Oppose proposed policy!

Youngkin's policy for having teachers call home about "name changes" is a waste of time and does not support the dignity and safety of students. Forcing teachers to out students disrupts trust and a safe learning environment. It is not the school's right or responsibility to understand the many scientific factors that make up a variety of genders-- please do not affirm this policy that puts educators in the awkward and inappropriate position of making assumptions that put students' mental health and safety and risk. Trans rights are human rights, and trans kids are just kids. Stop fussing so much about what you assume their genitals to look like, and put your energy and attention to letting them learn in safe, welcoming environments.As a Christian pastor, I believe God made day and night-- and also dawn and dusk, two of the most beautiful times of day. I believe God made land and water-- and also wetlands, marshes, and swamps, some of the most ecological important places on our planet. I believe Got made male and female-- and many other identities and expressions between and beyond, encompassing the incredible diversity of our maker. These kids are worthy of our love and protection. Please oppose this policy proposal, which dismisses their dignity.

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Youngkin's policy for having teachers call home about \"name changes\" is a waste of time and does not support the dignity and safety of students. Forcing teachers to out students disrupts trust and a safe learning environment. It is not the school's right or responsibility to understand the many scientific factors that make up a variety of genders-- please do not affirm this policy that puts educators in the awkward and inappropriate position of making assumptions that put students' mental health and safety and risk. Trans rights are human rights, and trans kids are just kids. Stop fussing so much about what you assume their genitals to look like, and put your energy and attention to letting them learn in safe, welcoming environments.\n\nAs a Christian pastor, I believe God made day and night-- and also dawn and dusk, two of the most beautiful times of day. I believe God made land and water-- and also wetlands, marshes, and swamps, some of the most ecological important places on our planet. I believe Got made male and female-- and many other identities and expressions between and beyond, encompassing the incredible diversity of our maker. \n\nThese kids are worthy of our love and protection. Please oppose this policy proposal, which dismisses their dignity."}">Youngkin's policy for having teachers call home about "name changes" is a waste of time and does not support the dignity and safety of students. Forcing teachers to out students disrupts trust and a safe learning environment. It is not the school's right or responsibility to understand the many scientific factors that make up a variety of genders-- please do not affirm this policy that puts educators in the awkward and inappropriate position of making assumptions that put students' mental health and safety and risk. Trans rights are human rights, and trans kids are just kids. Stop fussing so much about what you assume their genitals to look like, and put your energy and attention to letting them learn in safe, welcoming environments.

As a Christian pastor, I believe God made day and night-- and also dawn and dusk, two of the most beautiful times of day. I believe God made land and water-- and also wetlands, marshes, and swamps, some of the most ecological important places on our planet. I believe Got made male and female-- and many other identities and expressions between and beyond, encompassing the incredible diversity of our maker.

These kids are worthy of our love and protection. Please oppose this policy proposal, which dismisses their dignity.


OPPOSE


A slippery slope

<!DOCTYPE html>

A child is a minor until the age of 18 at which time the law recognizes that the human brain is in most cases developed enough to make adult decisions, enter business contracts, etc.  The thought that a parent would facilitate hormone therapy and or sex change operations at the whim of a child brain is dangerous and puts the parent in legal jeopardy if the child changes their minds upon reaching adult hood.

I fully support Youngkin's call for a Gender Dysmorphia diagnosis for accommodation in public schools.  This protects the mentally frail transgender child as well as the tax payers.  What if we have a child who is convinced they are a dragon?  Should we change our buildings to prevent them from setting fires, rebuilt bathrooms, locker rooms?

Let's keep this reality based and do the best we can to help these trans children via mental health, protect parent's who facilitate physical changes to their children's bodies from law suits down the road and not waste time preparing IEP's and rebuilding our facilities.


