Parents have rights too!

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Parents need to be involved and it’s their right. Government/those wanting power want to divide children from parents, that’s a first step towards governmental control and dependency. See the data from England/EU and their reversal on this topic due to what they’ve found. And suicides did not decrease when parents weren’t involved.  Social media is a huge culprit of influence as well. Thank you for standing up for parents.


Strongly oppose. Please read the actual science of this before jumping to such guttural conclusions.

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To assume all parents are educated enough on the complex aspects of this science is not practical. This article shares in as close to layman’s terms as you can get. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/stop-using-phony-science-to-justify-transphobia/


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Extremely oppose this child abuse.

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<p>I extremely oppose Youngkin's proposed "Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools". To me it is abuse. This is something that should be between the child and their parent and no business of anyone else. Glenn Youngkin needs to stay out of this and mind his own business. His interference in this is NOT wanted by the majority of Virginians. </p>


Do not do this.


I do not support this policy it's Anti-trans

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By denying transgender youth in this school access to bathrooms that align with their gender identity,  outing them and not respecting their chosen name and preferred pronouns, puts transgender students for risk of being isolated, discriminated against , ridiculed and left feeling Invalidated. That's not the environment that transgender students youth /teens need nor deserve in the education setting. Stop fear mongering transgender youth and adults. Stop villianizing the transgender community. Stop trying to control people's lives and their expression.  They are their own people. They are not you.  They deserve respect, understanding,  and more than anything protection from transphobia and anti-trans bills. Please listen . Don't turn a blind eye. I won't stand for my own community to be hurt and or be made to feel bad for who they are. There's nothing wrong with being transgender. Stop punishing us for who we are. Enough is enough. I'm a transgender man ftm .


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Strongly Oppose

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protect transgender youth


I oppose this in every way! Trans kids deserve to be treated with compassion and respect!

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Trans kids will die because of this policy and you will have blood on your hands. These policies are genocidal. Trans children deserve to live their authentic lives. Quit acting like fascists.


I oppose this fully.


Let the parents parent! 19938363 times support

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Thank you full support keep going!!!


Strongly oppose this. Support trans and non binary

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<p>Strongly oppose. </p>


as a future educator, this is disheartening

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This is deeply harmful; children are the future of our world and there is so much hope for them to better it with their presence. Everyone loves their children, and to dictate how someone else’s child expresses themselves is disheartening. Nobody wants someone else telling their children what they can or cannot do, or who they should or shouldn’t be. This takes away an option for the liberty of both kids and their families who are both trying to navigate a hard situation together. Just because you don’t understand or agree with something you cannot relate to doesn’t mean others aren’t hurting because of it. As a future educator who genuinely just wants the best for the children of our future, give these kids a chance. Let them do what they’re comfortable with, what will get them through these hard years of growth with a little more ease. You don’t have to agree with others, but I do believe that you should respect them.


Empower the parents

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I support the model language in the 2022 proposal.


OPPOSE - Protect trans kids

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This is shameful legislation and puts children in DANGER


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I fully oppose this.


Oppose Youngkin’s Proposal to out Transgender children

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

I am writing to oppose Governor Youngkin’s proposal to change policies that would negatively affect transgender students.


Strongly oppose.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly oppose. Protect trans kids!

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Strongly opposed. Protect trans kids!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Innocent children

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Who in the world is allowing minors to determine what they want to be? Why are the schools allowed to push these issues? These children are not old enough to know for sure what they want to be. ( I am speaking of confusing what sex they want to be. Or neither sex. This is total brainwashing!!!!!!! They are not old enough to vote, much less make a decision for the rest of their lives!!!!!!!! Thank you


Guidance not needed.  Thus, oppose.

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It is unclear why this guidance is even needed or required.  Therefore, it is government overreach.  Shouldn't we be for limited government?  Oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Oppose changes to rights of trangender students


I strongly support this..

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<p>Public education should be about teaching our children reading, writing and arithmetic… </p>


I am strongly opposed.


Oppose


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Approve

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<p>Approved by household. I talked to my kids and they support this. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly opposed

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<p>I am strongly opposed to the policies being brought forth that discriminate against trans students. As a school administrator, I know how much harm this will bring to students. </p>


Oppose 100%


100% opposed! Stop harming our children with your hate!

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100% opposed to this! How can you even think to allow this in the year 2022! Our children already face enough hate from the world and some of you TY parents supporting this bill! The passing of this will only create more teachers unwilling to stay in this profession and increase bullying and suicide rates among already high rate populations. Stop acting like you are trying to protect children with this, you are trying to instill fear and control and are ADULTS WORRIED ABOUT CHILDREN'S PRIVATE PARTS AND BODILY FUCTIONS! STOP BEING gross, that's pedophilic!


Do not do this.


Yeah...I'm gonna have to ask you to not. Thanks.

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<p>Listen. I know this is a load of crap. You know this is a load of crap. Be a real man and do the right thing. All students (especially trans students) deserve our support. </p>


I am completely opposed.


Anti lgbtq

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I strongly oppose any anti-human, Lgbtq measure aimed at our marginalized members of our society. Do not pass!!!!!!!!!


I oppose this fully.


Trans kids under 10 are victims of Munchausen by proxy

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<p>I've never met a young "trans" child who didn't have a Narcissistic, Histrionic, or Borderline personality disordered mother. Prove me wrong. Protect trans kids by allowing them to form their own identity and not a forced projection from an unhealthy parent. </p>


I oppose this inhumane guidance document.

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<p>The wording of the guidance document is exclusive and archaic, and what it proposes does a disservice to at-risk youth and to all Virginians. </p>


as it should be.

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this is a step in the proper direction.


I fully oppose this.


I fully support this bill.

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Why would anyone be against this??


Support the 2022 Model language and empowering parents.

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Yes, this policy is what we need!


Thank God Governor Blackface is Gone!

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I support Governor Youngkin.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly Agree!!!


Strongly oppose.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I strongly oppose this policy. Protect trans kids

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<p>As someone who has been planning a move to Virginia this has made me reconsider. I do not want my kids to go through a transphobic school system. As a trans person myself I understand some of the struggles these poor kids go through and this has policy will make them suffer needlessly. Please do not enact this policy </p>


I am strongly opposed.


VDOE

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The buzz word is let parents be involved with the education of their children.  Shouldn’t this apply to all parents. I oppose the new policy.


Absolutely unamerican & unconstitutional. I unreservedly oppose.

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<p>This proposal is nothing less than a cruel and inhumane attempt to strip guaranteed rights and freedoms from both trans students and their parents. It’s mere existence is an affront to the core of American identity and values. The state cannot and shall not interfere in the bodily autonomy, personal choice, and freedom to exist of ANY citizen. Full stop. That is all. </p>


In support!


Youngkin's proposed policy changes

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Finally. Someone is putting an end to this nonsense. Gov Youngkin is like the boy who declares the Emperor is wearing no clothes, while all the adults have been praising him for his "new" clothes. Boys pretending to be girls and girls pretending to be boys is no different than the Emperor parading around pretending he's wearing new clothes when he's actually wearing nothing! Focus on education in schools--NOT pretending!!


Do not do this.


Absolutely Not

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<p>As a social worker I completely oppose this. </p>


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

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Do not agree with proposed changes.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I strongly oppose


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly oppose!


I fully oppose this.


Strongly Oppose- you are harming kids

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We should be protecting trans kids, not forcibly outing them. Terrible policy. You are responsible for the harm this will cause.


the right move. protect kids from preditory ideology

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keep ideology out of schools.

parents send kids to school to learn what matters. not modern religions


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Parents already have the choice

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Parents already have the choice and the say in how their children are raised. They have the choice to choose a private religious-based or non religious-based school that aligns with their values and ideology. The public school system exists to educate the public at-large, and is not designed to cater to all parents’ different belief systems. This proposed change is  unnecessary, and is potentially harmful to children as the vast majority of public health and psychology experts will tell you. And in the public school system, it is their recommendations that should prevail.


I oppose this fully.


I support this bill.

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I cant believe anyone would be against this!


Strongly opposed

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As a former teacher in the Montgomery County Schools, and the uncle of an adult trans Virginia resident, I am appalled at this cruel change in policy. The 2021 document was totally child centered. I'm not sure the word child appears more than 4 or 5 times in the new tirade against LGBTQ+ children. How dare you!


I am strongly opposed.


OPPOSE. All kids deserve safety and support.

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What the governor is proposing will ultimately end in tragedy. Oh my kids deserve to be emotionally and physically safe in their homes and in their schools. The government has no business outing children who are born in a body that doesn’t match who they are on the inside. Our schools must first ensure the physical and social safety of every child; only with that safety can they truly learn and grow. How can you claim to be educating and shaping minds for ur future, when you are enacting a witch hunt?

