This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Oppose this harmful legislation!!

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<p>As a physician and a mother I strongly oppose this policy which will do significant harm to the emotional and mental well-being of our children, both trans and cis gendered, as it teaches them that hatred and personal beliefs are more important than acceptance and establishing school as a psychological safe space.  Our children have already had great mental and social emotional trauma related to the pandemic; adding to it with a divisive policy such as this will not do anything to help heal those wounds. I urge the governor to reconsider this policy. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>Harmful to students and the parents of those students who want their children to be supported at school. This bill only supports a small number of parents. It is does not advocate for all parents. Because as a parent, I want my child to be address in a respectful way according to their identify. So this bill goes against MY parental wishes for my child. Too much government control. </p>


Save the children


A parent vehemently opposed

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<p>As a parent of two Virginia public school students I am 100% opposed to this ‘guidance’ that  is based in hatred and exclusion. </p>


I strongly oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose this. It will harm students and school communities. </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Grandpa says support please save my grandchildren


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly Support This New Approach

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No matter one’s belief system, there is no denying the fact that there are (2) genders…(1) per individual, and assigned at birth.  It can not be changed…simply because of “feelings”.  If a male “feels” somewhat feminine, he may eventually pursue feminine-like activities.  Conversely, if a female “feels” somewhat masculine, she may eventually pursue more masculine-like endeavors.  BUT, “feelings” can not change one’s assigned gender; and anyone thinking they can change that needs help…either from a sensible parent, pastor, or psychiatrist.  “Help” doesn’t include pandering to their “feelings”, and especially putting clear minded individuals in jeopardy by forced restroom association, or locker room association with those who are challenged with unnatural change desires.  I fully support the new approach because it’s simply the right thing to do for the welfare of everyone.  It’s not at all a bigoted approach…as some complain.  Recognizing natural biology is not bigotry.  It’s common sense.


Strongly against

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<p>This will hurt trans students and make them feel less safe at school, the very place they need to feel safe in order to learn. I strongly oppose this legislation. </p>


Awful decision.

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Keep our kids safe!  Trans kids are just as important as any other kids!!!


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I oppose the 2022 Model Policies because they will harm transgender students. If Virginia school personnel are required to adhere to these policies, they will be modeling behavior that I would consider unacceptable for any student regardless of gender.

Transgender students are already at higher risk for suicide and self-harm as demonstrated by numerous peer-reviewed studies. Many studies, including this one(https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/trans-suicide-risk-prevent-summary/), show that "implementing laws, policies, and programs that aim to reduce discrimination against transgender people, increase family and social support, and improve access to gender-affirming care can improve people’s lives and reduce suicide thoughts and attempts." The 2022 Model Policies for the state of Virginia contradict practices recommended by medical and psychiatric experts and put the lives, mental health, and general well-being of our students at even greater risk. If Governor Glenn Youngkin truly cares about our students, he will not implement these policies.


Do not do this.


OPPOSED

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This entire proposed plan is so incredibly dangerous. As an educator in this state I know firsthand how this will play out if it goes through. There will be a LARGE increase in student suicide attempts. And uptick in abuse at home. Students will not feel safe in the one place they are legally required to be every single day. Students are being used as a pawn in this ridiculous political game that Youngkin is playing. Teachers are not influencing students to be queer. Teachers are making their classrooms safe places for students, of all walks of life, to be themselves.

I went to school preK through 12 in VA public schools. I went to college in VA to become a teacher. I am now a teacher in VA. As teachers we are taught that the first thing we need to do with our kids is form relationships, get to know who they are and what they like. Students cannot and will not learn in places they feel unsafe. You pass this law, students will not be safe anymore. Do not pretend that you care about students well being. You're lying to yourself. Listen to the actual educators who care.


OPPOSED


I am strongly opposed.


Please Protect Our Kids

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<p>We cannot allow this bill to be passed. We must protect our kids. </p>


I fully oppose this.


Virginia is for Lovers, not haters

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Attacking the most vulnerable children for some airtime on Fox News is cruel and dispicable. Allow these kids to be themselves on their own timetable.

STOP IT!


I completely oppose this. Protect trans youth.

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This is a direct attack against trans youth and lgbtq youth and teachers alike. Policy should be made to protect trans kids and to allow for discussion of lgbtq topics within the classroom. Just like sex ed parents could easily opt out of it if they chose to.


Grandma supports


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Education should do no harm to children

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<p>This new model policy will harm children.  Do no harm, support all children, all the time. Research shows that one trusted adult acknowledging a child's gender identity can reduce the suicide rate by over 30%.  Let teachers do our job and support children.  Parents do have rights but so do children.  </p>


Strongly oppose

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I strongly oppose this policy.


Strongly oppose.


Support this policy for open communication

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


Protect our children

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You are exposing these children to even more hate and discrimination with potentially deadly consequences. Do not pass this.


Strongly support


I oppose this fully.


I am completely opposed.


Oppose

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I wrote to express my strong opposition to proposed revisions to model policies for the treatment of transgender students in VA schools. This proposal rewinds us to policies that we know to cause harm, mental health damage, and suicide risk in the lgbtq community. It is posturing to pretend to swoop in and pretend to rescue us from a problem that does not exist.
please take note of the voices of your constituents…people do not want this.


Virginia has no place for hate

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You are dividing Virginia with your hate and bigotry. Vehemently oppose this nonsense.


Strong Opposition

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<p>I strongly oppose this hate fueled agenda that is taking Virginia backwards into a state of mandated repression. </p>


Opposed!

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I am opposed as this aims cto reate barriers to privacy, dignity, and respect for Virginia’s students and seek to undermine previous legislation that works to create safe and supportive environments for our most vulnerable youth. Schools are in the business of protecting students and creating safe environments. Based on empirical research and data, policies such as this actually increase the risk of harm to students.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Parents Know Better Than Government What Is Best for Their Children

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Governor Youngkin is standing up for parents’ rights over the teachers unions and woke mob, who seek to indoctrinate kids and keep parents in the dark.  This movement to corrupt the education system in the name of trans rights must stop.  Keep your hands off our children.


Opposed.

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<p>Do you not have better policies to spend your time on??? I can't believe that this is what Virginian's hard-earned tax revenue is being spent on supporting. </p>


Protect Trans Youths


Do not do this.


Wholeheartedly Support!

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Long past time schools got back to work and focus on what is important in the REAL WORLD!  Pushing these nonsensical ideologies have only helped to lower our standing in the world and have done nothing to improve the education of our children.  Ignore the woke, leftist crackpots and stay on task by removing sex, pronouns and CRT from all curricula!


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Abhorrent policy

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<p>This policy proposal is the anthesis of freedom. As a parent I want my children to grow into the full humans they are meant to be. This policy certainly doesn't allow them to become fully human or respect their growth and development as humans.  It also actively dehumanizes those children who through their own development learn that they need to be another gender to become their fully human self. It teaches 'other-ness' and that some people aren't equal. This is in direct contradiction to the founders (who you and your party are found of quoting) that 'all men are created equal.'. In our search as Americans to live up to the founders charter to become 'more perfect' this policy has no place in our schools or society. As a parent of children with bottomless potential and uncertain futures, I MUST vote against any political party, idea and person who espouses these terrible, hateful ideas. </p>


I support Youngkins policy


Strongly oppose.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Very strongly support

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


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Strongly oppose this

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Seriously? Not letting trans kids feel comfortable by deadnaming them and not calling them by their preferred pronouns? Awful and discriminatory


We Must Support and Care for Trans Youth: Stop Trans Genocide

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Transgender people of all ages deserve to be protected from discrimination. They deserve safety and to be cared for. To suggest otherwise is inhumane and completely unjust. A policy that forces students to be outed - which WILL put them in danger, banned from bathrooms, and have their identities rejected is ridiculous and unfathomably harmful. Glen Youngkin's policy is furthering the genocide of transgender people by targeting children. This policy, if passed, will KILL children.


I totally oppose this

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The Governor's executive order is insensitive, cruel, and uncalled for. Please stop.


Please do not approve this cruel and unnecessary rule

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This regulation is cruel to trans kids and fully unnecessary to support public education in our state. Please withdraw it.


I oppose this fully.


Opposed to Governor's Proposed Transgender Restrictions and Mandates

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Oppose these measures. This is overreach based on pseudo religious beliefs that have no place in structuring public policy.


Fully oppose this model policy

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This policy does little to acknowledge, let alone affirm, the humanity of each and every student in the Commonwealth. It is well rooted in research that creating environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and affirming of students, especially those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community is life saving. If adopted as currently written, this policy will endanger lives and threatens the progress the Commonwealth has made to enfranchise each of its citizens.