Trans rights are human rights

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"I work as a gender therapist in Florida where similar changes are starting to take place. Working directly with teenagers daily, I can assure you that your proposed changes will contribute exponentially to the following: increased suicide rate, increased rate of  UTIs due to bullying in the restrooms (which makes many trans teens hold their urine for hours thereby causing infection), increased self harm such as cutting with razor blades or prompting an earring disorder (due to a vehement loathing of body) and self medication with drugs and/or alcohol, and increased crime, to name a few. When people are seen as second class citizens, and the authorities and leaders and role models of our community actively encourage bullying, then seek the votes to make it legal, what do you think will happen?? These kids will either lash out or check out. \nThe proposed changes smack of  segregation. The same tactics that were so prevalent in the 1900’s and still some even today, are no different than what you are doing to the transgender community. You ought not only be ashamed of yourselves, but to look in the mirror to see who you truly are: transphobic fascists whose rigid morals will contribute shame, anger, and worthlessness to an entire generation of trans kids. "}'>I work as a gender therapist in Florida where similar changes are starting to take place. Working directly with teenagers daily, I can assure you that your proposed changes will contribute exponentially to the following: increased suicide rate, increased rate of UTIs due to bullying in the restrooms (which makes many trans teens hold their urine for hours thereby causing infection), increased self harm such as cutting with razor blades or prompting an earring disorder (due to a vehement loathing of body) and self medication with drugs and/or alcohol, and increased crime, to name a few. When people are seen as second class citizens, and the authorities and leaders and role models of our community actively encourage bullying, then seek the votes to make it legal, what do you think will happen?? These kids will either lash out or check out.
The proposed changes smack of segregation. The same tactics that were so prevalent in the 1900’s and still some even today, are no different than what you are doing to the transgender community. You ought not only be ashamed of yourselves, but to look in the mirror to see who you truly are: transphobic fascists whose rigid morals will contribute shame, anger, and worthlessness to an entire generation of trans kids.


Opposed

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>I strongly oppose the proposed regulations limiting the ability of LGBTQ and Trans students from expressing their preferred identities at school. This “culture war” regulation is a right-wing dog whistle in search of a problem. These proposed regulations are harmful to trans students and will exacerbate existing mental health issues or create new ones for students who are seeking to be accepted as themselves. Rather than give authority to parents to manage their own children, it inserts the Government into these private decisions by restricting students’ and families wishes on this important topic. </p>


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

STOP DISCRIMINATING AGAINST TRANS YOUTH!!!! THEY ARE HUMAN JUST LIKE ME AND YOU. JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM YOU DOESN'T MEAN THEY SHOULD BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST. WE ALL BLEED RED BLOOD. WE WERE ALL FROM THE SAME MOLD, JUST DIFFERENT SHAPES AND COLORS. WHY ARE THEIR LIVES ANY LESS IMPORTANT THAN YOURS????


OPPOSE

My life would be much different if my schools and communities had been pro-LGBTQ+, especially the T. I would have had a much richer academic experience that wasn't clouded by anxiety and depression caused by gender dysphoria and bullying from my classmates, teachers, faith leaders, family, society in general...Am I bitter? Damn right, I am! And I'm using that energy to fight for the LGBTQ+ kids, the trans kids, nonbinary kids, anyone who doesn't fit the cishetero "normative" mold. Let them be themselves. Let them use toilets and locker rooms and play on teams that align with their gender identity. Stop being an ignorant ass about this when mountains of scientific evidence are available that tell you "letting kids be themselves in a safe and supportive environment is good for them, especially when they're exploring their gender identity, because, spoiler alert, WE KNEW WHEN WE WERE KIDS."

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"My life would be much different if my schools and communities had been pro-LGBTQ+, especially the T. I would have had a much richer academic experience that wasn't clouded by anxiety and depression caused by gender dysphoria and bullying from my classmates, teachers, faith leaders, family, society in general...\n\nAm I bitter? Damn right, I am! And I'm using that energy to fight for the LGBTQ+ kids, the trans kids, nonbinary kids, anyone who doesn't fit the cishetero \"normative\" mold. Let them be themselves. Let them use toilets and locker rooms and play on teams that align with their gender identity. Stop being an ignorant ass about this when mountains of scientific evidence are available that tell you \"letting kids be themselves in a safe and supportive environment is good for them, especially when they're exploring their gender identity, because, spoiler alert, WE KNEW WHEN WE WERE KIDS.\""}">My life would be much different if my schools and communities had been pro-LGBTQ+, especially the T. I would have had a much richer academic experience that wasn't clouded by anxiety and depression caused by gender dysphoria and bullying from my classmates, teachers, faith leaders, family, society in general...

Am I bitter? Damn right, I am! And I'm using that energy to fight for the LGBTQ+ kids, the trans kids, nonbinary kids, anyone who doesn't fit the cishetero "normative" mold. Let them be themselves. Let them use toilets and locker rooms and play on teams that align with their gender identity. Stop being an ignorant ass about this when mountains of scientific evidence are available that tell you "letting kids be themselves in a safe and supportive environment is good for them, especially when they're exploring their gender identity, because, spoiler alert, WE KNEW WHEN WE WERE KIDS."