As we know from World Wad II, fascists come to power by splitting and othering. This is no different than the treatment of LGBTQ+ in Germany.

We cannot allow the governor to damage our kids—and to be sure, that is the goal of this legislation. To cause fear and loathing for those who are different. To create shame in those who are different. To pit factions of Virginians against one another, distracting them from the failures of capitalism.

I vehemently oppose any legislation that singles out the LGBTQ+ community. This is abuse via legislation, and we cannot stand for it.


Protect Trans Youth

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<p>Protect trans youth. Support kids who want to explore who they are. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


I fully support

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<p>Thank you for ensuring parents have a say so. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly oppose

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This will harm transgender kids.


Strongly oppose.


Strongly disagree

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As someone who was a trans student and a conversion therapy survivor in this state, I am very disappointed with this. If this continues, it'll put students at risk for suicide and violence. Please reconsider.


Strongly oppose

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Strongly oppose to support all


I support Virginia’s proposal for the treatment of transgender students in its public schools.

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I fully support this proposal.


Strongly oppose


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly opposed to new policies on trans students

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How can you say your "policies respect all students" when you're proposing to completely ignore and disrespect what trans kids have learned about themselves. They have arrived at their conclusions through pain and heartache and you are making it worse to the point where they may consider suicide--a common reaction to questioning their self-identification. Please consider this instead of implementing the new policies.


I am strongly opposed. Protect trans kids!


100% support this pro family policy - finally some common sense!

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<p>As a mother of 3, I cannot even believe the insane comments of those not supporting this policy. Parents MUST have a say and be notified of these types of choices or mindset shown at school. Please continue to fight back for everyday families and the 95%- 99% that are not confused as to what and who they are. By all means counsel, protect and aid those that are in need but don’t confuse the vast majority. </p>


Stop going after our kids Yes Youngkin


Love love love this

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This is the best decision ever. Full support!


I am strongly opposed.


Strongly oppose

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This policy is not about making schools better or children safer, it is about scoring political points. The governor is trying to whip up his base as the expense of our most vulnerable school children. Trans kids are not a threat to anyone's safety. If you want really kids to feel safer, why don't you ban assault weapons?


Do not do this.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Horrible decision to even suggest this

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This is full of empty promises and reasonings that ultimately lead to being worse for kids who cannot be outed to their parents for one reason or another, I’m sickened that this legislation came from a human’s brain and not the brain of some unfeeling monster (could be both, though, wouldn’t rule it out)


I oppose this fully.


I fully oppose this

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This is incredibly harmful


100% support

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Total support for this bill.


This puts kids’ lives at risk, stop the hateful fear mongering!

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<p>You are putting politics over children’s lives if you pass this. As a teacher, I will ALWAYS put my students’ needs over policies made by people who have no skin in the game. School is the only safe space some of these kids have. If you knowingly take this away, then YOU are fully responsible for ALL of the consequences, including ALL suicides. </p>


Strongly Oppose

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These proposed model policies are contrary to state law and will be extremely harmful to transgender and nonbinary kids.


I strongly oppose this!

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The policies you're attempting to pass WILL lead to the deaths of trans kids and for obvious reasons I and many others STRONGLY oppose this.


LgBTQ policy

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<p>Far from the inclusive environment one should promote for the betterment of all children's health, welfare, and overall education. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Support kids how they need to be supported

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<p>It is not for us to tell children who they are it for for us to support children as they are. These new rules are hateful and only serve to further harm those who need the most support. Knock it off. </p>


I fully oppose this.


Support trans youth

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<p>There is already a state law in opposition to what Younkin is pushing. The Virginia Human Rights Act,” law should be upheld to protect against discrimination on the basis of gender identity in public settings, including schools. Even in the DSM-5 it lists supporting care for trans youth. As counselors and Staff they should uphold this medical guideline as you do other needs listed in the DSM. Trans youth deserve support that offers stability and support from staff. Younkins guideline’s do not do that and go agents the DSM. </p>


do not support

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<p>i oppose this to the strongest extent. </p>


do not support


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Opposed

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Trans kids are really vulnerable, and the ones who can do the most harm are their own parents. This policy is going to end up harming children. As a parent myself, I understand the interest I would have in knowing my child’s gender. I also know how a child could feel unable to communicate to their parent. Some parents will just react badly. Policies like this create homeless teenagers. This isn’t about being ‘woke’, it’s about safety and protecting vulnerable young lives.


Transgender use of bathroom

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<p>I strongly oppose </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>STRONGLY OPPOSE. I’m paying attention and I never miss a chance to vote. </p>


Oppose

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I oppose changing the current policy.


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 oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I fully oppose this

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If this were about protecting kids, you’d protect Trans kids.
If this were about parental rights, you’d protect the rights of parents with trans kids.

If this were about religious freedoms, you’d protect the freedom of religions who preach to protect and love trans kids.

All this is trading bigotry and transphobia for political propaganda.
Youngkin is synonymous with shame.


Horrifying

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Do not pass this… it will most certainly cause more suicides in this vulnerable community. For some kids school is the only safe place and now you are looking for ways to take that away from them.


New rules for transgender students

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Don't take away the rights of normal, healthy kids. Thank God Governor Blackface is gone!


Thoroughly opposed to this.

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This policy will harm innocent children. Virginia should know better.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I support this.

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<p> Total support for this.</p>


Let people live!!!

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<p>This anti-trans garbage has got to go. Get out of here with all your hate. Let people live their lives and be the beautiful human beings they are! </p>


Change to transgender policies in schools proposed by Gov Youngkin

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<p>Strongly support.  Gender/sexual matters involving children are best handled by parents /guardians of the minors.  We cannot trust strangers to properly address these personal and complicated issues.  Teachers must stick to basic curriculum and not get involved with social and medical issues.  </p>


I fully oppose this.


I oppose this

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<p>As it stands these children will already be having an objectively harder time in life- why the government and specifically the branch that claims to want “less government” specifically tries to attack certain groups is beyond me and a great hypocrisy. </p>


Please don’t endanger trans youths

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I am deeply concerned for the ways in which these regressive policies will endanger the lives and safety of trans kids. For the sake of our kids, please reconsider and return to humane policies of tolerance that support the safety of vulnerable kids.


Direct Violation of VA 2020 Human Rights Act

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This will bring harm to Trans Students such as myself and thousands of others. No adult should pass a bill for students they aren't even slightly related to. This is absolute lunacy.

Protect Trans Rights


Strongly oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose your anti-trans policies for the schools. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Thanks for protecting women!


Strongly oppose - let’s not go backwards

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Transgender people and especially transgender kids need our support. The proposed changes by Governor Youngkin are a disgusting step backwards. If this move forward be prepared to defend this bigotry in court.

Transgender rights are human rights.

-Meagan Burt


Strongly oppose.


Oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose any legislation targeting vulnerable populations including trans children. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly oppose

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We have to support LGBTQ rights. Everyone deserves to be treated equally.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


I oppose this

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<p>LGBTQ student's face so many challenges. School should be a safe place for them.  Forcing them to use pronouns that don't match their gender identity and forcing teachers to report transgender students will result in worsening mental health for these students, increased suicide rates, and will likely result in a loss of teachers as many will quit rather than follow rules that will harm children. Allow teachers to teach and support students and stop proposing harmful legislation. </p>


I oppose this fully.


I support this.


You either believe the state  should have more control over children than parents or not

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<p>It's that simple. Read the proposed legislation before calling it harmful to children. Opposing this is assuming parents are harmful to our own children. Of course there are some parents who are abusive and that is what CPS is for. To assume all parents are harmful and the state and schools are not is wrong. Parents are the experts on their own child. </p>


Proposal for the treatment of transgender students in Virginia public schools

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I support the proposed 2022 policy.


I support the proposed changes.

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I would have liked additional time to study the proposed policy, but the deadline for comments is rapidly approaching. The policy repeatedly objects to bullying. I support parental rights with respect to bringing up their children.


I am strongly opposed.


Solidarity with trans youth and teachers

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Such a deeply harmful, shameful policy.


Great job

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Perfectly stated. Keep doing this work which we elected you to do. Parental rights are very important and safeguarding kids from social contagion and political agendas as well.


OPPOSE

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You KNOW how many kids will be harmed by this, and you're trying to push it through anyway. SHAME. Love and accept children as they are. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Strongly oppose

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<p>This will cause so much harm. Do not pass this. </p>


Strongly oppose.


