this

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<p> I am in support of this.  </p>


Support Youngkin - parents need to know

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


I support

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


Fully Support

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I am so thankful for this common sense policy. I see nothing in it that restricts a student. They are children and require parental input!

Thank you for this.


OPPOSE this is unconstitutional and violates the equal protection act

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This policy would result in mistreatment of trans children and would undo the hard work put into achieving equality


Support

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


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<p> Stop the abuse by sickos  </p>


100% SUPPORT the proposed transgender school policy changes

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


Fully Support Parents rights


100% Oppose

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this takes away control from children and the rights of their parents! Why is the state getting involved in family's businesses? Stop regulating our individual rights. Strongly oppose!


Thank you! I fully support!

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


Fully opposed

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<p>As a teacher, my goal is to support our students. All students. That includes my trans students. This hurts our students and all under the guise of parent rights. This is not about parents. This is about being homophobic, and it’s shameful. Shame on you governor for regressing our schools and our state. </p>


Protect trans kids

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In the most formative years of childhood, it is crucial to allow free self expression especially in the case of gender identity and expression. Protect trans people. Outing them puts them in harms way and prevents their best interest from being met. Strongly disagree with Youngkin


Support this policy support childrens


Fully Support


Fully support

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<p> I fully support this policy. I’ve taught for 10 years in Northern Virginia</p>


It’s 2022, stop stepping back in time

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<p>What a sad world we live in where rights that we fought for are being yanked away by people who are offended. There is so much wrong in this world that effects EVERYONE that you should spend you time helping with. Not attacking a group of your community. A group that you could PROTECT and LET BE. Fix your priorities because this shouldn’t be it. Don’t make Virginia a state of hate. </p>


Parental Rights

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I FULLY SUPPORT Gov. Youngkin and his educational policies which put parents first and stops this trans-gender indentity conversations in schools.

Why would anyone think it is a smart idea to have 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.

Parents birthed the children and until 18, Parent's involvement is critical  in a child's decision.

Transgender in the school systems and school officials saying they should influence/make the decisions is CRAZY.  Clearly the Devil's work!!


Strongly Oppose

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As a mother of school age children I strongly oppose the proposed policy regarding trans students. Trans and non-binary students need support not more barriers.


support support support

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<p> Woo hoo thank you  </p>


outing trans youth

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<p>Forcing teachers to out transgender children to parents will result in domestic violence and in some cases homelessness of children. </p>


Stop the abuse of children support this policy


Un-American

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<p>This a policy based in exclusion which is the opposite of what America was founded to represent. Be better. </p>


I support these new policies COMPLETELY!

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


Support this Proposal to Restore Sanity to Virginia and Protect All Students

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<p> My 13 year old daughter became convinced she was transgender after attending a school presentation. Then the school changed her name and pronouns without our knowledge or permission and treated her like she was actually a boy. Several others in her class believed the same thing</p>


Fully SUPPORT

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


TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS! OPPOSE THIS HORRIFIC POLICY AND SO DISAPPOINTED AT THE BIGOTS IN VA!!

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<p>strongly oppose this policy. this is inhumane. </p>


Strongly oppose


Strongly support parental rights

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


Oppose

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Poorly thought out policy that will harm the most vulnerable to gain no additional safety, waste of time and effort.


i strongly support! tired of the science deniers!

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i support this measure and strongly oppose the leftist marxist gender and racial ideologies being forced upon everyone. humans are born male and female, that is science, while gender dysphoria is a mental condition everyone else should not be subjected to their tyrrany. noone should interfere with the family unit or parents rights, esp not the government or any "woke" corporate or ideological political organizations. children have only basic rights while theyre underage with their parents being responsible for them financially,emotionally,physically and hopefully spiritually. let them wait until theyre old enough to vote,buy a gun, join the military, buy alcohol tobacco, then the choice of their gender dysphoria can be their own WITHOUT the right of pushing everyone else to accept their nonsense. ty mr youngkin!


FULLY SUPPORT

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


Strongly Support

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<p> I strongly support the involvement of parents with their children’s choices  </p>


Bad Policy

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I vehemently oppose this policy. It’s rooted  in hate and this administration’s disdain for individuals they see as “other”. It’s cruel, demoralizing and makes me sad to see Virginia going backwards in order to appease intolerant individuals.


100% Support Governor

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<p> 100% Support Governor  </p>


Fully support

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<p> I fully support parents' rights to know everything going on with their child/children and for the parents to be the sole parties that choose how their children are raised.  </p>


I absolutely SUPPORT and agree with this policy

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<p> As a 'birthing parent'</p>


Supposed all the way

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<p>Parents are still the care giver!! </p>


Highly Support

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


A Teacher in Support of This

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<p> I'm a high school teacher</p>


Support strongly


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

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


Protect our children support this policy

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<p> Stop the abuse by sickos  </p>


Grandpa says support please save my grandchildren


Strongly Support Parental Rights!