Model 2022 Policies

<!DOCTYPE html>

I commend the Governor and the Virginia Department of Education for their proposed changes to the Model 2022 Guidence policies. I recommend the Model 2022 Policies be accepted without further change or modification as a complete replacement for the Model 2021 policies.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

I oppose anti trans policy proposed by Youngkin.


Strongly Opposed -- Protect Trans Kids!

<!DOCTYPE html>

The proposed policies would lead to the endangerment and suffering of so many trans children in Virginia's school systems. Please, please continue the current policies and PROTECT YOUR STUDENTS.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

I am firmly opposed to the draft policy. Allowing all persons to be themselves is paramount for the health and wellness of our state and country. Diversity is a GOOD thing!


OPPOSE 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virg

Virginia Teacher with Transgendered Family Members

<!DOCTYPE html>

As a teacher, I understand that the purpose of this legislation is not to protect parents' rights in determining how their children are educated. It is meant to force transgendered students and their teachers into pretending that transgendered people do not exist. It does not improve the privacy, dignity and respect for all students and parents in Virginia schools. In fact, it trespasses on those cited rights for transgendered students. I strongly urge you to uphold the 2021 Model. Thank you.


These policies will lead to dead children

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>Schools are some of the most dangerous places you can be transgender. Bullying and outright assault of trans kids is rampant. If these policies are put in place, you cut off one of the most important support structures to these children, often their only support system, educators who care about them and their wellbeing. Without this support, suicide rates WILL go up. Everyone doing the bullying will be emboldened. Make no mistake. Youngkin wants these trans children dead or at the very least abused with no way out. If these guidelines pass, Youngkin will have the blood of children on his hands, and he will boast of it. Utterly monstrous. </p>


LET THEM LIVE

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"A lot of people think policies like this will help “protect” kids, but you’re doing the exact opposite. If this gets passed, this will destroy lives, and maybe even end some. Studies have shown that gender-affirming care (including using the right name and pronouns) greatly improves the mental health and overall well-being of gender diverse, transgender, and nonbinary children and adolescents. If you take that away from them, it could be devastating! 82% of trans youth have considered suicide and 40% have attempted it! Not because they’re trans, but the way they’re treated by society for BEING trans. Laws and policies like the one you’re trying to pass are part of the problem!! Not to mention that outing children to their parents could be dangerous. I was abused for being outed to my mom when I was 15. It was hell and it nearly killed me. For others, it could be worse. Blood WILL be on your hands if laws and policies like this continue to pass. School should be one place where you can feel safe and supported, don’t take that away from a bunch of children. Please don’t take away the joy that comes with the freedom to be your authentic self. That doesn’t sound anything like “protection” to me. Let. Them. LIVE!!"}'>A lot of people think policies like this will help “protect” kids, but you’re doing the exact opposite. If this gets passed, this will destroy lives, and maybe even end some. Studies have shown that gender-affirming care (including using the right name and pronouns) greatly improves the mental health and overall well-being of gender diverse, transgender, and nonbinary children and adolescents. If you take that away from them, it could be devastating! 82% of trans youth have considered suicide and 40% have attempted it! Not because they’re trans, but the way they’re treated by society for BEING trans. Laws and policies like the one you’re trying to pass are part of the problem!! Not to mention that outing children to their parents could be dangerous. I was abused for being outed to my mom when I was 15. It was hell and it nearly killed me. For others, it could be worse. Blood WILL be on your hands if laws and policies like this continue to pass. School should be one place where you can feel safe and supported, don’t take that away from a bunch of children. Please don’t take away the joy that comes with the freedom to be your authentic self. That doesn’t sound anything like “protection” to me. Let. Them. LIVE!!


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

Youngkin's Student Policy is actively harmful towards trans youth and will result in a significantly worse school for everyone.


INTERFERING WITH THE WELL BEING OF ANY CHILD EFFECTS EVERY ONE OF US.  SUPPORT ALL OF OUR CHILDREN!