If you pass this you are pedophiles

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More worried about children's genitalia than their education?! Yup that makes that makes you a pedophile who's about a child peeing than their studies. You are will also create a bigger teacher shortage than we already have mandating they break their student's trust and their own values. DO NOT DO THIS


This is a terrible policy decision.


This will put children in danger.

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<p>School must be a safe space in order for children to learn. This policy will break children’s trust and their relationships with teachers, peers, and education. It will put Virginia students in danger, physically and mentally. Protect our children, Youngkin. </p>


Strongly oppose this harmful policy

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<p>This policy will cause hatred to be put on children. Please stop this policy </p>


Keep fear mongering & religious hate out of our schools!

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If you want to protect our children do something about all of the troubled young men who keep ACTUALLY KILLING innocent students!


Transgender hate

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Do not pass that. Kids need to feel as comfortable as possible when being themselves. Not when they are forced to be what they are not.


Full Support!

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Fully support! It’s about time there is a true politician to share our views!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Strongly oppose

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<p>This policy is discriminatory and is not addressing any real issues in Virginia schools but rather fear mongering </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


I oppose this fully.


We must protect children and enable parents to protect them

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<p>I love that the governor is recognizing the parents in this very intimate situation. Also looking out to protect all children not just those who are gender confused. I CANNOT believe people think it’s okay for boys to go into a girls bathroom/locker room. And thank you for recognizing that persons of strong religious convictions don’t have to play along with those who are gender confused. </p>


Yes fully support

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Yes! Thank you for protecting womens rights!
100 percent support from us.


The Governor must think if his child is a trans girl. Strongly oppose

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All children and all bodies are equally important.


Do not do this.


Strongly Opposed, conflicts with anti bullying goals

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This action will cause swift and direct harm to trans students in the state of Virginia and violate their privacy. Outing trans students and removing protections against bullying will worsen the overall mental health of trans youth, who are already historically at risk. This action will increase bullying and abuse of trans children. Do not under any circumstances go forward with this measure.


I fully oppose this.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I am completely opposed.


Protecting teachers and vulnerable students

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I’m now, thankfully, retired, but before I went into social work, I was a teacher in Prince William County Schools for 11 years. As a Work and Family Studies high school teacher, I was responsible for teaching a substantial portion of the Family Life Education objectives. Students, primarily girls, often came to me privately to share concerns, including pregnancy. The last year of my tenure, School Board policy changed to require teachers to personally notify parents if they found out a student was pregnant. i did make two of those calls and it was quite traumatic for me, and most definitely NOT appreciated by the parents. After those incidents, I quickly learned to cut students off, to basically hush them, if they were going to tell me what I thought they were ready to say. Teaching is very intense and demanding work, and adding this level of stress to the job is cruel.

Students have changed clothes and applied makeup in school bathrooms, adopted name and personality changes outside of their parents’ view, upon leaving their homes, for all time. They need to figure out who they are. Let them be themselves in a supportive affirming environment so they can be comfortable and confident enough to learn.


Strongly Oppose

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I strongly oppose this policy.


I am strongly opposed.


Dangerous policy

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<p>Nothing about this policy is going to protect any children. All this will do is put them at risk. And teachers already deal with enough why have this be a thing they have to do. Nothing about this says that ots for the betterment of our state and our citizens. This pandering to a niche group only. And at the risk of childrens lives.  </p>


Dangerous policy


Liberals are destroying our children, families, stop them!

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<p>Great policy. Parents have the right to know what is happening with their children! </p>


Yes for policy change.

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The majority are more uncomfortable. No catering to a few!


Protect Trans Youth

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Trans youth are one of the most marginalized groups, and these policies will cause direct, immediate harm to trans children. I oppose this in the strongest possible manner.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I oppose

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<p>I am strongly opposed </p>


Support the 2022 Model language and empowering parents.

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I support the 2022 Model language and removal of the 2021 policy!  We need to empower parents, speak the truth about gender and honor everyone's right to speak according to their beliefs.


STRONGLY APPROVE

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<p>THANK YOU FOR STAYING TRUE TO YOUR CONSTITUENTS AND NOT CAVING IN TO THE LIBS! </p>


Prosal

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God created man and saw it was not good for woman to be alone so he created woman.

Gensis 1&2. Therefore  there is only two genders.  Do you the science has proven that environmental can cause a person to be confused about gender . But it is very rare that it caused by genes. I am for Youngkins proposal


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Completely Oppose Regressive and Harmful Policy

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This policy will immediately and directly affect a large number of my students. I have taught for 19 years and have one goal - to nurture students into realizing their full potential. Everything about this policy is contrary to this goal and will cause undue and *needless* psychological harm to countless students.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Jacoby

Fairfax Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2022


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>I am strongly opposed to the proposed policy. We must be supportive of all human rights, and that certainly includes trans and nonbinary people. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose your guidelines on transgender  regulations </p>


Strongly oppose.

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Schools are no place for political stunts. This is not about protecting anyone, its a way for Youngkin to score points with his MAGA crowd. This is a harmful and backwards policy that doesn't serve anyone and only stands to hurt child development.


I fully oppose this.


100% opposed to this bigoted, dangerous proposed model policies

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These proposed model policies are contrary to Virginia state law and will be extremely harmful to transgender and nonbinary kids.  These proposed policies do not support the dignity of trans and non binary kids, nor do they respect or empower their parents who are simply trying to love and affirm them and provide the best care and support, which all major medical associations agree is the best way for these kids to thrive.  Trying to erase them with policies like these will not change who these kids are.  They will, however, endanger them and make their lives unnecessarily miserable and frightening.  I oppose these policies.


Strongly oppose.


Change in policy for transgender students

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<p>It is a grave mistake to change this policy. I am strongly opposed. </p>


Strongly support this policy

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<p>Allow children to grow up. Transitioning is hard enough for adults yet these activist are pushing gender ideology on children who are easily influenced. It’s hard enough for children yet they use them as pawns in the transgender movement. </p>


Support - parents all agree

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<p>It’s about time policy supported what we view! Thanks for protecting our children! </p>


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

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The Governor must think what if his child is a trans girl. Strongly oppose.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This is a terrible policy decision.


Fully oppose this

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<p>Freedom of bodily autonomy is important and outing people for thier decisions is horrendous </p>


Parents’ Rights!

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<p>Great plan! Parents are in charge of their children! Not the schools or the state! </p>


Fully oppose this


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This fascist policy must not be enacted. I am adamantly opposed to tactics that restrict individual freedoms and diversity. It goes against Americans constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. F*** THIS FASCISM!


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Do not do this.


If you pass this you will directly be killing kids

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Strongly opposed! Stop this unconstitutional mess in our schools RIGHT NOW!


nope

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Very much opposed to our current governor's plans for transgender children in our schools. Let them be free to learn and join the activities like other kids.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Strongly oppose

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You're opening up trans kids to extra abuse, ostrization, and higher rates of depression and suicide to...soothe the bruised egos of adults? From the think of the children crowd? The stakes on one side of this debate are just a little higher than the stakes on the other side, if a parent ends up out of the loop on their child's social gender exploration and they're hurt by that, the parent should take the time to be the adult and reflect on why they might not have been included. If a trans kid (or even a cis kid just trying to test out other gender labels to make sure they vibe with cis) gets outed to an unsupportive parent, the best they can hope for is to be treated like there's something wrong with them by the people who are supposed to love them unconditionally, at worst, they could be kicked out of their home without a way to support themselves, be assaulted, killed...that's what's at stake here. And remember, we're talking about social transition here, not medical transition. Pronouns, names, bathroom preferences are all very reversible if it turns out they don't fit well with a young person's developing sense of identity so there's no harm in letting them explore those things. Denying the ability to freely explore those things, though, can cause real, lasting harm. So how about we work on supporting vulnerable children instead of pandering to not vulnerable adults? Thanks


I am strongly opposed.


Fully support this!

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Thanks! Fully support this!!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Strongly oppose.


I oppose

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<p>I oppose any legislation, bills or amendments that reduce or impedes protection for all students including all LGBTQ+ Trans individuals. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I STRONGLY OPPOSES

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as an openly trans students in FAIRFAX I deal with enough transphobia and I’m sick and tired of y’all’s  no body ing care stop being a little bitch


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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Even one suicide from this intolerance will be too many ….

A child in my church is struggling to feel safe as they are beginning to explore transition and their gender identity. They feel safe at church and are trying to adjust to their gender evolution there. Please help the schools be another safe accepting space.  This policy does not provide emotional safety.

The Governor needs to read UnClobber: Rethinking our misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Pastor Colby Martin with foreword by Glennon Doyle.