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


Outing kids is putting the in harms way

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<p>Outing trans kids, not affirming their gender, and not allowing them to use the bathroom will harm kids and have a mental, physical, and emotional toll to the point where kids may die as a result of this agenda. Kids who do not have safe parents may be made homeless, forced to live in unsafe homes, and endure abuse. It is not a burden to affirm kids and make school a safe place for them to be themselves and learn and grow. </p>


Strongly support!!!! Thank you Youngkin!

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


OPPOSE OPPOSE OPPOSE

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<p>All kids deserve to be safe. Just because trans kids are safe, doesn’t mean your cis kids aren’t safe. That’s not how it work. </p>


fully support this policy to align with the virginia constitution

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


Strongly SUPPORT

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


I support


I support

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


I support this move

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


I support Youngkin's policy update

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Glad to see that the governor is trying to protect the majority of students. Keep up the good work governor!


100% SUPPORT / DEMOCRACY SPEAKS

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


Strongly against this policy. Trans kids need protection.

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<p>Trans kids are particularly vulnerable to bullying and have an extremely high suicide rate that is amplified in situations when they are not accepted at home. Any policy that makes things harder on a vulnerable group is not something I can endorse. </p>


Fully support! This will help youth and families

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


Listen to the silent humble majority - SUPPORT this order

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


Support this


Fully support!!!

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


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Protect the innocence of children and their childhood.  Protect the rights of their parents/guardians to protect their children.


Completely support this policy

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


Oppose

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A child has two main places in their life, home and school. If a child is being abused at home, school must be a safe place for them, and there should be trained psychiatrists and CPS individuals. Breaking the barrier between home and school life will make abuse much more common. I do not support transsexualism, but I support the right for minors to have a safe place to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of being found out by abusive parents.


Fully support the proposed policy

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


I support this policy

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<p>I am a Democrat and I support this policy. Too many children and teens all over the country and around the world have been marketed misleading transgender ideology online on social media without their parents knowing and secretly changing their names, pronouns at school without their parents knowing. Kids and teens are at an impressionable age and the marketing has been so effective, many actually believe they are the opposite sex when they are not. Affirming a kid who says they are the opposite sex is like affirming an anorexic who thinks she's overweight, yet this has been marketed to kids/teens by doctors and drug companies for profit. It is unethical. I am not signing my name to this comment because Liberals have been threatened by other Liberals for saying this, which is also wrong and unethical. Let's have civil discussion regarding the harms of teaching our kids to lie about biology and lie to their parents and the harms of giving puberty blockers and hormones to children and teens. </p>


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


Strongly SUPPORT Youngkin’s policy!

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<p> Fully support Youngkin’s policy!  </p>


Support for parental rights

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


oppose this, use common sense

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If you look at runaway and suicide statistics of LGBTQ youth you would recognize that many do not come from supportive families.  The schools provide social workers and counselors trained in helping the students.  The funding for these roles need to be increased, they are positioned to help determine if their students are in families that are a safe space or if other adults need to assist.


We support you and will fight alongside you!

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


Strongly support this common sense guideline

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<p> Since we already KNOW that at least one child was raped in a school bathroom</p>


I support our Governor.

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin.  </p>


Our governor is awful and I cannot believe anyone supports this

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Protect trans kids!! Period!!! They deserve the same kind of love as any other child. Youngkin is a terrible governor and supporting his ideas make you a terrible person. And I mean that. I am judging anyone who supports this garbage. Trans kids are precious. Just like all other children. Education is needed on the subject of the gender binary. PROTECT THE CHILDREN!


Oppose

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<p>As a queer adult, I am so proud of the queer youth who are supporting each other where the government is failing them. Shame on you, Youngkin. You have the Swifties and the LGBTQIA+ community against you. </p>


Strongly support our governor


I oppose

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This is heartless. What happened to "love thy neighbor"?


I support this.

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


I STRONGLY OPPOSE

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The way this was written is clearly an attempt to dodge any accuracy of the defense of the First Amendment. It does not intend to protect the rights of marginalized children, but to subjectively support a faith-based referendum. I adamantly support and defend the rights of those with whom I disagree, even when as in this case that support and empathy is not returned. This effort is not in any way improving our commonwealth. It is a movement to reduce the rights of those who think and believe differently.


Strongly support this updated policy.

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


Child abuse

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<p>Anyone who is advocating to allow for the gross sexual perversion of children is not qualified to be head over them in any way. </p>


100% agree.  Fully support.

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


Thank you Governor for protecting our children from groomers!!

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Virginians strongly support Governor Youngkin's model guidance!

Teachers have no right to secretly groom children by pushing sexual ideology on to vulnerable youth. Until the age of the adulthood, PARENTS are the ones most responsible for helping to shape our next generation. Any time someone tries to hide what they are teaching, it's a tell tale sign they are exploiting the impressionable for their personal gain and satisfaction.