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p> This attempt is one more fear based effort to turn ignorance into policy. Don't do it. It is harmful to us all and a step backwards in the progress of humanity in Virginia. </p>


Gov Youngkin VDOE policy

<!DOCTYPE html>

As the mother of seven children I fully SUPPORT Gov Youngkin's policy which will restore to parents their God-given right, as well as their duty as parents, to oversee the upbringing of their children. The state-run schools have little to no interest in the children, as has been proved by their attempt to indoctrinate children with all kinds of far-left, progressive ideas. Thank you, Gov Youngkin. You have my FULL SUPPORT.


Strongly support efforts to increase parent/child interaction

<!DOCTYPE html>

Dear Gov. Youngkin and VA lawmakers,

The primary role of government should be to assist and promote the communication between parents and their children. The intent of the new policy of 2022 does just this. There are resources and support for parents and children when this communication breaks down. Governments should not actively attempt to disrupt the relationships between parents and children by encouraging the schools to keep information from parents. The old policies from 2021 do encourage secrecy, and they go even a step further and actively seek to disrupt the communication by emphasizing the decisions of minors over the decisions of adult parents, the legal parties responsible for the children.

If there are cases where children are being abused, then governments have a responsibility and a duty to intercede on behalf of the minor. Disagreements about life in general happen between parents and children daily. Disagreements do not constitute abuse. The government has no right to insert itself in these areas in the manner that the old policy encourages. It was a bad idea and should be superseded by this 2022 version.

Thank you for your efforts in revising the 2021 policy.

Sincerely,

Jamey Hutton, Parent concerned for all children


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

These new trans-exclusive policies should not go into effect. It has been proven again and again, scientifically and anecdotally, that supporting trans youth keeps them alive, and is the morally right thing to do.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"No child should be afraid that they will be put in harm's way simply by living true to themselves. \n\nBy continuing to push the rhetoric that trans-ness is dangerous and undesirable further alienates our children and our prospective future. \n\nThe fact that grown adults continue to obsess over what child can and cannot use which restroom or participate in which sport or activity based simply on the genitalia is disturbing. "}">No child should be afraid that they will be put in harm's way simply by living true to themselves.

By continuing to push the rhetoric that trans-ness is dangerous and undesirable further alienates our children and our prospective future.

The fact that grown adults continue to obsess over what child can and cannot use which restroom or participate in which sport or activity based simply on the genitalia is disturbing.


For my child's safety, students should use the bathrooms and facilities based on biological sex.

<!DOCTYPE html>

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


Medical treatment for transgender youth

My daughter is transgender model Hunter Logan Pifer (birth name she kept). Google her. She just walked for Prada in Milan, Italy for Milan Fashion week. She was born with the gender marker male. I had always thought she was my very feminine son. When she told me she needed to go on hormone blockers and cross gender hormones - estrogen - at the age of 15, I flew into action to do everything I could to get her the medical care she needed. At age 18 she underwent gender confirmation surgery. I had always known something was different and so did friends and family from the time she was a toddler. 1 in 3000 births result in a transgender child so I understand not many people are familiar or have someone in their life they have been able to observe. Because my family weren't familiar with transgender people, we didn't know what we were seeing. Although, I did have a great uncle in the 1970's that had very feminine mannerisms. No one back then knew what it was, but all of his brothers protected him any way. Now as science has shown us, transgender people are born that way. Dr. Julie Bakker's brain imaging study of transgender youths' brains from 2018 and more studies are confirming what these transgender children are saying. I know that a lot of people still may think the Earth is flat, even though science shows otherwise. And, maybe some people still believe left handed people are born with the devil in them, but come on, aren't we smarter than that? We are the United States of America, we have some of the best doctors in the world. If you don't know what an endocrinologist is or does, maybe you shouldn't make decisions without consulting them. Hormone blockers and the correct hormones saved my daughter's life. Yes, my daughter was born with a penis but now that she has a vagina, she is living her authentic life. 41% of transgender people die by suicide or are murdered. That is outrageous. If you met my daughter you would never know she was born male. We have only had hormone blockers available in the United States since 2007 and here we have the first generation of transgender youth that were able to get the proper medical attention to live the life they were meant to live and now you want to question it. I beg you to do your research. Invite me and allocate the funding to bring with me 50 young transgender adults that were fortunate to get the medical attention and 50 other young adults and you won't be able to determine who is transgender, which shows you how well the medical treatment as advanced and is necessary and is working. I am so proud of my daughter. I have loved and supported her every step of the way. I never shamed her or made her feel bad about herself. When my 4 year daughter (that looked like my son at the time) told me to call her beautiful instead of handsome, I did and still do. And, now the whole world is calling her beautiful also. THANK GOD FOR THE HORMONE BLOCKERS AND CROSS-GENDER HORMONES!https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/g41352295/pradas-ss23-casting/