Schools need to be transparent. Parents should be informed about how school is treating their child

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<p>Schools must be transparent.  Parents should be informed about how school is treating their child. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


I am completely opposed.


Do not do this.


Staunchly Opposed

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<p>This policy will do -- already has done -- grievous harm.  It is too bad the Governor has squandered the possibility of working on issues that might develop a greater bipartisan spirit (fiscal/tax issues) that might garner support from a far greater percentage of Virginians, and instead opts to go Uber-partisan on culture wars issues.  Whatever happened to small government?    </p>


This is harmful (opposed)

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This goes against best practices for reducing psychological harm for trans kids. This policy should be considered in the context of the culpability that this school system will have in contributing to irreparable harm to children who simply are asking to be recognized as themselves. The schools have an opportunity to provide an affirming environment when home is not.


I fully oppose this.


OPPOSE Trans Hate

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Absolutely, 100% oppose to:

- Legislation made from bigotry.

- Ignorance masquerading as leadership.

- Hate dictating human rights.

Virginia has done better, can do better, and will do better.

OPPOSE!


Fully Support Parents rights

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I fully, totally, 100% support this change in direction.  Parents, not institutions, should raise children.

Our government and bureaucracy mist stop meddling in how people raise their families.


This policy would cost children’s lives. Oppose!

Christine Bolon, Arlington Public Schools

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<p>I oppose this policy. It is hostile to the safety and inclusion of all children in our schools, and protects bully employees. School should be safe and kind to our kids and accept them as they are and make them feel they belong. This policy seems designed to alienate, harass, intimidate, and harm trans and nonbinary kids. This policy will lead to increased mental health issues and increase the already devastatingly high suicide rate for trans and nonbinary children. </p>


Support Youngkin - parents need to know

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


Please do not subject trans students to this.

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<p>Everyone deserves respect, privacy, freedom, and rights. Why would you take these away from trans students? </p>


Oppose

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<p>I fully oppose this horrific policy. If enacted, this would be extremely harmful to trans and nonbinary kids, who are already experiencing high rates of suicide and mental health crises. We must protect and support trans and nonbinary children in Virginia and this policy does the complete opposite. Unacceptable. </p>


Support this policy


I oppose the anti-Trans school policy.

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<p>Trans people exist, and have existed for centuries. There are Americans who are Trans, they deserve to be acknowledged with dignity and basic human decency. They have equal protection under the law, 14th amendment rights. They have a right to free speech under their 1st amendment rights. And including protection from discrimination. They are not bathroom predators or sexual perverts, being Trans is gender affirming not a sexuality affirming. All Americans are innocent until they break the law proven guilty by judge and jury of peers. In addition, it’s immeasurably cruel to force a Trans child or teen to come out to parents when they are not in a secure place to do so. Parents are stewards of children, not owners of children. Parents do not have the right to debase Trans children, children are not second class citizens. Policy against Trans people existing at school is a violation of their inalienable rights and is not conducive to American constitutional freedom. Reconsider this anti-Trans school policy, implement something that upholds all Americans dignity and respect that includes Americans who are Trans. </p>


I oppose this fully.


Oppose


Horrible decision, protect transgender children

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This will bring so much harm to the poor transgender children. I'm completely against it.


Educator who supports this policy

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


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly oppose

Governor Youngkin,I strongly oppose this because it will harm trans children in Virginia .

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Governor Youngkin,
I strongly oppose this because it will harm trans children in Virginia .


Do not do this.


Support support support


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.


Oppose

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<p>Please do not forget that many trans children are not supported or worse at home. This has the potential to place many children in harm’s way. </p>


Protect trans kids!


Strongly oppose these changes

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<p>I am contacting you about the Proposed VDOE Model Policy which will impact the treatment and welfare of our LGBTQIA students and staff. Every student should feel safe, supported and welcome in school. They should not have to pretend to be other than they are. As adults we should set the example of respecting, recognising and supporting other peoples identities and choices. A student should not need permission to be addressed in the way they feel is legitimate to them. A student should not fear they will be treated differently because of their identity or a member of staffs views. I strongly oppose this new policy as I believe it will hurt some of the most vulnerable in our community. These changes do not reflect my views or the views of the community in my opinion.  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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The proposed changes are harmful and potentially deadly for children. Zero consideration of the impact on children with whom are the most impressionable. This is truly scary.


I fully oppose this.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Strongly oppose

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As a licensed mental health professional, I oppose these changes. Protect trans kids!


Did any against it read it????


Save the suicide of kids and support this policy


Oppose!!!

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This is clearly a ploy to gain support among bigots. I strongly oppose this policy.


Recent Guidance regarding gender to schools.

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<p>I am opposed to this policy and guidance. It creates dangerous situations and a hostile environment for our fragile children. If children were in a safe environment at home they would not avoid telling their parents. The idea of “grooming” in the school system is absurd. With the Internet our children are exposed to much much worse. Schools have traditionally been a safe place, even from parents. Our teachers deserve respect, support and empathy. They are heros not villains.  </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Transgender

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I am strongly opposed to this policy as a parent and educator!


I oppose this Policy

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All students should have equal treatment and accessibility.


I am completely opposed.


Do not do this.


Student Vehemently Opposed to This Policy

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<p>By purposefully restricting the rights of transgender students, the Governor is making a backward decision that only harms students and opens them up to abuse from their families. Transgender students without a supportive family will be outed, and we can expect suicide rates and depression levels in our LGBTQIA+ teens to increase. The trolls posting "Bye bye leftist Marxists" believe that they are the saviors of some lost age of so-called "family values" but are really just supporting a regressive policy that inhibits the freedoms of others, a core American value. </p>


I am strongly opposed.


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I am vehemently opposed to this hateful policy


Stop harming children

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<p>Stop the suicide of kids </p>


Stop harming children


I fully oppose this.


Strongly oppose.


This is an abhorrent, cruel reversal in policy.

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<p>Our LGBTQIA+ students deserve protection and validation -  not opening the doors to outing them when th Ehhhh aren’t ready, hatred, and vitriol. Protect our kids and do not enact this policy. </p>


Disgusting Rhetoric Disguised As Law

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<p>If this bill passes, the blood of many young trans people will be on the hands of Youngkin, Republicans, and educators who failed to choose advocation for their trans students. This is nothing more than extremist hate that disregards years of research done by psychologists that have proven a drastic decline of self-harm and suicide rates in teens with gender affirming care. Do the right thing. Protect these students. They deserve advocation, especially if they are unable to receive it at home. This outright hatred will bleed from schools into the general public. It is not about “parents rights.” It’s about disenfranchising a certain group of people and making their identity illegal. Trans people will still exists. Trans teens will still exist. They deserve a place to be seen, heard, and acknowledged. Do not take that away from them. Please. This will only result in a concealment of identity, pain, and self-harm. </p>


I strongly oppose this and am here to support my trans friends and family!

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<p>This proposition violates basic human rights and is a recipe for increased mental health issues amongst trans students and their communities. I am completely opposed to this, and I hope we can one day live in a society that values self-expression and utmost respect for others, no matter their gender, identity, or sexual orientation. </p>


I do not support this policy

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<p>These proposals are harmful to kids who already struggle with acceptance and have legitimate concerns about their own safety. </p>


Oppose


Wow, what a vile, terrible, and unsurprising decision.

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Kids will die. Our trans kids will die from a policy like this.

Shame on you or politicizing the lives of children and treating their access to an equitable education is a game.

As an educator and a queer person, I strongly and wholly oppose this model policy.


Support the governor


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


This is a poorly designed policy and looks like a political ploy

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<p>Please reconsider this policy. It will marginalize already very marginalized members of our communities. Please speak to some actual transgender high school students to see what they face. </p>


2022 Scholl Board Guidance Document

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I support the 2022 guidance document in the strongest possible terms.  It is completely fair to ALL students rather than only meeting the desires of a very, very tiny minority of students and a tiny minority of parents.  The 2022 guidance document meets the requirements of state and federal LAW, and, most importantly, the US Constitution.  The ridiculous 2021 document was not lawful, and did not pass Constitutional muster.


Trans kids rights

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This policy will harm trans kids as it takes their voice away. It should be their voice that is heard as they have the right to live the way they feel.