Governor Younkin is a hero and model for leaders of our country to emulate! Don't let a few DC area liberals corrupt Virginia's children!


I strongly oppose this

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Many transgender students live in households where it is unsafe for them to be openly trans. Therefore, forcing all trans students to be outed to their parents is incredibly dangerous for the ones in those households. This policy will ultimately put the lives of Virginia children in danger, which is unacceptable.


Please consider

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As a Virginia parent and voter, I urge you to please read and consider Utah Governor Spencer Cox's own veto of a similar bill, in which he said, "Rarely has so much fear and anger been directed at so few. I don't understand what they are going  through and why they feel the way they do. But I want them to live." Gov. Cox cited research showing 86% of trans youth reporting suicidality, with 56% of trans youth having attempted suicide. If nothing else, please consider the horrific consequences this bill will have on the trans youth community in Virginia and understand there are young lives at stake. Opposed.


I strongly support this. As a young woman

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


Support for Youngkin!

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<p> These are children. Don’t the parents already see how their children are living. Conversations need to happen.  </p>


Support the governor


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

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


Yes do this - I support science and biology

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


Oppose - Contradictory Policy that Misses the Point of School

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There are so many issues here that it really is hard to begin, but let us focus on the purpose of this and what the focus really should be. Almost immediately they make it clear that this is to protect the rights of parents but in reality the primary focus should be protecting the children. Nothing is more harmful to a child during their development then putting them down and belittling how they see themselves. This does not just do that, but fully tells them that they are wrong full stop because their parents said so. If my parents told me that the Sun revolves around the Earth, would the school not be allowed to tell me otherwise because it infringes on the rights of my parents? That would be ridiculous then and it is ridiculous now. School is a place to provide a safe and healthy environment for kids to see all of the perspectives and hopefully, if we do it right, decide for themselves what they think and believe. If the purpose of education is no longer about promoting free thought than I am very concerned for the direction we are heading as a country.

Additionally, per this new guidance, if we cannot force teachers to adopt a belief that lets people pick their own pronouns then why are we able to force upon them the belief of the opposite? Just from reading through many of these comments, I see a lot of people expressing support for these policies on the basis of religion. While I agree that everyone is entitled to their religious beliefs, is using that as the basis for this not explicitly prohibited by the very First Amendment citation used in the new policy to explain why choosing pronouns is not okay?

Two final points, one about safety and another about application of the law. Regarding safety, telling transgender students they cannot use the names they want will not change how they act, dress, or present but what it does do is encourage bullies to attack them by showing we support the bullies and their efforts to make transgender students feel different and unwanted when we should be doing the opposite. Then on application, the new policy also includes nicknames along with names more representative of a person's identity as not being allowed without parental consent so I fully hope if we are so committed to this insane path that parents go after schools for calling their kids "Mike" and "Liz" just as vigorously as you seem to want them to do for their transgender kids trying to live as their best and truest selves.


Vehemently Oppose

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Governor Youngkin:

I am vehemently opposed to this proposed policy which put children in our care at great risk.  All children need to be warmly welcomed into our school communities. They need our care and support as they grow into who they are meant to be. No one can dictate who a person was born to be.

That the data clearly states that LGBTQ kids are at risk for self-harm when they do not have a safe haven, even one trusted adult, can not be understated.

Ultimately, schools are meant to be safe places to learn and grow. This policy will preclude the social-emotional security necessary to learn. This policy helps no one yet harms many.

Allow schools to educate children. All children, whoever they may be.

A concerned mother and educator,

Charlottesville, VA


Strongly support this

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<p> This is a great first step in restoring parental rights in the midst of this storm of denial of biological reality.  </p>


support this

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


Support Our Governor

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<p> Strongly Support  </p>


I Fully Support This

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


Support the parents

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


Opposed. This would harm vulnerable teens

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Trans kids and teens have a right to their gender expression whether or not their parents approve. Kids and teens who are sorting out their gender identity need to have the safety of confidentiality with a counselor without anxiety that their conversations will be reported to a parent before the teenager is ready . The suicide rate for trans teens is already way too high, and this will make it even more difficult for trans teens to survive adolescence.


I support

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


Support ALL Kids

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We need to support all children regardless of sexual orientation. Children identifying as other than their birth gender need to be allowed to use their identified gender


I fully support the revised policy

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


Trump 2024 strongly support


Support the policies

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<p> The new policies provide balance in caring for each student and the views and values of their parents. It returns the responsibility for children to their parents. It also respects and better balances the rights and dignity of each student. Children with gender dysphoria will receive more balanced care under the supervision of parents in partnership with school personnel as needed rather than the possibility that parents be excluded from the conversation. Overall</p>


I Support this

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I support this. I support parental rights. I support girl's rights to be safe in a bathroom or locker room. Where are all the feminists? The women's rights movement has disappeared and men once more dominate women. This transgender fad is tiresome and seriously harming children--which is the real end goal of this made-up Marxist grievance to destroy family and life. Don't confuse the kids! Better yet, pull them out of the horrible, damaging, corrupt public school system.