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"My daughter is transgender model Hunter Logan Pifer (birth name she kept).  Google her.  She just walked for Prada in Milan, Italy for Milan Fashion week.  She was born with the gender marker male.  I had always thought she was my very feminine son.  When she told me she needed to go on hormone blockers and cross gender hormones - estrogen - at the age of 15, I flew into action to do everything I could to get her the medical care she needed.  At age 18 she underwent gender confirmation surgery.  I had always known something was different and so did friends and family from the time she was a toddler.  1 in 3000 births result in a transgender child so I understand not many people are familiar or have someone in their life they have been able to observe.  Because my family weren't familiar with transgender people, we didn't know what we were seeing.  Although, I did have a great uncle in the 1970's that had very feminine mannerisms.  No one back then knew what it was, but all of his brothers protected him any way.  Now as science has shown us, transgender people are born that way.  Dr. Julie Bakker's brain imaging study of transgender youths' brains from 2018 and more studies are confirming what these transgender children are saying.  I know that a lot of people still may think the Earth is flat, even though science shows otherwise.  And, maybe some people still believe left handed people are born with the devil in them, but come on, aren't we smarter than that?  We are the United States of America, we have some of the best doctors in the world.  If you don't know what an endocrinologist is or does, maybe you shouldn't make decisions without consulting them.  Hormone blockers and the correct hormones saved my daughter's life.  Yes, my daughter was born with a penis but now that she has a vagina, she is living her authentic life.  41% of transgender people die by suicide or are murdered.  That is outrageous.  If you met my daughter you would never know she was born male.  We have only had hormone blockers available in the United States since 2007 and here we have the first generation of transgender youth that were able to get the proper medical attention to live the life they were meant to live and now you want to question it.  I beg you to do your research.  Invite me and allocate the funding to bring with me 50 young transgender adults that were fortunate to get the medical attention and 50 other young adults and you won't be able to determine who is transgender, which shows you how well the medical treatment as advanced and is necessary and is working.  I am so proud of my daughter.  I have loved and supported her every step of the way.  I never shamed her or made her feel bad about herself.  When my 4 year daughter (that looked like my son at the time) told me to call her beautiful instead of handsome, I did and still do.  And, now the whole world is calling her beautiful also.  THANK GOD FOR THE HORMONE BLOCKERS AND CROSS-GENDER HORMONES!\n\nhttps://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/g41352295/pradas-ss23-casting/"}">My daughter is transgender model Hunter Logan Pifer (birth name she kept). Google her. She just walked for Prada in Milan, Italy for Milan Fashion week. She was born with the gender marker male. I had always thought she was my very feminine son. When she told me she needed to go on hormone blockers and cross gender hormones - estrogen - at the age of 15, I flew into action to do everything I could to get her the medical care she needed. At age 18 she underwent gender confirmation surgery. I had always known something was different and so did friends and family from the time she was a toddler. 1 in 3000 births result in a transgender child so I understand not many people are familiar or have someone in their life they have been able to observe. Because my family weren't familiar with transgender people, we didn't know what we were seeing. Although, I did have a great uncle in the 1970's that had very feminine mannerisms. No one back then knew what it was, but all of his brothers protected him any way. Now as science has shown us, transgender people are born that way. Dr. Julie Bakker's brain imaging study of transgender youths' brains from 2018 and more studies are confirming what these transgender children are saying. I know that a lot of people still may think the Earth is flat, even though science shows otherwise. And, maybe some people still believe left handed people are born with the devil in them, but come on, aren't we smarter than that? We are the United States of America, we have some of the best doctors in the world. If you don't know what an endocrinologist is or does, maybe you shouldn't make decisions without consulting them. Hormone blockers and the correct hormones saved my daughter's life. Yes, my daughter was born with a penis but now that she has a vagina, she is living her authentic life. 41% of transgender people die by suicide or are murdered. That is outrageous. If you met my daughter you would never know she was born male. We have only had hormone blockers available in the United States since 2007 and here we have the first generation of transgender youth that were able to get the proper medical attention to live the life they were meant to live and now you want to question it. I beg you to do your research. Invite me and allocate the funding to bring with me 50 young transgender adults that were fortunate to get the medical attention and 50 other young adults and you won't be able to determine who is transgender, which shows you how well the medical treatment as advanced and is necessary and is working. I am so proud of my daughter. I have loved and supported her every step of the way. I never shamed her or made her feel bad about herself. When my 4 year daughter (that looked like my son at the time) told me to call her beautiful instead of handsome, I did and still do. And, now the whole world is calling her beautiful also. THANK GOD FOR THE HORMONE BLOCKERS AND CROSS-GENDER HORMONES!