Oppose

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What if we treated kids who tried to illegally vote for their dad as an underaged minor and knew it was wrong (unless their dad told him to do it). Treat everyone fairly. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Treat other people with the concern and kindness you would like them to show toward you. This saying has come to be called the Golden Rule.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Parents wake up and save your children


Oppose

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<p>This sounds like a terrible idea and certainly not anything the government, school, or anyone else’s parents need to know about someone else’s child or their sexual orientation or identity.  How on earth is this something the state should be wasting time and money on when our teachers are underpaid, students are falling behind, bullying and violence in schools is rampant, kids are going hungry, but for some reason it’s necessary to know and out them to others.  I’m so confused why anyone would think this is a good idea or appropriate use of state funds.  Let’s let kids be kids and figure out who they are while teaching them, protecting them, and supporting them rather than creating another reason to be afraid to go to school. </p>


Youngkin's Hateful/Hurtful/Homophobic New Proposed Model

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I vehemently oppose this hateful policy


Strongly opposed

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Dear, Mr. Youngkin,

If you proceed with these regulations, you, I assume, will also be renouncing your Christianity.  These "model policies" are in no way loving, they are in no way patient, they are in no way kind.  To spurn another human being's identity because it is different than yours is mean-spirited insecurity.  To make a young person feel ostracized and unable to be themselves -- perhaps leading to depression and self-harm -- is abusive.  To create a culture wherein young people are taught to oppress and marginalize ANYONE is evil -- and is certainly not anywhere in the teachings of Christ.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Fully support this.


I am completely opposed.


I oppose this


Strongly Oppose! This is evil and is being done for absolutely no reason whatsoever.

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The new guidelines are horrifying to me as someone who has trans and non-binary friends and as a person who has seen what outing children to their families has done to them. This will only increase the rates of suicide amongst transgender and LGBTQ identifying students and is straight up evil. I’m ashamed as a member of Virginia’s LGBTQ youth who deeply cares about the state, that they are doing this because we deserve better.


Stop the teachers union from destroying parents rights

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<p>Save your children </p>


We support the governor!


Stop Trans Hate

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Imagine if your child were in a constant state of fear anytime they had to use a public restroom. You are putting trans children in a dangerous situation and causing emotional distress and damage. You really should be disgusted with yourselves.


Strongly oppose.


I oppose this - it will only cause more harm.

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<p>This will not only mentally hurt trans kids, but also make them more likely to be physically hurt/bullied. Let people safely be their authentic selves. </p>


I oppose this fully.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Trans rights are human rights

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This country is about inclusivity and acceptance that's what we were were founded on if you bar human rights for children to identify as they feel comfortable you are going against our patriotic duty. The entire southside Richmond city public school system seems behind me.


Oppose


Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse and Active Voter (Opposed!)

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I would like to formally note my opposition to the Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia's Public Schools.

As a pediatric endocrinology nurse and active Virginia voter, this topic is important to the many providers that provider transgender youths throughout the state of Virginia.  Respecting a person’s dignity regardless of their gender identity is a fundamental, basic right and should not be limited by politicians as part of a partisan grandstanding effort.  Evidence-based Standards of Care recommendations from the Pediatric Endocrine Society as well as Position Statements from several national and international medical associations with expertise in the care of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth acknowledge this community and support the care of these patients (the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Endocrine Society, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health).  Please do not diminish TGD youth’s rights in schools.  If you do, nurses and voters such as me will remember at the ballot box starting this November what you have done.

References:

Rider et al. Pediatrics, 2018; Sorbara et al. Pediatrics, 2020; Turban et al. Pediatrics, 2020; Turban et al. JAMA Psychiatry, 2019; Olson et al. Pediatrics, 2016; De Vries et.al. Pediatrics, 2014; Kuper et.al. Pediatrics 2020


I strongly oppose.

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<p>I strongly oppose this discriminatory behavior towards transgender students. Schools are supposed to be safe, welcoming environments for children. The impact this will have on students will be detrimental to students’ learning and mental health. Do better. </p>


Appalling, unconscionable, and inhumane

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All of our children need to be protected and respected.....especially the most vulnerable.  To force children to "out" themselves would make them vulnerable. To not use their preferred pronouns completely disrespects them and lowers their self esteem and self worth.  To force them to discuss something with unsupportive parents could lead to an abusive situation.  This policy would directly negatively impact our most vulnerable, those children we should be protecting.  Do not do this!


These must be our new guidelines.  Accept that parents aren't going to tolerate grooming our kids

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<p>As usual, there are bots all over this, putting in all sorts of comments about how this is bad for trans kids.  Really.  A small minority now get to make the majority totally uncomfortable, rob them of their right to dignity and privacy, and steal from them the scholarships available supposedly to FEMALES.  Puberty is hard enough, without grooming teachers whispering in the ears of impressionable kids that they should be trans.  It's COOL, they preach.  It will get you ACCEPTED, they vow.  It's grooming, plain and simple.  To not even communicate with the parents over this is WRONG.  The people who are angry are just trying to get more people to go along with their sick mentality.  Diversity Inclusion and Equity is NOT possible when only one side gets a say.  Parents are fed up with being bossed around by a few in power. </p>


Let Children be Children

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I must object to the passage of these rules. Children need to be left out of politics of fear and hate. Their rights are bring taken advantage by people who claim to speak for them making their decisions and identities part of a political scare campaign. Letting children explore who they are, safely, is part of letting children be children. You are not respecting the parents who support their students and you are not respecting the right for a child to talk to their parents about their decisions. Teachers should not be made to be spies and bullies in our school system.


I fully oppose this.


Stop teachers from screwing up your kids minds


What are you afraid of?  Don’t move forward with this.

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<p>Seriously, what are you afraid of?  Trans rights are human rights and just because you don’t like it or understand it doesn’t mean it’s a real issue for people and families. Adopting this policy could bring real harm to children. Why?  If it’s not happening in your family it’s not your business to decide how others deal with their families. A lot of kids don’t have a supportive network at home, the last thing they need is a school system trying to force them to be something they aren’t. No matter how hard you make it for them, it won’t change them but it could in fact end them. Show some compassion. </p>


Do not do this.


I oppose this policy

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This policy, much like Youngkin, is horrendous and a detriment to all trans youth.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>As a parents with 2 kids in Virginia public schools. I oppose this action by the governor. It is harmful to kids. What about my parental rights to have my children attend school in a welcoming and safe environment. No one seems to care about this parental rights. Only when it panders to some made base of voters. </p>


Cruel

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<p>Let trans kids live. This is nothing but continued cruelty. It makes all adults police officers, supporting societal forces they themselves struggle against. Furthermore, Glenn Youngkin looks like a ski comedy villain and I can't support that either. Hot Dog the Movie Lookin' Ass. </p>


I am strongly opposed.


I strongly OPPOSE this.

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I strongly oppose this. This will only bring harm to trans kids. Every child deserves respect and a safe environment with adults they trust. This is NOT protecting ALL children.


I oppose this fully.


Protect kids from teachers with an agenda


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.


This is terrible


Oppose this

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This is a step to target and marginalize a vulnerable group. It’s deplorable and mean spirited.


Transgender use of restrooms and sports participation.(

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Transgender people should use the restrooms of their birth gender. If that makes them uncomfortable, then one-person restrooms should be provided for them. A male transitioning to female would make females uncomfortable in a restroom or locker room and that is not fair to the women.

A male transitioning to female should not be eligible to compete in women’s sports because (s)he would have a biological advantage. Again, that is not fair to the women.

Furthermore, no irreversible surgery should be performed on any person younger than 21 years or age or financially independent.


I fully oppose this.


I vehemently oppose this model policy

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<p>This model policy will be harmful to our transgender youth and I completely oppose it. </p>


Protect the kids from teachers that groom


Strongly oppose

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<p>This is a horrific policy which will cause needless harm to students. It claims to prioritize children but is doing the exact opposite. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Do not do this.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


This Teacher Opposes!

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As a Virginia public educator, I full-heartedly oppose this rollback of Virginia's policies! My job as a teacher is to protect my students, to make sure they know they are supported for who they are. This includes, has always included, and will always include my trans and nonbinary students. Respecting and protecting our LGBTQ+ students is NOT indoctrination!


I believe this policy was well-intentioned, but ultimately will make things worse. Strongly opposed.

Lucy Delacourt, former Fairfax County Public Schools student

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My name is Lucy Delacourt. I am a transgender girl. I was a student at Fairfax County Public Schools until high school, when I transferred to a private school. I've been kept up to date on this by way of my friends still in FCPS.