100% SUPPORT the proposed transgender school policy changes

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


Support the Proposal

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


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

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Strongly agree and support.  Thank you!


Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Public Schools

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<p>Support the policy. Protect the innocence of children and their childhood. Protect the rights of their parents/guardians to protect their children.  </p>


Parent is the main educators of their children

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<p>I support Governor  Youngkin! </p>


Educator who supports this policy

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


Strongly support

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


Children are people too. They have their own rights outside of their parents.

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Requiring the consent and legal action of parents for children to go by another name or pronoun is absurd. Kids come up with nicknames all the time. Teachers and schools often use those nicknames. Policing what teachers are required to call kids is ludicrous. Children face enough bullying in schools from other students, the last thing they need is bullying from school administrators and teachers too, especially if they are not supported at home either. Schools should be safe spaces for all students, especially those likely to be threatened at home by being different.

In order to "meet the individual needs of all students entrusted to their care, and... create educational environments where all students thrive," transgender students deserve to be able to use whatever name or pronoun they identify with.

Mandating schools to tattle on students to their parents could be dangerous for some children, who could face punishment or abuse for expressing themself a certain way. Not all parents are involved with and accepting of their children.

This policy does not adhere to its guiding principles to "respect all students."


Oppose. This harms vulnerable children to score political points. Disgraceful.

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These policies will put vulnerable children at further risk. They discourage children from seeking help through official channels. They take away safe spaces for children who are struggling and need those spaces. If the child felt safe speaking to their parents about these issues, then they would have already done so.

These policies clearly take the stance that being transgender, and indeed even questioning gender norms, is wrong and dangerous. This is a stance I heartily disagree with and frankly I think it runs counter to many of our society’s guiding principles and laws.


I support this move

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


Strongly Oppose

Alisa Pappas, Fairfax County Public Schools

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<p>Having read both the 2021 and 2022 model policies, the proposed new policy inadequately addresses fundamental issues that create negative outcomes for LGBTQ+ students. The new policy does not protect them based on gender identity, gender or sexual orientation. Without this protection, saying people should be respectful makes it impossible to enforce consequences if someone is not respectful. A child could be bullied for their gender identity or sexual orientation and would not be protected. Forcing students to be identified by their sex inherently creates a hostile environment for those students who do not identify with their birth sex, the opposite of the suggestions to have a safe and supportive community. Students have a right to express themselves in alignment with their gender identity and should be able to participate in school activities dressed in alignment with their identify. For example, if a choral program requires girls to wear skirts, any student to identifies as male or non-binary should be allowed to dress in pants. Better, schools should remove gender specific dress requirements. Finally, it is reasonable to expect that schools work in partnership with parents so changing the 2021 model policy to state that schools disclose to parents if their child under 18 requests to identify as a different gender while at school is not ideal but understandable. However, all other model policies from 2021 model should be kept. </p>


100% Support Governor

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<p> 100% Support Governor  </p>


Fully support

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<p> Fully support Gov. Youngkin! Fully support!  </p>


Strongly Support Governor Youngkin’s Transgender School Policy

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


I STRONGLY support this!

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<p> Focus on academics ONLY!!  </p>


Youngkin GREAT JOB! ABSOLUTELY SUPPORT

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Fully support! Great job.


Strongly Support. Stop the genital mutilation of children.

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


Support Kids and Their Family Support System

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<p> Kids are just that</p>


I support

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<p> I support this.  </p>


Fully support

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<p> I fully support this policy. I’ve taught for 10 years in Northern Virginia</p>


I completely support.

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<p> Support this.  </p>


If leftists are mad, this is good!


Support


I support


I support this policy I support children


Disagree completely and utterly

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<p>Most people commenting on this could not describe what being transgender even means. You are all bigots disguised as caring parents— the same parents who would be egregiously disgusted by their kids if they were to come out as lgbtq+. If you truly cared about the safety of children, you would understand that trans kids are not afforded the loving households they deserve; rather, they are astoundingly met with violence and hate. In a perfect world, trans kids would be able to come out and be wholly accepted— but they aren’t, and this proposition is asinine, horrendous, and massively dangerous. </p>


Strongly OPPOSE this misguided logic

Parent; Former Teacher; Social Science Educator

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<p>Sadly, our Governor does not have the professional knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to make such critical decisions. It shocks me to see how many people, especially those who are parents, foolishly and blindly agree with this. To support this demonstrates lack of basic knowledge, training, higher education, perception, judgment, and moral compass.  </p>


Strongly Oppose: Violates students privacy and puts them at risk

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As we all know, students come from a variety of backgrounds, some more safe or welcoming than others. This would puts students in danger and violtaes their privacy if, God forbid, their parents or caregivers don't approve of who they are. Students should be guaranteed safety and the freedom of expression in school.