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/g41352295/pradas-ss23-casting/


Opposed to this

<!DOCTYPE html>

All you do is hurt children with this.

Not every parent is supportive of their children and you also once again feed into the hate of close minded people who don't wish to learn that the world is not black and white.

I want my public school to ba a safe and open space for all.  Keep your narrow minds in your private schools.


I Highly Oppose New School Trans Policies. Children should tell their Parents Not the School

<!DOCTYPE html>

We now live in a time where we are not thinking about the children’s well being but the adults and parents ego’s. These new model policies are absolutely detrimental and not taking into consideration the young peoples own individuality.

Yes, parents should (but not always due to the parents fault) be involved with their child’s lives. Hence, this is why I STRONGLY believe it is not the

Teachers job, The principals job, substitute teachers to disclose such sensitive information on their child’s gender and sexual identity. It is the their CHILDS job to disclose to their family if they so choose. We have to give kids the room to make their own choices regarding such personal matters. We are forgetting that Once Upon a Time we were ALL middle schoolers and high schoolers trying to find our own way in this world that can be beyond cruel, hateful, intolerant, and down right nasty.

We forget that children are reactionary. They react to everything that is being done to them both directly and indirectly. These new policies strip them completely.

The bottom line is Parents: Do Your Job and be PRESENT in YOUR child’s life. This is what it’s really about. Give your child the room to approach you in regards to how they identify.
This is NOT the schools job it’s Yours. School is there to support and protect its students, even from their own family if abuse and neglect are present. They are MANDATED to do so. That is why we have Child Protective Services and Law Enforcement.

Not all kids grow up in fully loving and supported homes.

If your child chooses not to tell you then I suggest to look at YOURSELF in the mirror and ask Why?

Why is your child not coming to you?

Why is your child not talking to you?

Why is your is child scared of you?

Why is your child not telling you the truth?

Why is your child talking to others and not you?

We need to do our parental duty and parent them. I’ve seen firsthand parents not supporting their kids just because of what they identify as and who they choose to love.

I’ve seen the agony, despair and anger in these kids faces because their Parents choose HATE and Not LOVE. These are children we should be protecting. Even the kids who are troubled and misguided because they feel absolutely alone in this already cruel world.

In my eyes, kids are kids. I could care less what color they are, what religion they practice, the clothes they wear, what they identify as or choose to love. Kids are kids.

If these new policies go through we have completely failed them.

Plus, Justice Gorsuch even noted in the non-discrimination  law that Trans people/students are included. This is facts.

"It is impossible to discriminate against a person for being homosexual or transgender without discriminating ... based on sex,"  Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch 2020


Strongly Oppose

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>Not all children have the luxury of living in a sane house hold with supportive parents. The one place every child should be comfortable is at school. Any opposition to a child being their authenic self I stand against. </p>


Gov Youngkin VDOE policy

<!DOCTYPE html>

I believe that Gov Youngkin has possibly saved our next generation of children by giving their education and moral values back to their parents and taking it out of the hands of government bureaucrats and the very powerful teachers union. Those two last named entities have no interest in the welfare of the children of Virginia. They're only interest is in their power and their pockets. Thank you, Gov Youngkin. I fully SUPPORT the Governor's policy.


trans and non binary youth

<!DOCTYPE html>

trans and non binary youth deserve to be safe in school.


Supporting Trans Kids = Stronger Virginia

<!DOCTYPE html>

When my child came out to us, we were FREAKING OUT! What does this mean? Can it possibly be true? Can we ever really learn to call him my his preferred name and pronouns??  We were so unaware of what this meant for our family and so afraid for him as he began high school.  In constant prayer, we reached out in many directions for support and information, and surprisingly, in every direction we turned we found acceptance and support.  I was relieved, and SO PROUD, that our county had already accepted the school guidelines that are currently in place.  School has been a safe place for my child.  If I had to send my kid to a school where he had to fear for his mental or physical health every day, we would not have been able to cope with the stress of an already very difficult family transition.