My brevity is in part caused by the fact that it is late and as I understand it comments will not be accepted after tonight.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


This will harm trans kids

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<p>This is a really bad idea that will hurt trans kids. </p>


I am completely opposed.


Strongly opposed!


I support the Governor’s proposal and parents’ rights.

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<p>I strongly support the proposal and believe it respects parents’ rights, supports womens’ athletics, and keeps children in the bathrooms of their natural gender.  We do not need schools hiding major decisions from parents. This proposal returns power in children’s lives first and foremost to where it belongs - parents and not ideologically driven administrators or teachers.  Please ensure this proposal is put into effect. Reality must win the day as those opposed are enabling deceit and promoting life changing decisions with physical consequences on children. </p>


Do not do this.


Strongly oppose

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<p>This will endanger and hurt vulnerable children. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I oppose this policy

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I strongly oppose this policy.


Strongly oppose


For the Love of Pete

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<p>We look ridiculous. Stop this policy change. </p>


For the Love of Pete


Unconstitutional, discriminatory policy

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This policy is a horrible decision that violates the rights of students. Students deserve to be treated as people instead of being used as political pawns by transphobic right-wing extremists.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I strongly oppose this

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It would be a huge mistake to pass this, it is incredibly dehumanizing and will severely harm so many kids who did not do anything besides exist.


Strongly oppose

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I strongly oppose this proposal. School should be safe for all students, including those who are transgender, and those who may not be safe to be themselves at home.


I fully oppose this.


Do not do this

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<p>Instituting archaic narrow minded policies that re-enforce parental rights to stop schools for nurturing and protecting trans children is a travesty. It WILL lead to children in the state of Virginia dying. You are choosing to allow parents will bigoted beliefs to pass them on to their  cis gendered children at best and use them to torture and harm their trans children at worst.   If this state is for lovers, you have a choice now to be lovers and shepherds of these children who need to know that their school is a place where they can live and thrive and be themselves. Do not introduce this guidance. </p>


I highly discourage this!

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I highly discourage this!


This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly oppose.


A Terrible Education Policy

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I believe this policy is not in the best interests of Virginia's schools, our students and their families. Children deserve respect and protection by ALL the adults in their life. This policy pits one group of parents against another group that has transgender/non-binary children in our public schools.

This does NOT make Virginia a place where families want to move. It's a war of ideology that pushes a minority worldview about Christian nationalism onto everyone else. It's self-serving on the part of a narcissistic Governor with national political ambitions who is pandering to a right-wing political party.

I will continue to fight - at every level - to prevent this policy from being forced onto our public school system. Some school systems will reject this by choosing to center children first. Administrators, classroom teachers, and other school staff will engage in acts of radical empathy in protecting children from outdated ideas pushed by a vocal minority.

Virginia will not go backward. Governor Youngkin will end up in the dustbin of history and few will care about his unremarkable leadership and failed national political ambitions. He will be a footnote on the pages of Virginia history. The people of Virginia, parents who want a kinder world for their child and every child, will organize to defeat this egregious policy.

I count down the days until this administration is over.


I oppose this fully.


The governors’ grandstanding is going to get kids abused and killed.

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<p>Since this new proposed policy takes into account ZERO statistics about transgender children, I’m wondering what the threshold will be for when kids start getting abused verbally, mentally, physically, and emotionally by the very same parents you’re pandering to. Can we have a ball park number of how many kids will have to die from abuse or suicide before you actually look at the data, the SCIENCE, and learn how to keep these kids safe and help them feel supported? Not every parent, teacher, classmate is a safe person. You would rather prioritize an adults FEELINGS over a child’s  life and well being. Never, NEVER claim you care about children ever again. Be honest and say you feel that the need for those parents votes is more important than their kids lives and health. You don’t care about kids. If you did, you would have consulted experts before even thinking of enacting policy changes. When it comes time to vote for governor again, if this policy becomes permanent, I and every other person who knew what would happen & could look at the incredible preponderance of information, will absolutely lay every suicide, every abused, every beaten, and every traumatized child’s statistic at YOUR feet. It will be the anchor on your feet. It will be the yoke on your shoulders. We will not let you forget. Not their names and not the fact that you could have helped keep them safe and you didn’t. The political brownie points aren’t going to be worth it and this will be just one more reason to make sure you are a single term governor. This is sickening and I’m disgusted. </p>


Oppose this transphobic mess

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<p>Oppose oppose oppose!  Strongly oppose and if you need reasons you aren't paying attention! </p>


Public education needs to focus of skills not feelings.

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<p>Kids need teachers that raise students reading, math and science skills.  The social projects are dividing and alienating kids.  Teachers are not there to be their friend.  Teachers should never keep items about their child’s welfare from the parent/guardian.  </p>


I strongly oppose this

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This is a massive government overreach into a very personal and private matter of how individuals see themselves and want to be treated. It is in zero way the governments responsibility to strip teachers and students away from their freedom, especially in ways which will negatively impact the mental health of trans kids, who already have a significantly higher suicide rate than cisgendered people


I strongly oppose this change in policy.

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Changing this policy will destroy the safety and well-being of transgender students. Mandating educators to act against a student's wishes will undermine their ability to build and maintain the relationships that create successful learning environments. Educators are tasked with being mandatory reporters for child abuse and neglect. Putting them in the position to share information that may result in student harm, is unconscionable.

Students have the right to be who they believe themselves to be, authentically at each and every stage of development.  Those who seek to enslave their child in a different identity by force or by denial are abusive and will cause harm.


Strongly oppose this bigotry

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This travesty is unconstitutional and discriminatory. Attacking trans children is just the latest development in a long history of abuse that will be judged in the eyes of history. Vote out Glen, end this culture war bs


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Fully support ! Thank you!

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<p>Fully support ! Thank you for looking after our kids! Best choice ever. </p>


DO NOT APPROVE THIS

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To implement these policies is prioritize the prejudicial "opinions" or "beliefs" of others at the expense of valuable community members whose existences are constantly threatened. If the goal of these so called "model" policies is to create an environment conducive to develop and learning, an environment where students can, as stated directly in this document, "have an opportunity to receive a high-quality education" in a space where "ALL students thrive," then our state government has failed us. If our government enforces policy that promotes unsafe spaces where students face harassment and have their identities erased, we will find ourselves further away from the model school system which we seek to create for our friends, children, family members, even ourselves. In order to ensure that we don't face the irreparable damage that these policies can and WILL harm the children and future leaders of Virginia, this document CANNOT be approved. This legislation DOES NOT represent our needs as Virginia citizens, moreover as human beings.


I am strongly opposed.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


This is inhumane and will result in a rise of suicides

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<p>Trans and Nonbinary people have been fighting for their rights as people for decades now. If this is passed, it will result in those people losing their rights as human beings that they have fought for. The result of them losing a place where they can be themselves, especially if they are not accepted at home, will result in more suicides. The bullying rates will go up, no matter how high they are now. If this is passed, then these people will have no safe space to go to. They will have no outlet, and they will have no voice. No adult should be making the decision to erase identities because they do not agree with it. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


I am completely opposed.


Strongly oppose.


I fully oppose this.


No

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<p>Absolutely not. Disgusting. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.


I oppose this fully.


I STRONGLY OPPOSE


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly Support this policy.  Parents should not be undermined by schools.

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School teachers are there to teach academics. They are not doctors capable of giving medical advice to minors on gender dysphoria. Teachers are also not hired to go against religious beliefs and cultural beliefs of the families they serve. They should be held liable for encouraging a child to transition if the child then changes their mind and has permanently damaged their reproductive system with these drugs they are encouraging children to take.


This isn’t a game. This is about the lives of trans students

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Most teenagers feel confused. Unloved. Out of place.  Trans kids and others struggling with their gender identity, even more so. Depression suicide living on the street. These kids need acceptance support understanding love. They don’t need strangers and politicians playing games with their lives to raise their national profile and score political points. It’s disgusting. Have you no compassion? Have you no shame?


Sexual assault in a school bathroom has already occurred, but ppl claim trans kids aren't safe

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<p>We have already seen what happens when you allow boys into the girls bathrooms so easily. It ends in sexual assault. There is so much focus on made up what ifs regarding harm that we've not seen for trans kids, but we've seen the real harm that comes with allowing anyone who claims trans identity to go into girls bathrooms. Anyone curious about the harm to trans kids who are encouraged to transition please check out the Reddit de transition page to see heart breaking stories from thousands of young people who were influenced to transition and later regretted it. </p>


I oppose this

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I am absolutely opposed to this. This is an erosion of liberty that should not stand.