Strongly support

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


I fully support the new policy

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<p> I fully support this policy. Parental rights and input are critical</p>


Highly Support

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


Strongly Opposed

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This guidance proposed by Governor Youngkin is not only immoral, it is sure to destroy the mental health of students at their most vulnerable time. Treating trans students as they identify doesn’t ultimately harm anyone else, least of all the kids who only seek acceptance from those whose validation they rely on on a daily basis. The only thing this guidance will accomplish is alienating students who identify as another gender, all but ensuring they will have lasting negative effects that may well drive them to dark places. Statistically trans students are already at a high risk of suicidal behavior, there is no reason to add onto such a likelihood. The backwards notions of gender that guide this policy have no place in a school environment and by allowing them to take effect, you would only be dooming a new generation to lasting trauma even as they learn who they really are. Not to mention the negative stigma those who have already come out are sure to experience at the hands of their peers as they are forced to use same-sex utilities or expose themselves in a locker room. In order to do the right thing, to continue policies that don’t truly hurt anyone, and to ensure the next generation of Virginians can find their self-worth without being impeded, you must oppose this guidance.


Thank you - I support

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


Nice Start but needs additional protections

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<p>In general, I agree with the proposed document to curtail the completely out of control and diabolical LGBT+ agenda.  Having said that, I don't think that--even if a parent supports the school calling their child by the INCORRECT sex--that anyone should feel obliged to do so.  It is an outright lie and you cannot force someone to violate their conscience, especially when it is properly formed.  Transgenderism has grown only because the agenda is pushed on the young who are already confused.  The LGBT+ community has deceitfully targeted these confused kids and attempted to recruit them into their community.  The LGBT+ community should actually be (individually when you find them responsible) charged with corrupting the minds of the youth with their perversions.  I will accept that there is SOME (not many/much) youth who truly have a mental health issue.  This fantasy is dangerous to enable or allowed to be played out.  Requiring anyone to submit to falsehoods does not lead to a noble society but decays the society and rots it.  Biological sex should determine, as is indicated, which bathroom, locker room, sport, etc. that the child uses/plays on.  NOT what they "identify" with (which is absolute garbage and delusional).  It's not charitable or merciful to indulge these fantasies just like it isn't proper and right to give alcohol to an alcoholic.  They need help in the right way--not in the way that the Marxist Left is attempting to "help" them.  Their "help" is a lie and false.  Add protections for Administrators, teachers, counselors, coaches who don't want to play along with this delusional reality (especially those with 1st Amendment protection due to religious beliefs).  It's time we righted the ship and spoke up against this evil agenda from the Left.  Their agenda is UN-AMERICAN, UN-PATRIOTIC, and DIABOLICAL.  </p>


I support Governor Younkin

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


I oppose this policy.

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As a Virginia resident and husband of an educator, I 100% oppose this policy.


Support

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<p> Fully support  </p>


We support you and will fight alongside you!

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


Support

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


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


STRONGLY SUPPORT this policy!

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


STRONGLY OPPOSE.

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I strongly oppose this bill. This will cause mass traumatization to our transgender children, all in the name of a political win for Youngkin.


Hunter strongly opposes we strongly support


Bigots are cowards.

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<p>It is incredibly telling how so many of these comments that support passing this bill which excuses bigotry against a marginalized group are anonymous. People who know their truth to be right and just do not hide behind that. Transphobes and bigots know their views are wrong and do not want to be identified as such. If you support these policies I expect you to believe you are standing up for what you think is right and not be afraid to be known. Trans rights are not up for debate, trans people deserve respect, and bigotry should not be tolerated. I oppose this and will make myself known because I'm not a coward. </p>


Stop pandering to less than 1 percent fully support this

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


I support this policy.

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<p>I fully support this measure as a brother concerned for the safety of my sisters. </p>


Strongly Against

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If your stance on parental control doesn't involve child safety and privacy, you should feel nothing but shame.


I Strongly Strongly Support This


Strongly support impeach Biden


I support this policy.


transgender policy approval

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<p>I have lived in the commonwealth my entire life and in that time, I have seen a lot of changes.  The fact that there even is a policy like this is not something that I could have imagined just ten years ago. From what I can see of this policy, it covers all the parties concerned. It should not be controversial to include the parents in the decisions that affect their children. This is not complicated. No one is saying that these children can't go to school, learn, and better themselves. We seem to get caught up in our first world problems and forget that there are bigger things than what pronoun you use. People around the world would love that to be their only problem. Treat people with love.   </p>


Support for parental rights

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


Strongly support this

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<p> This is a great first step in restoring parental rights in the midst of this storm of denial of biological reality.  </p>


Fully Support!!