I believe this policy was well-intentioned, but missed the mark by a long way. The intention, of treating transgender students with compassion and respect, was good. However, a mistake was made by adding parents to the equation. Many students, including myself, have parents that would not be accepting of their child if they were to come out as transgender. Requiring the schools to ask parents for their child's preferred pronouns denies about half of transgender students the right to be referred to as they choose. Instead, the school system should take the common sense approach to just ask the student for their preferred pronouns and name. Simple as that. In addition, the aforementioned children of transphobic parents should be allowed to request that the school refer to them a different way when speaking to the parents, to avoid "outing" the student.

I'm also opposed to the birth-sex bathroom rule, but there's not much I can say on that that other people haven't already said, and I don't think a paragraph on the subject of "please for god's sake treat trans people like human beings" is going to change anyone's mind at this stage.

#transrights


Strongly oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose this draft do not enact this. This will cause harm for children </p>


Support support support


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Why?

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My child is transgender.  Their lives are challenging enough.  Our local Government should be protecting the most vulnerable not make their lives more difficult.  Please reconsider.


Support

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<p>Let’s get back to STEM. Allow parents to raise their children. </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, then they can make this decision. We should not be fostering feelings in children that they do not understand. Though some parents (a small number) may resort to violence or abuse, the majority of parents will love their children no matter what  and will guide and help to support them until they are adults. </p>


Protect our children.

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<p>These policies are not only counterintuitive to children’s safety, but also quite literally putting some children in harm’s way.  It has been shown that LGBT+ children and adolescents are at higher risk of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations.  Please do not place these children at risk by passing antiquated policies. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Awesome policy


I am completely opposed.


We must support our trans kids

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<p>Do not pass this. </p>


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly oppose.


Great  policy decision support it


I completely oppose this suggested policy change

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As a student in the Prince William County school system, I completely oppose this policy change. I feel that no student should have to feel uncomfortable in school, and this policy directly attacks students that are already in vulnerable positions. This policy change will be detrimental to students and families across Virginia.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Trans Rights are Human Rights

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I write in opposition to the proposal. Discriminating against and harassing trans youth does nothing to enhance the safety of any community. Everything extremists want to ban is already a crime, so nothing is gained by stigmatizing a vulnerable community because of the bigoted myths about them.


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<p>This is going to hurt so many Trans kids. I strongly oppose this. </p>


Strongly oppose

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I strongly oppose this measure as it will inevitably cause harm to trans children. Trans children are children. They need protection, love, and acceptance like all people do. This measure and line of thinking in general is harmful and hateful. It is a highly political tactic that Youngkin is using only to boost his name nationally. As Virginians, it is our job to ensure Youngkin never has a national platform to spread his hatred. Using the lives of children as a political stunt is disgusting. There are real issues that the Governor could be addressing and yet he chooses to pick on children.

Other issues Gov. Youngkin could address instead:

Virginia has some of the most expensive state colleges in the country thus limiting access to higher Ed.

The VA housing shortage visible across multiple areas in the state.

Lack of reliable internet in places like the middle peninsula and northern neck.

Homelessness in Virginia, especially veteran homelessness.

Food deserts in rural parts of the state that leave thousands with limited options for food, especially fresh food.


Do not do this.


I oppose this fully.


Strongly support

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<p>It is imperative that parents remain the guardian of their children. Any effort by government (schools or otherwise) subverts the parents rights and potentially injures the child as the parent cannot adequately support a child when information is withheld. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.


Oppose


Fully support


I am strongly opposed.


Best policy I seen since Michelle Obama didn’t come out

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<p>Fully support this </p>


Trans issue

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I agree and support Youngkin’s policy on transgender issue.

Parents raise their children NOT the government schools..

Parents  have to sign multiple documents from allergy

forms to field trips. BUT.... when it comes to personal

sexual issues the schools want to hide it from the child’s family.
 Not ok!!!!!


Oppose this


This is an awful misuse of government power which only hurts people

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This transphobia will only cause hurt and distress. For some transgender teens, school is the only place they feel comfortable being themselves. If you not only take away this safe place, but demonize it by forcing transphobia in the classroom then you are only wanting to hurt trans youth. There is no positive argument to this model. One possible result will be an increase in an already high suicide rate. This harmful model should not be brought to fruition because it helps no one and causes unimaginable amount of pain and mental health issues for trans youth and everyone who care about them.


You Absolutely Must Not Do This

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<p>This is a horrifically bad decision that will cause immense damage, pain and suffering to literal children.  You will be opposed at every turn in this, and rightfully so.  </p>


I fully oppose this.


Fully support Youngkin


Strongly oppose.


Do not do this

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<p>Correlation does not mean causation. Kids don’t commit suicide because they become gay or trans. They commit suicide because of laws and politicians like you who try to erase them and discredit how they are and what they experience. If you do this, the life’s lost because of this will be on your heads. </p>


Opposition to newly proposed LGBTQ+ policy

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The proposed change in Virginia’s education’s policy regarding LGBTQ+ students ostensibly supports parents’ rights while ignoring the rights of parents of LGBTQ+ students. LGBTQ+ students are already among the most persecuted of people. This change will codify the “othering” and outing of this fragile population. Virginia schools are for all students. Not just some. Virginia must support all of its students if it is remain a top tier public school system serving diverse populations.


Oppose this policy to support our students

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This policy unfairly targets our trans and nonbinary students. If every Matthew can choose to be called Matt and every Katherine can be Katie without parental approval, the same courtesy should be extended to all students. The policy claims that we have "a collective responsibility to address topics such as the treatment of transgender students with necessary compassion and respect for all students," which is certainly true, however the policy makes demonstrating respect for our students impossible. The minimum degree of respect we can offer others is to refer to them by their preferred names.


Bye bye leftist Marxist’s


Against anti trans rule in this school

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No I do not agree nor support this anti trans rule trying to be placed in the school. Transgender students should be allowed to have access to bathrooms that aline with their gender identity.  Trans people should not be outted.  That will put said trans child or teen in danger if they come from unaccepting households or environments which can invite harassment and discrimination against them. Trans teens and childern in the school should have their preferred pronouns and chosen name respected by the faculty,  teachers , as well as their classmates. It's respect.  And everyone deserves respect . Stop villianizing transgender youth and adults. Protect transgender lives if you truly care about the rights of others. There's already so much bigotry,  misinformation,  and above all hatred towards trans people. This hate needs to end now.  I will not stand for my community to be harmed because of lack of understanding and lack of empathy.  I prefer to remain anonymous.  I'm a transgender man ftm.


This is a horrible invasive policy

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You all write in one sentence about the value of each child and then later on that religion of someone else is more important than that child. How about we educate children in schools and have religion with their parents at home? If a teacher cannot love a child for who they are then they are not a very good teacher or Christian.


This is a terrible policy decision.


A Teacher in Support of This

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I'm a high school teacher, and I 100% believe that the time has come for this.  We've gone way too far into the "other" direction, and now some course correction is needed.  After this, hopefully we can start addressing how to fix family values, morality, and parenting in general.


Do not roll back protections for our transgender youth

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More than half of trans youth seriously considered suicide last year. They need more protections and support, not less.

It would be wonderful if all families supported their kids but unfortunately they do not. Make your house a welcoming place and they will come out to you when they are comfortable.


I am strongly opposed.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Love Youngkin


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Protect trans children

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All children deserve protection.  Protect trans children and ALL children will be protected.


I oppose this.

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<p>This policy will hurt transgender children. </p>


Best governor in years

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<p>Red wave coming </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Do not do this.


OPPOSE!

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I strongly oppose!!! Support and protect our trans kids!!!!


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly opposed

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<p>This policy contradicts the idea of less government influence and puts schools and teachers in the position of being the morality police. They have no business commenting on a student's sexuality unless it becomes detrimental to the learning environment. Parents should be the only adults talking to their children about their sexuality and how that aligns with their family beliefs. Teachers don't have time to be calling parents to report what their children are doing unless it's directly related to their education & the sols. This policy has nothing to do with public education. If parents are concerned about public schools indoctrinating their children, there are plenty of homeschool options available. Let teachers do their job of delivering the standards of learning. </p>


I OPPOSE THIS POLICY

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This CANNOT go through, I oppose this policy, do NOT pass this.


Fully OPPOSE this bigoted policy

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<p>As a Loudoun County parent, I fully oppose this bigoted and bullying so called policy guidance. </p>


Absolutely not.

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This proposal is absurd and will bring harm to students and families alike. The LGBTQ+ community - especially those identifying as trans - are already at an increased likelihood of suicide and are frequently met with violence from peers (research has proved this time and time again; See the Trevor Project for additional resources). This policy would not only increase violent threats at rhetoric, but have an especially devastating impact on teens considering suicide. I nearly lost my brother due to his gay identity and the pressure from institutions to conform.
Millions of families will be impacted. I do not support this and am sickened that it is even being considered.