STRONGLY Opposed.

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How can you advocate for fair treatment and respect of all students while also enforcing the use of deadnames and incorrect genders? Nearly 40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ - so, if we cannot trust parents to provide basic shelter for their child, how can we trust them to update school records? School should be a safe space for a child, especially if their household isn't one.

Let's make the world a more welcoming environment.


I strongly oppose this decision.

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<p>Trans kids are humans too and deserve the same rights and protections as everyone else. </p>


Opposed


oppose

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<p>i oppose this policy change </p>


OPPOSE THIS!

A Parent of a Richmond Public Schools Student

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This will take us back so far! Oppose this and show the students of Virginia you actually care about them and their education. If you care more about their genitalia and gender identity than you do their education you are proving yourself pedophiles and groomers. If you cared about our kids you would oppose this NOW! Do not let our students and teachers down.


I fully oppose this proposal.

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<p>Please do not pass this proposal. I am a student in high school, and being a student and friend of others, this is dangerous and will not do anything good besides hurt trans people. Our schools are supposed to protect us and keep us safe, outing people to their parents is dangerous because you don’t know how individual parents will react. On top of this, deadnaming people in school as well as the other proposals will make lives hell 24/7. Transphobia will be inescapable at home, and in a place people SHOULD always feel safe, school. Please ask people how this could affect them personally, if doing so doesn’t change your mind, you will truly be ignoring real people to push self centered ideas. Someone who wants to push self centered ideas should have no place in our government. </p>


I support this!

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Thank you Youngkin for standing up for values even in the face of such lunacy and emotional virtue signaling! Stay strong!


Do not do this.


Oppose- this will harm trans kids (specific sections highlighted)

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These proposed changes fail to support trans kids in the most basic way— addressing them as they wish to be addressed. This also does nothing to even acknowledge nonbinary students who may identify with neither gender (or both). I am especially concerned about students who do not have gender-affirming families. Kids who cannot get gender affirmation at home will be wholly unable to get it at school under these policies. These policies fail to protect those most vulnerable trans kids.

Specifically, these sections pasted below (emphasis mine) are objectionable because of the barriers they put on schools being able to name and gender students as the student wishes.

C. Maintenance of student records:

[School Division] is required to maintain an official record for each student that includes the student’s legal name and sex. [School Division] may be required to use or report a student’s legal name or sex in some situations. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | doe.virginia.gov 16 2. [School Division] shall change the legal name or sex in a student or former student’s official record only if a parent or eligible student submits a legal document, such as a birth certificate, state- or federal-issued identification, passport, or court order substantiating the student or former student’s change of legal name or sex.
D. Identification of students: 1. Every effort should be made to ensure that a transgender student wishing to change his or her means of address is treated with respect, compassion, and dignity in the classroom and school environment. 2. [School Division] personnel shall refer to each student using only (i) the name that appears in the student’s official record, or (ii) if the student prefers, using any nickname commonly associated with the name that appears in the student’s official record. 3. [School Division] personnel shall refer to each student using only the pronouns appropriate to the sex appearing in the student’s official record - that is, male pronouns for a student whose legal sex is male, and female pronouns for a student whose legal sex is female. 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this section, [School Division] personnel shall refer to a student by a name other than one in the student’s official record, or by pronouns other than those appropriate to the sex appearing in the student’s official record, only if an eligible student or a student’s parent has instructed [School Division] in writing that such other name or other pronouns be used because of the student’s persistent and sincere belief that the student’s gender differs from his or her sex. 5. Any written instruction from a parent or eligible student under paragraph (4) of this section shall be memorialized in the student’s official record and subject to the same retention, disclosure, and confidentiality requirements as the official record itself. The legal name and sex of a student shall not be changed, even upon the written instruction of a parent or eligible student, except as specified in section (C)(2).


Strongly oppose.


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Children should have freedom from their parents beliefs


Strongly oppose

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<p>Trans youth deserve to feel safe and taken care of in school, and this proposal sends the message that who they are is WRONG. No child deserves to hear that message at school - as an educator, it is my duty to teach and help ALL students feel safe regardless of their identity. There are so many other issues schools are facing right now with staff  shortages, a burned out workforce, and still trying to make up for all of the lost learning and declining mental health of students after the pandemic. Please spend your policy efforts elsewhere rather than infringing upon the rights and humanity of a few minority students who just need the adults in their lives to protect them, regardless of who they are and where they choose to use the restroom. </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


These policies harm children

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<p>These policies will inflict additional harm to children at risk for suicide, self harm, and other dangerous behaviors. The previous model policies are evidence based and will keep more children alive. </p>


Against guidance as it applies to trans kids

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School is often the safe place for kids for whom home is not. This guidance will endanger trans kids and is likely to increase suicides and child abuse as children are outed to their parents. Please do not pass the guidance document.


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.


I strongly oppose this

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This is a disgusting bigoted idea which will hurt children.


I agree with this.

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<p>It is a common sense ruling. </p>


I fully oppose this.


I am completely opposed.


I am strongly opposed.


I fully oppose this harmful policy!

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I fully oppose this harmful policy!


Do not do this.


Love this!

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<p>Fully support this policy! </p>


I oppose this fully.


STRONGLY OPPOSE proposed assault on students' civil rights

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I STRONGLY OPPOSE Governor Youngkin’s proposed assault on the constitutionally protected civil rights of Virginia's transgender and nonbinary students.  This proposed policy intentionally discriminates against transgender and non-binary students and clashes with our public schools’ mission of nurturing community and  supporting all students and staff.

Discrimination against transgender individuals is illegal discrimination on the basis of sex.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that civil rights law barring sex discrimination covers transgender people (Bostock v. Clayton County).

The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that a Virginia school board’s transgender bathroom ban is unconstitutional.

The proposed revisions would make schools less safe for transgender and nonbinary students, undermine our students as they socially transition at school, and directly threaten the physical and mental health of many of our most vulnerable students:

53% of transgender and nonbinary youth.seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half (53%) of transgender and nonbinary youth.

Nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide. LGBTQ youth who had access to an LGBTQ-affirming school reported lower rates of attempting suicide.

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

Instead of pursuing an unconstitutional and ill-advised rollback of students' rights, Virginia should maintain and expand current protections provided to our transgender and nonbinary students and ensure that all school districts comply with applicable nondiscrimination laws in order to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students.


Strongly oppose.


Deeply disturbing policy

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<p>This guisos de will hurt students, families, schools, and every Virginian.  There is no reason to make vulnerable students’ lives more difficult.  These students are people, not problems. Virginians should be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion, regardless of age or gender identity.  This policy is dangerous and will cause further deterioration of mental health.  Children will die.  This is not a policy, this is cruelty. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.


Dont let all these liberal spammers intimidate you!

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Thank you for doing what you were elected to do. You have more support than you know!


I oppose this new model policy

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The proposed model policy is nothing more than reactionary pandering to the far right. While it is important for parents to be involved in their childrens’ education and social development at school, it is also critical that schools provide a healthy and safe environment to students who may be unable to be open about their gender identity at home. Please put the needs of students before the needs of astroturf organizations using gender identity as a wedge issue on behalf of the charter school industry. If you really want to protect students, focus on improving facilities, reducing atudent-teacher ratios, and implementing disease mitigation strategies such as masking and improved ventilation.


I fully OPPOSE the Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in VA Public Schools

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As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, this proposed policy change is cruel. All kids, including Trans-kids, should fell fully supported by their teachers. Outing students is reckless and only increases the suicide risk of a highly vulnerable population.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Not pawns for your national political aspirations

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The Governor’s conscious choice to make Virginia public school policy a vehicle for fomenting  partisan culture wars is deeply cynical and immoral. All of this… the CRT nonsense, the bathroom wars, the book banning… it does not serve to improve or sustain our schools. It serves only to advance Gov. Youngkin’s personal national profile on the right. We didn’t elect him to engage  DeSantis and Abbott in a desperate competition to win the 2024 GOP primaries by implementing the most creatively grotesque political theater.

When Youngkin has the coveted contributor slot on Tucker’s show, he can do as he wants. But for right now he’s living in our house, letting his miserable little dogs pee on our rugs. The least he can do while he’s there is to try to engage in basic governing.


This will result in suicides

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<p>Policies that do anything other than affirm and support LGBTQIA youth in Virginia’s public schools will only add to the mental health crisis being faced by children, teens, and young adults. These kinds of policies will result in more young people in crisis and committing suicide. Adoption of these policies means the blood of Virginia’s children will be on the hands of legislators and the Governor.  </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I am opposed to the proposed policy.