We are fortunate though. We are emotionally and mentally able to support our trans child.  If we were not able to cope, as many parents who are not ready to support their child's gender identity, having a school that was not willing to keep my child safe would make the journey so much more difficult.

I love living in Virginia.  I hope and pray my intelligent, kind and talented child will be appreciated and supported by Virginia now AND as an adult citizen of this state.  If the proposed policies go into effect, Virginia will likely say goodbye to many valuable and beloved families who make this state great.

Please support and enforce the current guidelines. Put unified support of children and teens growing into well-educated, happy, health adult Virginians at the top of your agenda.


Support proposed 2022 Model Policies

<!DOCTYPE html>

I support the proposed 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for all Students and Parents in Virginia's Public Schools. Gender should be based on biological sex.


Strongly Support

<!DOCTYPE html>

The new policies put the parent child relationship as primary and I fully support these changes.  Furthermore, I do not support my daughter having to play sports against dudes.  It is absurd. Good on you Gov. Youngkin for getting rid of these ridiculous woke policies from the previous Administration.


Strongly support

<!DOCTYPE html>

Parental rights are sacred and must be protected.  Thank you, Youngkin, for your support of parents and families.  Please stay strong and don´t give up!


Free speech is a right to all

<!DOCTYPE html>

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Abridging is defined as:

shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense

curtail (a right or privilege)

The policy as outlined does not impinge on this right.  The policy does respect the dignity of the student, where they have a supportive family.  In times where they do not have a supportive family, then the Education organization may be in conflict with the parents.  The law is clear the parents have the right to enforce their view and values on the students.

What is in error on this policy is the state has no right to enforce how teachers will chose to respect the choices of the students.  As citizens, the teachers have the right to address their students by a given set of apocopate pronouns, while respecting the dignity of the student.  Should the student express a desire to have a different set of pronouns, and the teacher respects that selection, the school has no cause to enforce any disciplinary action on the teacher.

As the primary interface with the student, the teacher’s choice should be respected.


Opposition to these statutes

The 2022 Model Policies claim to support the rights of “all students”. However, if you read more into it, these rights do not extend to anyone who is not cisgender. Section 3, “Statutory Authority and Requirements,” is the only place that lists “model policies concerning the treatment of transgender students” that address “common issues”. One of these statutes is related to the “identification of students.” However, this statute is given several caveats in section 3D of Appendix I in the Sample Policy. This says that even if a trans student has had changes to their official record regarding their name, gender, or pronouns, a school division cannot “compel school division personnel or other students to address or refer to students in any manner that would violate their constitutionally protected rights.” Basically, if teachers or students refuse to use a trans student’s name or pronouns, even after they have been officially changed, they cannot be stopped. It is not free speech to misgender or deadname someone.This is one of the many examples of the rights of cisgender students being prioritized in these policies. The right to not be misgendered or deadnamed is one of the many fundamental and necessary rights for all trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and all queer students. By not ensuring these rights, the 2022 Model Policies will create school environments that are distressing and unsafe for them, especially for those where the only place they could be comfortable expressing themselves without fear, judgment, or hostility, was at school. Please oppose these inhumane policies. Thank you.

<!DOCTYPE html>

The 2022 Model Policies claim to support the rights of “all students”. However, if you read more into it, these rights do not extend to anyone who is not cisgender. Section 3, “Statutory Authority and Requirements,” is the only place that lists “model policies concerning the treatment of transgender students” that address “common issues”. One of these statutes is related to the “identification of students.”

However, this statute is given several caveats in section 3D of Appendix I in the Sample Policy. This says that even if a trans student has had changes to their official record regarding their name, gender, or pronouns, a school division cannot “compel school division personnel or other students to address or refer to students in any manner that would violate their constitutionally protected rights.” Basically, if teachers or students refuse to use a trans student’s name or pronouns, even after they have been officially changed, they cannot be stopped. It is not free speech to misgender or deadname someone.