I oppose this fully.


Strongly Opposed

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<p>Students deserve the rights to their identity. Micromanaging their freedoms to choose pronouns, gender, and names is dangerous. It’s hypocritical to require parent approval of names when Samanthas can go Sam or Benjamins by Ben without approval. Student identity is their right and their own privacy. Stay out of it. </p>


Fully Support

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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, teachers associations, and politicians in Virginia must be stopped. In fact, I recommend the firing of any teacher who pushes their radical views on students. Their job is teaching, nothing more, nothing less.

Students should remain free to have their own ideas and beliefs, guided by that of their parents, families, and upbringing.

Keep putting the parents, students and families first.


Wonderful governor

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<p>Thank you Glenn </p>


Wonderful governor


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Misguided Guidelines

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<p>The proposed changes to the DOE's guidance document are harmful and potentially deadly for children. Ignoring evidence-based policies in favor of partisan culture war with no consideration of the real impact on the lives of those affected is not leadership and is certainly not decency. Virginia is not Florida or Texas, as much as the governor might wish it to be. This harmful policy change should be rejected. </p>


Strongly oppose.


This Is a Terrible Idea

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In a perfect world, I would be all for the ideas in this proposal. Parents absolutely need to be involved in their kids' lives, and it's important for them to dialogue with teachers about how their kids are doing in school. But unfortunately, some parents are not supportive of their own children, and by forcing teachers to out students to their parents, we would put trans students in considerable danger.

The children have spoken out against this, and we need to listen to them.


Treatment of transgender students

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<p>I oppose this law. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Let kids live

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<p>Leave them alone </p>


Model policies for the treatment of transgender students


Transgender students

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I strongly support Gov. Youngkins position!!  Thank you for showing courage to speak truth in our State.  God knows we need it desperately!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I STRONGLY support this!

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Focus on academics ONLY!!


Transgender

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<p>I oppose Gov Youngkin’s reversal of school policy. It is a big step back for Virginia </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Fully Support

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I absolutely 100% support parents rights an common sense!!


This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly oppose

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I OPPOSE the draft policy and want the VDOE to reject them.


Strongly disagree

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<p>This policy will be harmful to children and families. Inclusivity should be promoted instead of focusing on what a kid identifies as. You will be putting lives at risk because many adults and children are transphobic. There will be an increase in suicides. Who gives a sh*t if a child wants to wear feminine clothing? </p>


I oppose this

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As an educator in Virginia, I strongly oppose this law! It will impact the students of Virginia in a negative way!!


I oppose this fully.


Strongly Opposed

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This policy is disgusting and discriminatory. Live and let live.


I am strongly opposed.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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I OPPOSE the draft policy and want the VDOE to reject them. I fear this will cause further harm to our children.


Strongly Oppose

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Strongly oppose. This will cause harm to transgender youth, as well as create a toxic parental environment for children who are in the process of transitioning or who have transitioned.


Strongly oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose the proposed policies. Virginia law requires the Department of Education to promulgate model transgender policies. The title makes clear that these are not what is required. The Department of Education should not eliminate policies that by their title comply with the law and seek to replace them with policies that do not comply with the law. If the Governor wants to adopt model policies about parental rights, the Governor can of course ask the Department of Education to do that. But, model policies about parental rights are not what are required by the 2020 statute. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Strongly Oppose

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I strongly oppose this horrible guidance document that is demeaning to all students.


this is a terrible policy and an awful idea.

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<p>I oppose this policy. There's no way this would help anybody. The only thing this policy serves to do is harm young, defenseless children. </p>


Support Trans Kids

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DO NOT SUPPORT THIS, We must protect trans children. These polices will get trans kids killed


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


OPPOSE


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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This proposed policy is transphobic, that's all there is to it.  As a parent of two children--I will support them however they identify.  However, not all parents are like me.  All children deserve to be who they truly are.  This policy is just promoting more suicide and suicide attempts than it is promoting safety and parents being "in the know."  Don't we want children to live?  Have you not looked at the emergency rooms across Virginia and how many pediatric psych cases there are that are LGBTQIA kids that need support.  That need LOVE.  That need help.  That need to know it is ok to be who they are.

Please don't do this.  Laws were passed in Virginia through the right way-- through the General Assembly.  Don't undue what has been voted on and approved to promote transphobic policy.


Love our governor thank you for standing up for our kids


School for education and Parents rights

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Parents know what is best for their children. With proposed legislation parents have the right to inform schools of the family decision to change or appropriate gender as they see fit. Leaving parents out of knowledge and out of the loop will bring strong implications to schools when lack of knowledge goes unsupported. LGBTQAI+ children have the same rights as all children. Humans have rights, as do parents. Parents are the first and last impression and to teach children to sway from confiding in their own family will only lead to more division on the households. The family unit is first. I commend you for standing up for parents as you have promised you would. For such a time as this you have been called to govern. Virginia families need you. School is about education not political issues. The constitution stands for itself.
Our children are on loan from God and given to us for his care. Thank you for your time.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I fully oppose this.


I strongly OPPOSE these changes

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The proposed changes purport to promote the well-being of all students, protect the learning environment, and align with constitutional rights to freedom from religion. In fact, it runs counter to each of those goals. These proposed policy changes will promote the victimization of trans students, and protect bullys. They will allow a vocal minority of religious extremists to dictate the educational experience of all students in Virginia. By imposing the morality of this vocal minority, the changes will impose religious values onto all students, faculty, parents, and administrators-- thereby violating their rights to religious freedom.

The proposed changes run counter to current medical understanding, and ignore the recommendations of healthcare organizations. These policies undermine the value and skill of our dedicated education professionals, and frankly read as yet another step towards abolishing the public education system (which would be a disaster of societal proportions). These changes would move us backwards, and are blatantly bigoted. I am embarrassed,  as a long-time resident and business owner, to see my state government attempting to put such policies in place. Children do not deserve your hatred, and accepting these guidance changes will communicate just that: hatred.


Fully support the proposed policy

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<p>A civilized society cannot survive without guiding principles that remain timeless. Parents have the right to remain fully aware, and in control, of the environment in which their children will be schooled. I fully support this return to a sensitive and sensible approach to address trans students, without compromising parents rights. </p>


Strongly oppose.


Strongly oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose this rollback of protections of kids like mine. Trans kids are targeted every single day, they deserve to be protected. This is an attack on the welfare of Trans youth and these kids need us to stand up for them!! Imagine calling yourself "pro-life" but being responsible for increased child suicide rates. This is simply unconscionable. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Totally support our governor


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Cowards

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It’s cowardly to take away loving care

to trans and LGBQT kids in need of compassion.


Opposed

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<p>Kids are in school primarily to learn. Kids learn best when their dignity is protected and they feel safe at school. Trans kids deserve to be addressed by their correct name, their correct pronouns, and allowed to use their correct restroom without the government intervening and telling them they are not who they believe themselves to be. Leave our children out of these ridiculous culture wars that only serve to score political points at the expense of real children who deserve more from the adults entrusted with their protection. </p>


Strongly Oppose This Move

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<p>Not every parent is understanding or even remotely supportive of trans kids. Forcing them to out themselves to possibly unsupportive parents puts their lives literally at risk. The legislature spoke two years ago. The Governor should not have any right to repeal basic human rights guaranteed by our legislature and the Constitution. </p>


Protect children from ideological harm

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It is up to parents to raise their children within a moral framework. How a moral person operates in society. When to learn about sexuality and when to become sexually active, including within the bounds of matrimony.

Teaching our children about transvestism, cross dressing, and other unusual sexual behaviors has no place in school. Any teacher doing so should be reprimanded including firing. Teach our children civics, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and history.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Stop the groomers save our children


I oppose this fully.


Strongly oppose


there is no reason for you to do this please dont

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there is absolutely no reason for you to inflict harm upon trans kids. they already go through enough turmoil.


Support Gov. Youngkin

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


Do not do this.


Strongly oppose policy

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<p>This proposal is harmful to Virginia’s students. These policies will hurt Virginia students. Policies like this one, ensure that only a small portion of students will feel safe at school. Public’s schools are for all kids. As a 20 year resident of VA, I oppose this policy as written. </p>


Save the children


Strongly oppose

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<p>Strongly oppose </p>


Strongly Oppose

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Maybe push an agenda that helps people instead of hurting kids. This is asinine.


All students deserve access to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive education without exception!

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I am opposed to the proposed changes to this guidance document. It is a misguided way to marginalize trans students while appearing to empower parents to do what's best for their children. All students deserve access to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive public education without exception!