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Please do not pass the 2022 Proposed Model Policy as it will be harmful to transgender students.


Future Mom, Here. Let's Chat About Why I Oppose This.

I came into contact with this draft document of proposed changes to the "Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students" via a friend sharing it with me. She is the mother of an almost one year old boy. As a mother, she has to think about things that I don't - and this is one of them. My fiancee and I are not yet married, but, we do plan on getting married and having kids someday. So, I as glad that she shared this with me as this could impact our decision to have children here, or, potentially somewhere else.
I say all that to say that we currently live in the Commonwealth of Virginia and we love it.
We have wonderful friends, family, nature, culture, art, and entertainment here.
We also have an incredibly diverse group of people here, and our friend group reflects some of that diversity as well. Living in the Commonwealth has allowed us to meet and make friends with a lot of people like us, and some that are not so much like us.
Anyhow. I say all this to say that, I want to be able to stay here, and raise children with my family and friends to help and support me. I also want my children to be healthy, happy, and feel secure and safe with me and all of the other adults in their lives as they pursue that.
So when I read the original document, and the draft document of proposed revisions to the "Model Policies...", I read it from my own perspective. But I also tried to think and incorporate into my thinking how my friends - some that are like me and some that aren't like - might all feel about it.
And I think the thing that struck me the most about these proposed changes is that although they present as objective facts, to me, they seem rooted in fear. It references control and rights so many times, and that's telling.
The current version of the document, on the other hand, emphasizes compassion, collaboration, understanding, and confidentiality. Confidentiality, mind you, as opposed to secret-keeping. Confidentiality as it pertains to health, wellness, and a student's right to feel safe in a space in which they learn and (largely) explore and navigate the world.
The proposed changes usurp the rights of children to be children, and renders teachers pawns with no autonomy.Teachers go into teaching - where they are paid very poorly as compared to other careers that require a bachelors and sometimes masters or greater degree - for the explicit purpose of trying to help children realize their potential and grow up to be happy, functional members of society,

This revised document does not affirm teachers' autonomies, experiences, or training. IT does, however, mention that supporting a trans or nonbinary or gender questioning child is a team effort. And that, I do agree with. But not in the way presented.
Parents cannot stop their kids from being trans. Parents cannot stop their kids from being trans. I can't, my friend with a nearly one year old can't, my sister can't, my neighbors can't.What we can do, however, is allow a child to feel safe and supported as they go through the process of figuring out who the heck they are. Transgender stuff doesn't get skipped or just go away just because you don't talk about it. And frankly, educators, as well as school counselors and psychologists, do have the skills and abilities to help decide what is and isn't important to tell parents, as a kid navigates this very vulnerable space. It's not rocket science, it's just sometimes uncomfortable. So I get why the knee jerk reaction is to shut it all down and to be afraid and force our way as parents. But that doesn't solve anything.
In the end, I think we need to trust our kids, and more importantly, we as parents need to have our kids trust us. Instead of forcing teachers via codes and policies to tell us things that our kids don't want us to know - especially when they aren't things that harm anyone, and could actually be harmful to our kids or other kids if shared too soon - maybe we should work on ourselves, as parents. Would our children come to us if they felt overwhelmed? If they really needed help? If they really needed encouragement? If the answer to these questions are yes, then why are we even discussing this?
Trust your kids, and trust your teachers. Putting a child in the center of a system that is designed to help and nurture children... just makes sense. Teachers aren't pushing an agenda in affirming the right to every child to figure out who they are and feel safe, appreciated, and (eventually) understood by the people they care about.
And in the end, I trust that process. I will be an involved parent. And I will team up with my kid(s) teacher(s) when the time comes. But I will also trust their judgement. And I will feel better putting my kid in a school that puts them at the center, not me.
Instead of freaking out about not having control, I will be working on myself. I'll be ensuring that I am a safe haven for my kid to trust, in any interaction. I will make sure I am a stable nest that they can come back to whenever they want to fly.
But I will not expect someone else to codify it into a document that my kids, and the people they trust, are forced to tell me things before they are ready. That fear of loss of control is not something that we need to codify into a document used by the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. It's an issue we need to address within ourselves, our own families, and our homes.
So, in conclusion:
The work that needs to be done here is not on revising this document, it's on the relationships we have with our own kids. It's not in the structure and function of the Commonwealth's approach to affirming trans kids, it's in making sure our own kids feel comfortable coming to us when they aren't sure how they feel and they know that they are ready to share that with us.
Leave our teachers alone, and leave our schools alone.  Let's work on ourselves, instead.

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I came into contact with this draft document of proposed changes to the "Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students" via a friend sharing it with me. She is the mother of an almost one year old boy. As a mother, she has to think about things that I don't - and this is one of them. My fiancee and I are not yet married, but, we do plan on getting married and having kids someday. So, I as glad that she shared this with me as this could impact our decision to have children here, or, potentially somewhere else.

I say all that to say that we currently live in the Commonwealth of Virginia and we love it.

We have wonderful friends, family, nature, culture, art, and entertainment here.

We also have an incredibly diverse group of people here, and our friend group reflects some of that diversity as well. Living in the Commonwealth has allowed us to meet and make friends with a lot of people like us, and some that are not so much like us.

Anyhow. I say all this to say that, I want to be able to stay here, and raise children with my family and friends to help and support me. I also want my children to be healthy, happy, and feel secure and safe with me and all of the other adults in their lives as they pursue that.

So when I read the original document, and the draft document of proposed revisions to the "Model Policies...", I read it from my own perspective. But I also tried to think and incorporate into my thinking how my friends - some that are like me and some that aren't like - might all feel about it.

And I think the thing that struck me the most about these proposed changes is that although they present as objective facts, to me, they seem rooted in fear. It references control and rights so many times, and that's telling.

The current version of the document, on the other hand, emphasizes compassion, collaboration, understanding, and confidentiality. Confidentiality, mind you, as opposed to secret-keeping. Confidentiality as it pertains to health, wellness, and a student's right to feel safe in a space in which they learn and (largely) explore and navigate the world.

The proposed changes usurp the rights of children to be children, and renders teachers pawns with no autonomy.Teachers go into teaching - where they are paid very poorly as compared to other careers that require a bachelors and sometimes masters or greater degree - for the explicit purpose of trying to help children realize their potential and grow up to be happy, functional members of society,

This revised document does not affirm teachers' autonomies, experiences, or training. IT does, however, mention that supporting a trans or nonbinary or gender questioning child is a team effort. And that, I do agree with. But not in the way presented.

Parents cannot stop their kids from being trans. Parents cannot stop their kids from being trans. I can't, my friend with a nearly one year old can't, my sister can't, my neighbors can't.

What we can do, however, is allow a child to feel safe and supported as they go through the process of figuring out who the heck they are. Transgender stuff doesn't get skipped or just go away just because you don't talk about it. And frankly, educators, as well as school counselors and psychologists, do have the skills and abilities to help decide what is and isn't important to tell parents, as a kid navigates this very vulnerable space. It's not rocket science, it's just sometimes uncomfortable.

So I get why the knee jerk reaction is to shut it all down and to be afraid and force our way as parents. But that doesn't solve anything.

In the end, I think we need to trust our kids, and more importantly, we as parents need to have our kids trust us. Instead of forcing teachers via codes and policies to tell us things that our kids don't want us to know - especially when they aren't things that harm anyone, and could actually be harmful to our kids or other kids if shared too soon - maybe we should work on ourselves, as parents. Would our children come to us if they felt overwhelmed? If they really needed help? If they really needed encouragement? If the answer to these questions are yes, then why are we even discussing this?

Trust your kids, and trust your teachers. Putting a child in the center of a system that is designed to help and nurture children... just makes sense. Teachers aren't pushing an agenda in affirming the right to every child to figure out who they are and feel safe, appreciated, and (eventually) understood by the people they care about.

And in the end, I trust that process. I will be an involved parent. And I will team up with my kid(s) teacher(s) when the time comes. But I will also trust their judgement. And I will feel better putting my kid in a school that puts them at the center, not me.

Instead of freaking out about not having control, I will be working on myself. I'll be ensuring that I am a safe haven for my kid to trust, in any interaction. I will make sure I am a stable nest that they can come back to whenever they want to fly.

But I will not expect someone else to codify it into a document that my kids, and the people they trust, are forced to tell me things before they are ready. That fear of loss of control is not something that we need to codify into a document used by the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. It's an issue we need to address within ourselves, our own families, and our homes.

So, in conclusion:

The work that needs to be done here is not on revising this document, it's on the relationships we have with our own kids. It's not in the structure and function of the Commonwealth's approach to affirming trans kids, it's in making sure our own kids feel comfortable coming to us when they aren't sure how they feel and they know that they are ready to share that with us.