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


I Fully Support This

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


We support the governor!

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<p> Great policy!  </p>


I fully support this bill !!

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<p> I fully support this bill!  </p>


Strongly support. Pro-parent.

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


I support Governor Youngkin's policy

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I strongly support Governor Youngkin's policy regarding transgender students.


Support support support


Governor's Proposal

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I vehemently oppose Governor Younkin's proposal on Transgender students. This will lead to some students committing suicide or harming themselves rather than have their Parent(s) or Guardian find out about this. Some Parents will beat or injure their children, not every student has Parents who are kind or accepting or willing to have a dialogue on this issue. We know this based on the fact that there are Parents who have forced their teenagers out of their home when they find out the child is gay. Children and adults who are transgender face beatings and harassment and even death from society and/or their peers. Why would Younkin want to add to their burdens? This is a callous move on his part in his effort to seek even higher office. Very sad.


Fully Support

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


Great  policy decision support it


Fully SUPPORT

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


Support parent rights

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Parents have the responsibility of their children until they turn 18. Do not deny parents the information needed to raise their children.


Thank you! I fully support!

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


Support this policy to stop hurting children


Strongly support protecting children


The Gov proposed changes for trans youngsters

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I strongly oppose…listen to the lived experience of these kids.


Support

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Having actually read the guidance document, I fully support it. Schools are not parents and need to stop interfering with families. Teachers need to partner with families, not turn students against them their parents, like authoritarian regimes do.


I Strongly Strongly Support This


Support-

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<p> Protect ALL children  </p>


Strongly support our governor


100% Support

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


I support Youngkin's new model policies which protect children

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


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


Strongly Oppose

This is clearly not about protecting anything but the hatred of transphobes. An excuse to bully and intimidate children who bigots see as easy targets, and an opportunity for those who appeal to those bigots to win political clout.This is an appalling stunt, and those who proposed it and support it should feel ashamed of themselves, or at least have the courage to plainly state what bile lies in their petty hearts.

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This is clearly not about protecting anything but the hatred of transphobes. An excuse to bully and intimidate children who bigots see as easy targets, and an opportunity for those who appeal to those bigots to win political clout.

This is an appalling stunt, and those who proposed it and support it should feel ashamed of themselves, or at least have the courage to plainly state what bile lies in their petty hearts.


The proposed guidelines will impact mental health for LGBTQ Youth

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I have 3 kids in VA public schools.  I emphatically do not support the proposed guidelines, primarily because of the impact this will have on LGBTQ youth's risk of suicide and depression.  As a mental health professional, I know the research that supports the statement preceding this one.

These guidelines are nothing more than using LGBTQ youth in this nation's never-ending culture wars, and the sad fact is that it will pay off handsomely for Youngkin's future presidential campaign among those on the right.  This isn't about parent's rights, or the well-being of LGBTQ youth, but about one man's ambition.  He's using children as props.  It's shameful, selfish, and disgusting.

I have a child who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, and I resent, deeply, Youngkin using my child and others as his props for his own ambition.


100% SUPPORT

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


We need to support kids

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


OPPOSE. Transphobia is child abuse.

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Forcibly outing children, exposing them to further deliberate harm by adults, and refusing to acknowledge their identities will lead to suicide, depression, anxiety, failure to thrive, bullying, substance abuse, and fascist scapegoating. It's completely inappropriate. The worst thing? This administration does not actually care about this. It's pathetic fear-mongering to keep voters divided, and to create phantom threats to intensify prejudice. It's embarrassing, gross, uneducated, sad, and abusive to innocent kids.

How depraved do you have to be to hurt little kids for your own gain?


Strongly support!!!! Thank you Youngkin!

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


Great idea! Support the whole family

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


Strongly oppose this damaging policy

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This is a vile policy that will have damaging psychological effects on transgender and gender divergent children. There are many comments on here saying that schools should focus on teaching only,  with no consideration of the stress that this policy will put on those children which will affect their academics and learning. This policy is discriminatory and is designed to put those children at a disadvantage. ALL children should be able to go to school and feel that it’s open, welcoming, and safe - THAT is what promotes learning.


Strongly Against

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<p>This bill in general discriminates against trans students which goes directly against a previous Virginia law. The governor is only supposed to regulate how this law is carried out not go directly against it. </p>


I strongly support


Strongly support parental rights

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


LGBTQ+ Students are Not Protected

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56% of transgender youth reported a previous suicide attempt and 86% reported suicidality. School belongingness mitigates these risks and is a significant predictor variable for reducing suicidal ideation and attempts among transgender youth (Austin et al., 2020).

Transgender and nonbinary youth whose schools prevent them from using the restrooms/locker rooms that best matched their gender identities were significantly more likely to be sexually assaulted, 26% for transgender males and 149% for transgender females (Murchison et al., 2019).