Support saving our children


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Opposed in the strongest terms

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<p>This policy is cruel, inhumane and will not be looked upon favorably by history. Bigotry and hate have no place in our schools. Shane on you trumpkin. </p>


I am strongly opposed.


Stop bullying trans kids for political points

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<p>Be a constructive governor, do what you said you’d do, not stupid stunts like these that cause harm to our most defenseless kids. Just disgusting, be better. </p>


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Stop the teacher teaching lies


Strongly oppose.


I am strongly opposed to this.

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Transgender students deserve to be respected and protected, as are all students. Please do not pass any measures that will make their already difficult lives as transpeople even worse.


I fully oppose this.


SUPPORT

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


Support for Parents to be in charge of their Kids

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


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Transgender is a lie


This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly support

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Let parents to parent their children! Teachers should stick to academics


I am completely opposed.


Opposed

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The proposed policy is based on prejudice and misinformation. The previous policy was excellent and should be retained.


Schools

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I am a retired schoolteacher from Smyth County, Virginia! I most definitely oppose transgenders playing sports that they do not biologically belong to, as well as other social activities in which males or females could be in danger! We must uphold parental authority over their own children! Our public education is at stake here! If rights are taken away from parents, many will homeschool or attend private schools! Wake up, America! Our future children are being punished! They are not receiving the education they deserve! Schools need to focus on reading, writing, and arithmetic! Our education system compared to other countries is severely lacking! Please do not ruin the high standards of our schools! The future of our children is being threatened! Use some good, moral, common sense!

Thank you!

Judy Lewis


I am strongly opposed.


Harmful to kids everywhere - strongly oppose

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<p>It is harmful to out someone who is unable, unwilling, or unprepared to handle the consequences. Schools should be a safe haven. </p>


Strongly support sanity


This anti-transgender policy is pure bigotry

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Why are you targeting transgender children?

Forbidding teachers to respect student's pronouns and preferred name will result in significant emotional harm to transgender children. Children are not the property of their parents. They have the right to privacy and protection from harm. Forcing teachers to out their students puts children at risk. Outing someone against their will is violence, and will result in an increase in child abuse, self-harm, and suicide.

Preventing transgender children from using the bathroom facilities that correspond to their gender is also violence. It invites bullying and physical assault in addition to being purposefully humiliating.

These anti-transgender policies are the path to genocide. No one is benefited by them except politicians eager to curry favor with extreme right wing donors.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Fully Oppose

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<p>This proposal is dangerous for the lives of trans youth. I fully oppose this. </p>


Strongly support

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<p>I strongly support this change that protects parental rights and allows them to keep  informed of all aspects of their children’s health and wellness. </p>


Strongly OPPOSE.

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This is disgraceful, unnecessary and harmful to children. Shame on you.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I, Like Every Rational Person in This State, Oppose

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I am typically not one to lead with ad homonyms, but I felt that a solid hook was necessary to display my thoughts. Instead of beating around the bush by acting as though this draft was motivated by the interests of parents or students, let’s admit that it is motivated by a disdain for trans and gender nonconforming people. The policies of our past governor effectively managed to protect both cisgender and transgender students. Perhaps I am simply uneducated, but as a current senior in high school, I see no real purpose this draft serves other than to harm non cisgender students. Though I am cisgender myself, some of the most important people in my life are trans. I’ve had to call them by different names in front of their parents and keep their identities secret to protect them from harm, and friends of mine who were brave enough to be out were bullied relentlessly to the point they had to leave high school entirely, were mistreated by their family, and abused for the crime of being themself. It is not “just a fad”. These people risk their lives, their comfort, their safety, every day just so they can do what everyone else does without a second thought: exist, as they are. Now, the few protections they had will be removed. Now, the relationship between students and teachers will forever be a shadow of what they once were (why would I, as a student, ever feel comfortable going to a teacher if they’re required to report what I say in any capacity). But I digress. I’m sure emotional appeal will not work on the ever practical, ever objective adults of the real world, so instead, I’ll appeal to the realists. Anybody who has ever experienced growing up in any capacity will recognize that the will of parents can only extend but so far. Regardless of a parent’s beliefs, their child is an entity separate of them. Parents have rights, but so do children. I don’t recall my mother having the right to choose what classes I take; I don’t even recall her being there with me when I met with my guidance counselor to discuss my schedule for next year. What if my mother was Christian, and I decided to take a biology class that taught the theory of evolution? Would she be mandatorily informed beyond a “BIOFIT” row on my report card? How far will schools go to ensure that every parent has control over their children’s education and how they operate in society? In regards to a student transitioning, that has little to do with any academic learning and more to do with how that student interacts socially with their peers and mentors. Is it worth it, putting a student’s life at risk for the sake of parent’s rights? How far will we go to protect the religious freedom of extremists at the expense of innocent students? I implore you to ponder the question and oppose this change.


Do not do this.


Common sense doesn’t care about your feelings

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This isn’t anti anything.  Parents are the primary decision makers for their children…not the schools.  These issues belong in the home and NOT IN THE CLASSROOMS.  Ever since the board of education decided parents were incapable of teaching their own children, they have been steadily eroding away parental rights.  NO MORE!  Making this a ‘trans’ issue is just obfuscating their real agenda….CONTROL.  The majority should rule on this, and the majority of young girls don’t want males in their private spaces.  They don’t want to be playing competitive sports against clearly physically superior males who ‘think’ they are female.   People have lost their minds because they are afraid to say the truth.  Ask regular people in the LGB community:  they want this to stop.  Trans got tacked on, and now pedophiles are trying to be tacked on.  Leave this alone.  I notice that FCPS likes to pick and choose what laws it obeys…that’s a really great way to teach your students to be responsible adults.  Get back to teaching academics and get out of the sex pushing game.  Statistics show that even adjusted for population, the sex ed classes have been a FAILURE.  Get back in your lane and be more worried about academics.


Strongly oppose

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Strongly oppose. Transgender individuals whatever age deserve a space to exist with dignity in the United States of America. This is about dignity and freedom, which they deserve.


Support the children


The text contradicts itself. Opposed.

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If schools need to meet the needs of each child, but those needs are dictated by the parent, is it the child's needs being met, or the parent's? If a parent subjects their child to harassment and discrimination, is deferring to those parents respectful to those students? If parents are considered their children's foremost educators, why do schoolteachers require certification?

It is not possible to commit to the consideration of each student's individual needs under the assumption that all parents will act in good faith. Social circumstances exist, and social services have been built, that would not exist if the will of the parent was always in the best interest of the child. This is true of all children, not just those with "nonstandard" relationships with gender and identity.

I can appreciate the argument that not all parents are bad-faith actors, but neither are all parents good-faith actors. This document seeks to treat all parents as good-faith actors, which will cause harm when they are not- and it is "when," not "if." There is a balance to strike, and this misses that mark.

Also, "biological sex" is complicated and malleable; this document, for example, does not seem overly concerned with the existence of intersex persons, which is sort of a glaring oversight when considering "biology." Will students be expected to have their chromosomal makeup on-hand when applying to sports teams, when that can vary even among persons traditionally identified as being of the "same" sex? Will student hormone levels be tested, when puberty and growth make those highly variable for those ages, and when such tests can overlap with racial and other discrimination as seen in Olympic controversy? Or were the authors of this document primarily concerned with children's genitalia? It may be valuable, legally, to be more specific.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I oppose this fully.


Support

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<p>I support the Governor of VA in his stance on parental rights. Govt was not formed to dictate to parents how they should raise their children, nor was it created to form  an unjust and perverted society. God  laid out the plan for relationships. </p>


I am strongly opposed.


if you do this you are sentencing trans kids to death

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many parents are transphobic and will punish the trans kid resulting in the trans kid killing themself do you really want that glen?? do you really ing want to kill a bunch of innocent trans kids just because theyre different than you? if you do this i will go to your house and scream into your bedroom window all night every single night until you stop inflicting harm onto innocent people you absolute


New Model Policy Targets Trans Students

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<p>This new model policy is discriminatory and hateful. It is a way to criminalize and target trans students. Transgender people are at a higher risk of suicide and incarceration. This is because of transphobia in our society. Trans students need to feel safe and supported in school. We have made great strides in Virginia. We cannot go back. Their lives depend on our ability to protect them. Public schools must serve, protect, acknowledge, and uplift students of all genders. As a public school educator and member of my teachers union, I vehemently oppose this new policy. </p>


Support


Thank you Governor - STRONGLY SUPPORT

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<p>Thank you for putting parents back front and center. </p>


opposed to this


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


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I strongly oppose this. Protect our trans youth! They need school as a safe haven - lives are at risk!