Leave our teachers alone, and leave our schools alone.  Let's work on ourselves, instead.


I fully oppose this.


Strongly oppose

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<p>This is a ridiculous solution to a made up, non-existant problem that no one asked for.  Trans kids deserve to be treated with respect and decency in our public schools just like any other child would. </p>


Oppose. Virginia, you’re better than this

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LGBTQ kids are already at higher risk of violence, mental health challenges, and suicide. Allowing this would fan the flames of bigotry and cost lives. VDOE, your job is to support and respect all kids so stay in your lane


Transgender Policy - Virginia DOE

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I STRONGLY SUPPORT the Youngkin administration revision of these policies and guidance to ALL VIRGINIA SCHOOLS regarding transgender students.

It is imperative for the protection and success of our youth that if you're born with a penis you use the male restrooms, locker rooms, and participate only in male or co-ed sports.  If you are born with a vagina you use the female restrooms, locker rooms, and participate only in female or co-ed sports.

Use correct pronouns that reflect the sex you were at birth.

Return rights to parents and any deviation from these standards shall only be done with the approval of the parents.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


I am strongly opposed.


Thank you!!

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The leftist woke culture has overtaken society. Thank you Youngkin for standing up for traditional values!!!


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


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I support the proposed Model Policies 2022 Guidelines. The left is obsessed with trying to divide parents and children with their weird, perverted "trans" subterfuge and sex education

agenda. Michael Medved writes in his column that 1.4% of the population is part of

this category (Does it matter if only 1.4% of people are gay, USA Today,

May 24, 2011).  Why is this radical minority allowed to normalize this obvious

pathology? State legislatures should establish competing state endorsed entities that reestablish homosexual behavior as a psychopathology to neutralize the American Psychiatric Association monopoly on DSM classifications. Once states have established their own standards and endorse/license psychiatrists to diagnose and treat the disorder we can return to sanity. Thank you, Governor Youngkin.

William Campbell

Board Member

Polycarp Research Institute


I oppose this fully.


STRONGLY OPPOSED!

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Strongly oppose this horrible bigoted proposal based on non factual "evidence ". Stop hurting children and allow them to be who they are without other's hate affecting their EDUCATION!


HORRIBLE. DO NOT PASS.

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Number 1. Of section D states:

"Every effort should be made to ensure that a transgender student wishing to change his or her means of address is treated with respect, compassion, and dignity in the classroom and school environment"

The points that follow do nothing to uphold the first statement, in fact they are in opposition. Taking the agency to designate how they should be addressed away from students is not respecting them. Falling to recognize that too many students lack the parental support that would be required should this policy move forward is not showing compassion.

Countless studies have been done to show the dangerously harmful effects of environments such as the one outlined in this policy on LGBTQIA+ students. This harmful policy should have no place in our schools, and a Governor that doesn't recognize this should have no place in our government.


Strongly oppose.


I do not stand by this opinion

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<p>Kids are just that, kids, they deserve to be happy. If them being called a different name or what they want to be called. It doesn’t hurt you in any way. You’re literally saying a name, get that through your heads. If you want to be called mom by your kids it’s the same thing. You do not get to tell people what they can and can’t be called. There are bigger things to focus on and this isn’t one of them. Leave the poor children alone, they’re just children. We don’t need to instill hate from such a young age. </p>


Unjust, inhumane, anti-medical science

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<p>I oppose this atrocious roll-back of protections for the most-vulnerable students, the transgender students.  This is certain to increase the risks that transgender students already suffer, including the external risks of harassment and abuse by other students, teachers, and school personnel, and the internal risks of depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidality.  All to allow the GOP to throw red meat to their base and to further normalize theocratic tendencies in our plural democracy. Shame. </p>


STRONGLY oppose

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<p>Youngkins proposal is abhorrent and I oppose it </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Oppose this!


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly Opposed

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<p>The VA state legislature’s recent proposal introducing new policies for the treatment of transgender students in public schools opens transgender and non-binary students to legitimate harm. Students should not have to officially register their pronouns in order to have their genders validated by teachers. This needless bureaucratic red tape serves no other purpose but to prevent students from receiving simple support from teachers. Additionally, requirements for schools to report a student’s engagement with gender-related school support to their parents opens students to the threat of abuse from unsupportive parents. </p>


Guidance Document

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<p>I oppose the guidance. </p>


approve this poiicy

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Parents should always have the first, last and only say on what is taught their children about sexuality - including whether school personnel attempt to sway these impressionable minds when those young people are having questions about themselves.


This is a terrible policy decision.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I fully oppose this.


I Agree and support our Governor

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I Agree and support our Governor,

I also feel that parents have the right to know and question what their children are being taught.


I oppose this

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<p>Not giving people equal rights is the first step towards tyranny </p>


How about we show a little compassion and kindness??

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Strongly oppose this. I’m guessing if you are in favor you don’t know anyone who is gay or trans or non-binary etc. If you did, you might show a little compassion. We are all human beings. Singling out kids who already struggle with identity and acceptance in this God forsaken world is not helping anyone, only hurting the most vulnerable. Those who are in favor of this should try teaching their children kindness, compassion, and acceptance instead of hate and fear. ALL students should be able to go to school comfortable in their own skin and not be judged by others. Judgment has no place in schools. Schools are for education, not religion, not hate and not judgment. WWJD?


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This policy does not respect the human rights of trans, gender diverse and gender-nonconforming kids, who will (we hope) grow up to be adults one day. Adults in America already have the right to legally change their names. One in four people already know someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns, and slightly over 3/4s feel comfortable using that pronoun set. (This is similar to the UK.) Very few people are ever asked to show a birth certificate or their body prior to using a bathroom without society falling apart. And for the vast majority of people engaging in sports, no one has to do a chromosomal check.

I was raised with the idea that children will one day be adults, and we have to prepare them for it. This includes helping them learn to find their place in society, navigate social issues, and learn how to learn. This policy treats children as the property of parents-not allowed to have their own opinions, wants or wishes for how they are treated.

Likewise, religious freedom has never been a valid reason to dehumanize another person. It was not a correct argument when it came to trying to prevent Catholics from joining this country, to maintain slavery, to ignore dozens of genocides that have happened on religious grounds, or to try and prevent mosques from being built. More to the point, the bible lacks a passage about not allowing people to change their first name- but it does call on all its followers to love their neighbor.

As a child of the 90s, older adults hated gender non-conformity in my generation. Young women who played sports in rural areas were mocked as "tomboys", and young men who enjoyed fine arts were mocked as "effeminate". Both were often called homophobic slurs. Having hair too long or too short has been a historical complaint about young people. From flapper girls in the 20s, to young men in the 60s copying the Beetles with hair cuts that today are standard. None of this has stopped America from functioning.

Today, we face an educational crisis: we lack enough people with nursing degrees to fill our hospitals. Not candidates, for nursing colleges receive far too many qualified candidates each year. We lack enough endocrinologists or dermatologists or cardiologists to serve the population. Teachers are in short supply, constantly. Critical jobs that form the bedrock of our society go unfilled, and yet here we are worrying about teens wanting to use pronouns and names.

We should be encouraging children to become adults and take their place in society; to use their talents to better our nation. Not harassing some of the most vulnerable ones to the point that they may never grow up.


Strongly oppose.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Do not do this.


I am completely opposed to this bill

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I am completely opposed to this bill


Thank you!!

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Thank you for listening to the voters who elected you!


Trans youth deserve to be safe and seen in school

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<p>Trans youth belong to be safe and seen in schools. </p>


Protect our Trans Children/Opposition to New Policy

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I abhorrently oppose this “policy”.


Evil

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The transgender policy of making vulnerable children a political boogie man is the most vile, evil and sinister policy ever conceived.


I oppose this fully.


Oppose

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Young people have the right to tell their parents when they are ready and not when a teacher decides to tell them. Besides, teachers do not want that responsibility. If you pass this policy, teenage suicides will sky rocket. Stick with the VA law we already have.


I oppose this. This is wrong.

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<p>You must reconsider. </p>


Unequivocally Opposed

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<p>This is politically motivated and places the ambitions of gov. Youngkin above the welfare of Virginia students. This guidance should be repealed immediately. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


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

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Strongly opposed. Contrary to the stated intent, these proposed policy revisions are tantamount to bullying.


I am strongly opposed.


I support this proposal

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


100% agree.  Fully support.

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


These policies violate both the intent and the meaning of § 22.1-23.3 of the Virginia Code.