28% of transgender youth whose pronouns are not affirmed attempted suicide in the past year. In fact, when pronouns are respected, transgender youth attempted suicide at half the rate of those who did not have their pronouns respected (Trevor Project, 2020).

Transgender adolescents experience significantly disproportionate levels of childhood abuse compared to cisgender adolescents and experience greater levels of homelessness as a result of being kicked out or abused (Thoma, 2021).

Fewer than 2.5% of transgender youth re-transition to cisgender (Olson et al, 2022).


We support the governor!

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<p> Great policy!  </p>


I strongly oppose this.

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<p>These policies will do nothing. It harm children who are questioning or identifying as transgender. </p>


Support

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<p> As a school board official</p>


I support

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<p> I support this.  </p>


SUPPORT

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


ALL Families are protected by this! I support!

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After looking into this and researching it, this protects ALL children and ALL families! This is the common sense and living solution to protect our children. My own granddaughter and grandson will be less burdened, less concerned and more able to focus on what they are going to school for…their learning will be the focus, not an unproven, culturally forced agenda by an activist mob who honestly, from my corner, look as if they are trying to steal our children and destroy our families! There is nothing in this that doesn’t also support the families who are deciding to move with their children through the gender issues they may be facing. It gives respect and integrity to ALL not just a few…but ALL. That is true diversity in education and life.


Support

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<p> Parents have a right to know about any issue their child is dealing with. Thank you Governor Younkin!  </p>


Fully Support

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


Fully Support

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


Very strongly support

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


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

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


We awe family and we support


I completely support.


Fully support

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


I fully support this.

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Strongly SUPPORT the protection and safety of all children

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<p> I strongly SUPPORT the updated policy. ALL Children - especially young girls -deserve a safe learning environment. All students should be able to learn reading</p>


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


I support

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


Strongly support

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<p>I am in strong support of the rights of parents. My child's school socially transitioned my previously proud to be a boy who liked pink until taught about trans identities in class. Trans identity and social transition led to a major dive in mental health. The school told me immediately of suicide threats (as they legally must do) but the trans identification was a big shock and robbed us of the right to obtain proper psychological support for our child and to be involved in any discussions relating to pros and cons of social transition. The teachers made psychosocial decisions for our child with no psych training at all. It has led to major issues for our child's wellbeing and happiness. Please support children by involving their parents in all medical decisions, including gender confusion. </p>


I support parents rights

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


fully support this policy to align with the virginia constitution

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


I support this policy wholeheartedly

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Parents are the primary authority and rightful decision makers for their children.  Thank you for restoring the power of parents in our schools!


Support the Proposal

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


I support this 100%

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


I strongly support this.


Fully support the new policy

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Gender is simple. There are 2. The trend of coercing young children by so called activists is a plot to ruin the American family and way of life. My perfectly normal daughter was conned into joining this cult at the age of 15 by a school teacher in Maryland then backed up by social media groomers.. I'm sorry, I meant activists. Before that, she showed no signs of ever wanting to be a boy. She doesn't even know what it's like to be a girl now. How will she and I (and the rest of my family) get all these years of senseless gender warping brought on to us by these monsters back? We won't. And I don't want any more families to have to suffer this because a trusted adult misleads them then the social media manipulators finish the indoctrination. Pardon my language here, but to hell with all of you who mislead the youth. I have hope for the children that they will wake up before getting themselves mutilated and becoming permanent patients.


I support this very strongly!!!I

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


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Fully support this! Thank you</p>


Strongly support

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


Support parent’s rights to parent

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


Strongly Oppose

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This would allow bullying and discrimination. It’s consistent with racism and hateful approaches. Certainly not human or Christian. I am sad that this type of hateful treatment of our fellow citizens is supported by the governor.


Support 100%

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


Strongly oppose this! It puts kids at risk!

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<p>This is not about parental rights. This is about preventing school staff from creating a safe place for transgender and questioning kids. If calling a child by their preferred name reduces the risk of suicide, we should absolutely be doing it. Families and schools should be partners in educating children. The proposal is both divisive and harmful. </p>


Disagree

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Disagree with the proposed changes. Teenagers deserve privacy


Support for Youngkin!

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<p> These are children. Don’t the parents already see how their children are living. Conversations need to happen.  </p>


I support Governor Younkin's position.

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<p> I support Governor Younkin's position on trans gender issues.  </p>


I strongly support this policy.

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


I support

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


Strongly oppose

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<p>I am a Virginia parent and voter and I strongly oppose this policy.  All children - INCLUDING trans children - deserve to be protected. . Please understand that these children are at risk for abuse if they are outed when it is not safe for them, and that all people deserve to have the chance to give or deny their consent, regardless of their age, before something so personal is shared about them. </p>


Opposed to 2022 Model Policies for Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia Public Schools


Stongly Support

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<p> Young girls safety matters.  </p>


School kids

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You are doing a great job Governor Youngkin. As a parent of kids that go to school in VA. I'm very happy to have you as the Governor.