Trans Policy

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


Strongly support


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I strongly oppose.

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<p>I strongly oppose. </p>


Strongly oppose

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<p>Please don’t send Va back into the Middle Ages. </p>


Strongly oppose changes

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<p>Each and every child deserves the right to a high quality education in the least restrictive environment. That includes the right to freedom of expression and exploration of their own personalities. I teach in the undergraduate setting and our students are absolutely committed to treating their fellow students with dignity and respect, regardless of their compatriots’ race, religion, gender, orientation, or identity. It isn’t hard and it doesn’t even upset them. In fact, when we faculty/staff make mistakes, they gently correct us and ensure that we are offering the appropriate respect and kindness that we would wish for ourselves. The “right” of other students to remain ignorant of people different from them is not only nonsense, it fundamentally damages students’ ability to operate in a world that is changing to offer belonging to everyone. For all of these reasons, I oppose this guidance. It is non-inclusive, disrespectful, and frankly disgraceful to assume that another person’s exploration and identity should be shut down because others think their comfort is more important. </p>


Guidance document for trans gender kids

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I strongly oppose this!  Parents ought to have a say in what their kids learn in school and participate in their life/decisions!


I oppose this fully.


Treatment of trans students in Virginia’s public schools

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Though it is likely unenforceable and in a sane world would be struck down in court, I condemn the proposed guidance from Virginia’s woefully uninformed and bigoted governor.

Youngkin is using trans youth as pawns in a political game, but his policies are discriminatory and in conflict with court rulings and privacy policies—and Virginia’s own Human Rights Act—which bars discrimination in schools based on gender identity.

I concur with Del. Danica Roem that this one-term governor should expect legal challenges.


Oppose changes to protections of transgender students

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Do not change the protections for transgender students put in place by former Governor Ralph Northam.  The changes proposed by the current governor are unnecessary and cruel.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


teach the 3 Rs   let parents  teach the rest.


I am strongly opposed.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


You will lose my vote if you push this agenda

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<p>If you push this through I will vote Democrat for the first time in my life. You’ve miscalculated this “culture war” as a winner among conservative moderates. It is not. Do not play politics with children. </p>


In strong opposition

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The first page of the model policies states: "The Department supports efforts to protect and encourage respect for all students." And yet, the policies themselves would do the exact opposite by completely disrespecting students' gender identities and putting trans and non-binary students in danger. Stop trying to hide your anti-trans stance under the guise of "parents' rights". These policies are disgusting and cruel and I strongly oppose them.


Not such thing as trans - save our kids


LGBTQ rights in schools

What you have proposed will have tragic consequences.There is one data point to keep in mind as this egregious new policy is debated and implemented: a young LGBTQperson attempts suicide every 45 seconds in America.Every 45 seconds.Research consistently shows that LGBTQ youth in America are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than theirpeers. Among trans or nonbinary American youth, the outlook is darker still. Transgender and nonbinary youth are morethan twice as likely to seriously consider or attempt suicide compared to their other LGBQ peers.Research also consistently shows that young LGBTQ Americans report lower rates of attempted suicide when they haveaccess to safe and affirming environments. In particular, attempted suicide rates dropped when LGBTQ youth found theirschools to be welcoming and affirming of their identity. A peer-reviewed study published in 2021 found that transgender andnonbinary youth who reported gender identity acceptance from at least one adult in their lives were 33% less likely to reporta suicide attempt in the past year. Put another way, trans students who are not respected and accepted by the adults intheir livesparticularly those they interact with most at school -- are 33% more likely to commit suicide than transstudents who are welcomed and supported at school.The research is clear. The data does not lie. If Virginia moves ahead with this policy- one that mandates schoolenvironments that are inherently unwelcoming and unaccepting of LGBTQ youth- trans and nonbinary students in ourCommonwealth will face a significantly greater risk of suicide than their peers. Rather than do all you can to keep Virginiastudents alive and well, you are headed down a path of guaranteed pain and heartache for this already vulnerable group ofyoung people.This policy is fundamentally wrong and its outcomes tragically unacceptable. It helps no one, but it harms many. There isno justification for such transparent cruelty in Virginia.

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What you have proposed will have tragic consequences.
There is one data point to keep in mind as this egregious new policy is debated and implemented: a young LGBTQ
person attempts suicide every 45 seconds in America.
Every 45 seconds.
Research consistently shows that LGBTQ youth in America are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their
peers. Among trans or nonbinary American youth, the outlook is darker still. Transgender and nonbinary youth are more
than twice as likely to seriously consider or attempt suicide compared to their other LGBQ peers.
Research also consistently shows that young LGBTQ Americans report lower rates of attempted suicide when they have
access to safe and affirming environments. In particular, attempted suicide rates dropped when LGBTQ youth found their
schools to be welcoming and affirming of their identity. A peer-reviewed study published in 2021 found that transgender and
nonbinary youth who reported gender identity acceptance from at least one adult in their lives were 33% less likely to report
a suicide attempt in the past year. Put another way, trans students who are not respected and accepted by the adults in
their lives
particularly those they interact with most at school -
- are 33% more likely to commit suicide than trans
students who are welcomed and supported at school.
The research is clear. The data does not lie. If Virginia moves ahead with this policy
- one that mandates school
environments that are inherently unwelcoming and unaccepting of LGBTQ youth
- trans and nonbinary students in our
Commonwealth will face a significantly greater risk of suicide than their peers. Rather than do all you can to keep Virginia
students alive and well, you are headed down a path of guaranteed pain and heartache for this already vulnerable group of
young people.
This policy is fundamentally wrong and its outcomes tragically unacceptable. It helps no one, but it harms many. There is
no justification for such transparent cruelty in Virginia.


Beyond strongly opposed

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What is wrong with you? Let these children be who they want to be. If you want to protect children from pedos, look closer at the church. Honestly. How ing dare you.


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, as required by the code of Virginia. Please do not allow a loud and aggressive faction dictate what the rest of us must follow. </p>


I am strongly opposed.

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<p>I am strongly opposed. We need to protect the lives and mental health of all students. </p>


Oppose proposed guidance document

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<p>I strongly oppose the replacement of the 2021 guidance document governing policies related to transgender students with this proposed 2022 document/ policy. This proposed document shows a profound lack of understanding, empathy, and knowledge regarding the challenges facing transgender students and their families every day. This document rolls back progress achieved  on behalf of all students. We are at a crossroads where youth mental health must be considered and teen suicide is epidemic. Allowing access to bathrooms,  participation on sports teams with identified gender, and the ability for self determination for transgender youth to ask teachers / staff to address them by their chosen names and pronouns is critical to the well being of so many transgender youth. The reality is that the protections put in place last year and the year before make very little impact on students who are not transgender, the bulk of who protests this and clamors for the document set forth by the governor. However, it can literally be life altering for a student who is transgender. If our legislators and leaders truly believe in the concept of “no child left behind,” then let’s please please not do this. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly oppose.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Strongly support


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Strongly support Youngkins policy!  Thank you for protecting our children

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<p>Strongly support Youngkins policy.  The madness needs to be stopped.  Thank you for protecting our childrens safety and sanity.  </p>


I oppose this fully.


Thank you for saving children

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<p>Strongly support </p>


Thank you for saving children


Do not do this.


Dedicate schools as a safe haven for young people to develop their identity in a trusted space

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Schools should be a safe space four youth in their formative identity development phase.The Commonwealth should not be dictating the articulation of one's identity - whether it be based on their gender, sex, religion, ethnic or linguistic factors. Determining when or how one articulated their gender identity is an infringement of our human rights and civil rights. Schools should instead cultivate a space for respect, pluralism, tolerance and social cohesion. Please allow schools to focus on providing education rather than showcasing political divides.


Oppose


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I fully Oppose This!

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Nothing good will come from this. Stop waging war on trans kids, and all LGBTQ people.

From The Trevor Project— https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

“A 2020 peer-reviewed study by The Trevor Project’s researchers, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that transgender and nonbinary youth were 2 to 2.5 times as likely to experience depressive symptoms, seriously consider suicide, and attempt suicide compared to their cisgender LGBQ peers.”

From the study-“Findings point to the need to directly address the needs of transgender and nonbinary youth in prevention and intervention programs and to advance policies that reduce discrimination and victimization based on sexual orientation or gender identity.”


I am strongly opposed.


Strongly support saving children


I fully oppose this.


I do not support this, what a trash idea.

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Literally everyone should mind their own business. Why would we not support these children at every step of their own personal self discovery?