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1)  As someone who has spent considerable time helping to teach Virginia's school children to thrive and grow into promising young adults, this document attempts to undue all of my work.  Treatment of transgender students; polices A.2 requires a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Yet by identifying trans-students by their given birth name, or dead name, they create the very climate of discrimination and harassment this law was meant to prevent.

For example, if I were to constantly refer to my friends and associates as the wrong name and gender, I would soon be short on friends, and people would rightly scorn my company.

These children are forced, by law, to go to school, and thus can not avoid those who constantly humiliate and verbally abuse them, upon pain of arrest and jail time.

2)  Forcing students to submit a court order to change their form of address, especially in rural areas is both prohibitively expensive and nearly impossible in many places throughout the state.

3) Forcing parental involvement in Abusive homes only deepens the danger the students face every day.  I can't count how many of my friends who have had to flee their homes because of the way that The Lord Your God made them.  Many children who don't fit the rigid sex and gender binary have been murdered by their parents, or psychologically tortured.

4)  In my experience, single user bathrooms only exist in the teacher lounges, the nurses office and the main office.  Meaning that every time a transgender student must use the bathroom, they are required to walk all the way to the main office in order to relieve their biological need.  This is clear and blatant discrimination on the basis of gender, much like forcing students of color to use different bathrooms than the white students.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Political Identities

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I actually believe it to be unconstitutional to make teachers tell a parent what their child’s religious identity is, knowing that if a child does not align with their parent’s beliefs they could be subject to punishment at home. I believe the same should be applied for gender. You aren’t going to make teachers share religious identities with parents, so why are you trying to make it so that their gender identity is a matter of public opinion?

The fact of the matter is this document does not view children as human beings with their own protected rights.


Strongly oppose.


Strongly opposed

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<p>  If adopted, they would create a hostile and potentially dangerous school environment, requiring teachers and staff to forcibly “out” students, prohibit staff from supporting trans and nonbinary students such as using a students affirming name and pronouns, and prohibit access to facilities or participation in activities consistent with their gender identity. Please publicy state your opposition to this policy and utilize your power to protect our transgender and nonbinary youth in Virginia.</p>


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I oppose these changes

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This policy is NOT pro-parent.

Parents of trans-kids want their kids to feel safe at school, to feel free to be their true selves so they can focus on learning, but this goes against what they want for their kids.

Parents of all kids want caring, quality teachers in their classrooms, but policies like this drive those kinds of teachers away.

Parents want the focus of education policy to be on quality education, not sex and gender focused witch hunts. We're tired of our tax dollars and our government's time being wasted on policy changes like this.


I oppose this fully.


This is NOT why we elected you. Oppose this change!

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If parents have healthy communication with their children, they do not need this change. If communication is NOT healthy and the child is NOT talking to their parents, it can be deadly for the child if you force their school to not respect and support them. We did NOT elect you to make life worse for vulnerable children. Do not force this policy on our schools, please!


This is a terrible policy decision.


Opposed 100%. I am a mental health professional and this is wrong and is a human rights issue.

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<p>Please oppose these new policies. They are harmful for not only transgendered youth but also for their family and friends. This is a human rights issue and though they are children they have the same rights as everyone else on this earth. They deserve to live their lives genuinely and without fear of persecution. This will be a travesty if placed into effect. </p>


I fully oppose this.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Strongly oppose.

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<p>Strongly oppose, this policy is hateful. </p>


Transgender policy

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I am strongly opposed.  All students need to feel safe about their gender choice.  You must realize that not all parents will support their child’s choice.  This may result in serious mental health crises and an unstable home environment.  Students need to have a safe place to be themselves.  Don’t deny our students their voices.


I strongly oppose!!!

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What is being taught is

ungodly!  Put God and prayer back in our school systems.


Youngkin proposal

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You have to consider that there are people who abuse the system to gain access to bathroom and locker room. The girl who got raped in school is result of poor policies. I believe Youngkin proposal takes the side of protecting our children. I am for Youngkin’s changes.


support

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Why do you fear parents being informed about their children?


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Pedos, pedos everywhere and the all oppose.

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<p>I see the hords of child predators are out attempting to maintain their hunting grounds. The 1st step in grooming is creating separation between a child and their parents. </p>


I am strongly opposed.


I strongly oppose this policy

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I strongly oppose this policy.  Virginia students deserve to go to school in environments where they are respected and have the opportunity to grow and develop into young adults and adults. Students find role models, mentors, and support in different places, and if we parents are lucky that includes teachers, principals, counselors, and coaches.  This policy puts an unnecessary and harmful barrier between students and their teachers who they should be able to trust.  The policy also unfairly and unjustly targets transgender students by seeking to “fix” a problem that doesn’t actually exist and in the process making transgender children feel unwelcome in school.  ALL children deserve to be respected and treated with compassion.  This policy fails to do that.


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>Increases risk for trans youth who are already so vulnerable. Puts bigoted parents over their own children. Places undue burden on schools and runs counter to most disciplines actually focused on children’s health and well being. </p>


I am completely opposed.


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I oppose this fully.


You can't protect women if you can't define them. A woman is more than an abstract feeling.

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<p>If your definition of woman is "someone who identifies as one" then you are a mens rights advocate. Women are a protected class based on sex characteristics- not stereotypes of what men think is feminine. We need more safeguards in our schools for girls. Look at what happened in Loudon County. Without more safeguards, girls will be victimized in school more easily. Should it take more than once for us to learn the hard way? </p>


Do not do this.


Strongly SUPPORT the protection and safety of all children

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<p>I strongly SUPPORT the updated policy. ALL Children - especially young girls -deserve a safe learning environment. All students should be able to learn reading, writing, math, science free from fear of being assaulted in restrooms and penalized for simply stating biology. As a parent, I want my children not only to be able to learn but free from the fear of danger at school. Nothing in this policy update bars a parent from meeting with the school to change pronouns. Protect our kids and enable them simply to learn free from radical Marxist gender theory. </p>


I support this policy this family-friendly policy

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Our family is very much in favor of this proposed model policy from the VA DOE on the privacy, dignity, and respect for all students staff and families in VA's public schools.  We'd like to note that the foundation for FCPS students' success as global citizens is first and foremost the family.  Without a trusting and caring family environment that promotes principled curiosity and wise application of knowledge, any graduate will find it exceedingly difficult to participate productively and fully in their broader social environment.

That is why we welcome the proposed model policy.  Through it, parents and children work together in an informed and trusting environment.  The alternative is destructive to the family and therefore the society.

We would like to emphasize that while social norms with regard to gender may change with time, FCPS ought not in any way stand in between parents in children as they navigate these changes.  The wisdom to navigate these changes is not and cannot be provided by schools; that is the particular function of the family.  In our view, many issues related to gender have been politicized within the scientific and medical establishment.  As a result of this politicization and combined with "follow the science" sloganeering, sincerely held religious and traditional beliefs spanning generations and held by families across the country about gender and identity are being abrogated by school systems, government bodies, and even private entities.

The saying traditionally imputed to Immanuel Kant is quite correct in highlighting the difference between science and wisdom:  "Science is organized knowledge; wisdom is organized life."  Whatever science purports to prove is merely another bit of information upon which wisdom must act.  Science ought not to usurp wisdom.

At no time can the school system or government institutions be allowed to re-define moral norms adhered to and transmitted by the family.  That freedom of conscience - the freedom to organize life according to a recognized "wisdom" - is defined in the Constitution and is a founding principle of the United States of America.

It is the purpose of schools to educate:  to provide an environment for cognitive development and knowledge accumulation for the benefit of each student and the society they enter as graduates.

It is the duty and right of families to inculcate and develop wisdom in their children for the purpose of making life decisions grounded in their family values and mores while using the cognitive capacities and knowledge imparted to them at school.

The proposed model policy allows both the school system and individual families to freely act in their respective domains for the benefit of Fairfax County, Virginia, and the nation.  This is the way school systems have worked effectively for generations, and we strongly support it.

Regards,

Zaven Kalayjian, PhD

Vienna, VA


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I fully oppose this.


Trans Students and Parents of Trans Students have rights too

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This policy is discrimination against Trans Students. It reinforces and offically supports bullying and harassing these students. By denying their identity you take away their personhood.

BTW, the first Amendment protects each and everyone of us. It builds a wall of separation between religion and government, which includes our public schools. You cannot force one parent's religious beliefs onto another population that does not follow those beliefs. To discriminate against Trans children because a parent holds a particular religious belief goes against everything our Constitution stands for. If a parent has a problem with pronouns, it is their problem, not the student's. I find this policy to be blatantly offensive.