I STRONGLY support this!

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<p> Focus on academics ONLY!!  </p>


Regressive and hateful changes

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I am a new father, and I despise the proposed changes. I will work hard to make an inclusive and accepting world for my child, regardless of their identity.


2022 Model Policies for Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia Public Schools


100% Support Policy

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<p> I support the policy change 100 percent. Parents should make decisions for their under age children.  </p>


Support for Sanity

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Left dem party because they support everything that is contrary to fact.

Support Gov Youngkin policy bring back sanity. Safe space for ALL kids!!!!!!!!Yes to parental rights.


I strongly oppose this

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<p>This guidance completely rolls back equal protection under the law and the right to self determination. The ability to choose our own destinies is something the founding fathers stood for and I will not see their legacy stomped on with impunity. Shame on you, Glenn Youngkin! </p>


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

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


Stongly Support


100% Support Policy


Absurd politicking that only harms students

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This draft is absurdly political and designed to maximize potential harm to students. There is no purpose except as a political stunt to please a corner faction of obsessed and hateful regressives. Aside from the obvious political effort in play, the document was clearly written with no regard for the conflicts between Sections A and C with respect to Sections B and D.

The effort spent waxing on about the legal rights of parents followed by an explicit call-out of sex and gender is a clear attempt to force LGBT students with potentially unsupportive parents to remain hidden or face consequences at home. LGBT students commit suicide at extremely high rates, partly due to the psychological consequences of living in environments that do not accept them. This policy will harm students, and some of that harm will be student suicides. Every person supporting this or voting for this will bear that responsibility, but few will read far enough into this topic to feel any guilt about it.

If this policy results in one student death, we should find it abhorrent. We would be appalled if a teacher harassed a student into suicide. This Model Policy will result in that form of harassment statewide, under the guise of "parental involvement." It encourages bullying, threatens the privacy of students, and explicitly attacks transgender students, while somehow unironically asserting that it's pro-student and providing anti-bullying links in the back.

The Example Policy gives away the entire game: "Parents must be informed and given an opportunity to object before counseling services pertaining to gender are given." This is incoherent, since counseling services are typically initiated by students. But it is instructive, as it explicitly shows off the political intent. Imagine being a student at school with gender identity questions - just questions! - being told that the school must call in their parents because of that topic. This is the antithesis of a "safe" school environment. It is a threat. Its purpose is to chill students who are exploring independent thoughts and feelings.

This Model Policy is an embarrassment that none of us should be willing to accept. I would say it's a joke, but there is nothing funny about it.


FULLY SUPPORT

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


I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS

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<p>This is a horrible bill and should not be put into place. This will hurt tons of students, families and staff. I hope if Glenn Youngkin is actually for ALL of our children, he will not put this action into place. ALL students deserve to be protected </p>


Strongly Support This New Approach

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<p> No matter one’s belief system</p>


Strongly opposed


I support Youngkin and our children

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


Support parent’s rights to parent

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


Strongly Oppose

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<p>If this is truly about religious freedom, maybe go to a private institution. Separation of Church and State you retards. This is not about being a Christian, it's about being an American. </p>


Grandma supports


Fully support the proposed policy

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


Strongly oppose this policy rollback

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Students of all identities should feel comfortable in their learning environments. We already do not protect them from gun violence but at the very least do not repeal their rights to be who they are.


Strongly support this

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<p> This is a great first step in restoring parental rights in the midst of this storm of denial of biological reality.  </p>


Strongly Support Parent Choice

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


Support Focus on Quality Education

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Please pass this policy 2022. Let’s not waste what Virginia has achieved in education #12!If we stop focusing on gender in Virginia schools we can rank higher! We need physics, math, AP classes, etc…not gender curriculum. We need healthy, confident students ; not confused students indoctrinated in school.Sex is binary!1:1. Parents and teachers who think there is more than 2 sexes should seek mental health.


Support! How could anyone do otherwise?

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


I support

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These are kids! Under 18!!! I am there parent an I make their decisions.

When they turn 18 then they can make their own decisions.


I fully support this!

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I support Youngkin's policy!


Support thank you


100% Support

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


I support this policy this family-friendly policy

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


Thank you Governor Youngkin

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Thank you for showing support for girls in the state of VA.

Girls have the right to privacy. Girls have the right to fairness.

Girls have the right to education.

Boys who claim to be girls are, in fact, boys.


Morning be forward supporting all

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


Strongly support. Pro-parent.

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


Opposed

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<p>I am a Virginia citizen who opposes legislation that devalues and makes life harder for an already vulnerable group of children.  </p>


Support the parents

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