Model policy re transgender students


Strongly oppose.


Basic human right

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<p>Basic human right </p>


Save our children from the left


VA teacher, mother and I strongly oppose

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Identity is personal and I trust my own children and students to decide who they are. It is not my right nor my responsibility to determine who they are. Let our VA youth choose their names, pronouns, genders!


This will harm trans kids

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There is nothing about this bill that is beneficial for any child or their families and the harm this bill would cause is insurmountable. LGBTQ+ kids need to be protected at all costs and it is sickening and shameful that this bill even got written up in the first place. Protect trans youth! Do NOT sign this bill!


I am completely opposed.


Stop teachers from transing kids

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<p>Why do they get so much please from this. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE- this is a hate crime on children!! Thought Youngkin was a good man

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<p>I strongly oppose this hateful and malicious policy on Virginias children. I’m ashamed to have voted for Governor Youngkin, I thought I could trust him as a good Christian man to act in the best interests of our children but this is scary! Leave these poor babies alone and let them attend school!  What’s next? </p>


Do not do this.


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Strongly oppose- don’t you have more pressing issues that need your attention? Let all kids be kids!


opposed

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<p>The proposed policy will directly harm students and asks our already overworked teachers to execute a policy that they know will harm their students. I fear it will lead to the distress of students, their teachers, and staff. Teachers love their students, and asking them to be inhumane to their students is unfair to teachers, students, and their parents. Putting teachers in this position will have the side effect of great teachers leaving the profession and make our teacher shortage even worse, further harming students. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Harmful

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This is a deeply harmful policy. We’re better than this.


Strongly Oppose

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Anyone who knows anything about education knows that relationships matter. Those who say schools should stick to educating seem to be overlooking the truth that a student whose identity is not respected will not feel safe enough in a classroom to learn. How receptive to content do you think a student will be when forced to endure deadnaming daily? How much damage will be done to a student's mental health in the process?

Identity is a deeply personal thing and not something to be controlled by government policy.


Strongly support protecting children


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Fully and wholeheartedly oppose

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Make no mistake, this guidance will bring harm to LGBTQIA+ youth- the very children you’re purporting to try to protect. When will we stop bullying children and let them just be their full, authentic selves?


I oppose this fully.


I am deeply opposed to this policy

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I am deeply opposed to this policy. It is incredibly harmful to students and will increase rates of suicide and mental health needs amongst students without providing any additional support. It is deeply unethical and violates human rights.


I fully oppose this.


I am strongly opposed.


Support for proposed changes

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These seem to be a balance to needs of both groups that give parents input.


Thank you for protecting our kids

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<p>Strongly support </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I oppose this disgraceful policy and the attack on trans* children!

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<p>This policy is absolutely awful and it prevents parents' rights AND the rights of teachers to refer to students as individuals.  Don't do this. </p>


Do not do this.


Support!

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<p>Stop mutilating kids </p>


Strongly support


I oppose this with all my being.

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There is no reason for this. It's ing garbage. I guarantee that the lives of LGBTQ+ youth in this state (and country) are worth a lot more than this guidance. Or your governorship.

If you're insulted by any of these statements, which have no direct affect on your person, imagine how the LGBTQ+ community feels.

Oh and you ing suck. Try doing something that your constituency actually wants.


Strongly Oppose

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I strongly oppose the new 2022 policy.  This new policy will hurt LGBTQ children.


Strongest of oppositions

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I graduated back in 2013. The number of classmates who did not have the chance to love themselves and grow as individuals until after the fact is unsettling. Their transness was not changed because we did not yet have the social vocabulary to understand them and grow alongside them—but it did impact their mental health and stunt their sense of self. Learning about people existing as their true selves harms no one at all. Yet taking that history away harms society as a whole. Silencing our teachers and our children will not change anyone’s sexual orientation or romantic inclinations, but it will absolutely lead to increased suicide, social division, stigma, and violence. The beauty of the United States lies in our commitment to freedom and justice for all. We cannot take away freedoms and knowingly cause harm. Please redact this bill and protect our youth.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


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Support Youngkin, parents have the right to know about THEIR own child(ren).


I strongly support this…thank you


New trans rules

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I fully oppose these!!!!!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I oppose this fully.


Completely opposed to these changes.  Protect children!

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Under CAPTA the government has an important role in protecting children.  The proposed new policies, whose first guiding principal is "Parents have the right to make decisions with respect to their children," contradict important state statues like Citation: Ann. Code §§ 16.1-228; 38.2-508(7) or Citation: Ann. Code § 63.2-100 that put the welfare of children first, as it should be.


Support for ALL Students

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<p>Please, please take a moment to consider the implications of what the governor is proposing. For many children, school is a place they feel safe, loved, and like they belong. If children no longer feel safe at school and may already not feel safe at home…then what happens? This will cause an increase in student suicide and it will be the fault of anyone who did not stand up for our students. </p>


I fully oppose this.


I strongly support this


Strongly Oppose

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Please don't send this community and these children back a decade. These children were starting  to feel safe and cared for in their communities.  Some of them come from homes that deny them the right to be there true selves.  School has become  a safe place for children  to find food, shelter and now adults who accept them. Please don't take that away.


Strongly oppose.


Support

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


I oppose this.

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<p>I am for the use of a non gendered dress code. Keep dress code the same for all students. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Do not do this.


Please help not harm our children

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This proposal harms our children...all of them. It refuses to support and validate children who are trans and non-binary and teaches our non-trans children to discriminate someone based on their gender identity. The fact that many people think that school is a place to only learn basic academics is impractical. School is the place where our children spend most of their time, and it is where they learn most of their social skills. To ignore or refuse to acknowledge a trans person's rights is teaching our children to discriminate. We want them to be accepting of all people regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

Furthermore, this policy can and will cause severe mental health issues for trans children who are already faced with body dysphoria, fear of rejection, and confusion on who they are. This is the time when children learn who they are, explore their world, and find their place in it. It is imperative that we provide a safe place for them to do that. Not providing a safe place leads to self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

I have a child who is non-binary as well as a child who is cisgender. I want them both to respect all their fellow students. I want them to be kind, considerate, and accepting of all. Isn't that the most important lesson, or have we forgotten what it means to be civil?

Where are my rights to protect my children? I want school to feel like a haven not a battle ground. How dare you protect the rights of a teacher to refuse to use my kid's pronouns. How dare you force my child to use a bathroom that makes them so uncomfortable that they end up not going all day and risk the chance of causing health problems. IF this is about parent's rights...don't my rights count as well?

I have seen first-hand what happens when your child doesn't feel safe and turns to harmful behaviors. I have held my child in my arms as they sobbed after a suicide attempt. I will do anything for my child, wouldn't you?


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Support

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


Exactly what's needed

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<p>Of course parents should have a say in matters concerning their minor child. Public school employees should not be able to help children secretly create and develop new identities, hidden from those children's parents. This legislation is exactly on the right track. </p>


Strongly support

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<p>Parents should have complete control over their children and no Government, School,or group should be involved with decisions for children. They are children and life changing decisions should not be made until they are fully mature. </p>


Debilitating Harm To All Trans Children

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This act will cause debilitating harm to all trans children, taking away the sense of safety, and the only bits of actual safety available to some of them. This is not only downright cruel, it so incredibly insensitive to the plight faced by trans children everyday. This is a flagrant spit in the face of human rights in the state of Virginia. Do better governor.


I strongly oppose this!!!

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I strongly oppose this!


Leesburg Va Groomers

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<p>Stop the child abuse </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.


Leesburg Va Groomers


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Who Do You Think You're Kidding

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<p>This change in policy is not about respecting or being compassionate to children. It is about forcing everyone to conform to your non-evidence-based notions about a gender binary. It is likely to harm students who need protecting from parents who think the way you do. </p>


I oppose this as much as humanly possible

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This is not the correct way to do things. This is not how you work with students. This is how you cause childhood trauma, kids being kicked out of their homes, and kids skipping school. Not every family is accepting of their children's choices. This could mean life or death for some children. If you out kids to their families, it will do more harm than good. It is up to the individual if and when they want to come out. Students will be terrified to go into school, they already are. If you want to protect students this is probably one of the worst ways to do so. Kids will only lie more to their families, and hold more contempt for themselves in some cases. Children need to be free to explore all aspects of themselves, we cannot tie them down like this. If this ends up being accepted, I will personally help students move schools to get out of this area, and not have to face what's coming. Nobody should have to deal with this.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I strongly agree!!!

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I strongly agree with the new proposed policy!


Strongly oppose.


I oppose this fully.