This is one of the many examples of the rights of cisgender students being prioritized in these policies. The right to not be misgendered or deadnamed is one of the many fundamental and necessary rights for all trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and all queer students. By not ensuring these rights, the 2022 Model Policies will create school environments that are distressing and unsafe for them, especially for those where the only place they could be comfortable expressing themselves without fear, judgment, or hostility, was at school. Please oppose these inhumane policies. Thank you.


strongly opposed

<!DOCTYPE html>

The republican party needs to get over its gender phobias and let people live like FREE AMERICANS.  Butt out, governor Younkin!  You barely won, quit behaving as if it was a landslide


Strongly Opposed

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>Supporting trans kids prevents suicide. It is not your decision on whether to provide gender affirmation. Your policy is rooted in intolerance and hate. </p>


I totally support the new policies.

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>Thanks Gov Youngkin for protecting my children from wrong doers. </p>


Disappointed in the Commonwealth

<!DOCTYPE html>

I thought we were better people than this -- I thought my fellow humans had an ounce of compassion for others, but after the last three years I can clearly see that I was wrong.  Our kids need to be protected -- they need to feel accepted and not ostracized for who they are.  The very fact that people are trying to erase trans and nonbinary youth from the classroom and create a hostile and dangerous school environment sickens me. By restricting restroom access and sports participation for transgender and nonbinary students, by requiring faculty and staff to “out” trans and nonbinary students to their parents, and prohibiting teachers and staff from supporting trans students in a range of ways, including blocking them from using a student’s affirming name and pronouns is unconscionable.

We need to be better than this Virginia!


Protect- don’t harm - trans kids.

<!DOCTYPE html>

The State of Virginia’s new policies are cruel and inhumane and will result in increased rates of mental health troubles as well as suicides for trans and LGBTQ+ youth. These policies are anti-science and anti-humanity. Reverse these cruel policies now! Know that people are watching you and we will not accept this inhumanity.


Deeply Opposed

<!DOCTYPE html>

I respectfully submit comment in opposition to the proposed 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools (the “2022 Model Policies”). These policies are not only in direct violation of state and federal law, but they also deny the rights of students, parents, and school personnel to recognize the inherent dignity and worth of every child. All children have the right to learn in a safe and supportive environment that respects their humanity and upholds their dignity. However, the 2022 Model Policies send a dangerous message that some students do not belong, and in fact, should not exist. Discovering oneself is an important part of growing up, and every child deserves to have support and guidance as they learn about themselves, their family and friends, and their place in the world. Studies have consistently shown that policies like those proposed result in more frequent and escalating harassment, discrimination, and physical violence toward trans and nonbinary students. These policies also lead to significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts relative to cisgender students. The consistent misgendering of a student has a profoundly negative impact on their ability to learn in the classroom. Contrary to what is recommended in the proposed model policies, consistent use of a student’s affirmed name can reduce suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation. Furthermore, denying trans and nonbinary students from using facilities that match their gender identity increases the prevalence of sexual assault victimization. The evidence is clear – students will experience higher rates of sexual assault, peer victimization, and suicide if policies like these are adopted in Virginia. I recognize that sexual and domestic violence is linked to other forms of harm and that supporting equality and respect for ALL people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, is integral to creating a Virginia free from sexual and domestic violence. The 2022 Model Policies will significantly and irreparably harm Virginia’s students and families and as antiviolence advocates; I firmly oppose their adoption.


From a gender psychologist

<!DOCTYPE html>

I work directly with trans youth and can attest to the importance of support and affirmation in their community. At times, lack of support can be life-threatening to these kids. When it’s not safe for them to be authentic, guaranteed their mental health will suffer. VA is creating a dangerous situation for their most vulnerable children.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

I oppose Governor Youngkin’s Transgender Policy recommendations! My mother had a cousin who she suspected was transgender, and bemoaned the fact that her cousin was unable to live authentically as themselves. Mom’s been dead over four decades now, however, she certainly laid the groundwork for my understanding of human sexuality. I am a retired certified United Methodist Religious Educator and Human Sexuality Educator, whose employment has included working with children and youth in the Virginia Department of Corrections, as well as within Episcopal and United Methodist Churches. There were transgender people in every setting. However, not until I began teaching religion to elementary students at an Episcopal Preschool-Grade 12 girls’ school was I able to witness over time students who were transgender grow into the happy adults they are today. One early story stands out. I was also teaching boys and girls at a local church when I began teaching at that school, therfore I occasionally goofed and said, “OK, Boys and Girls, it is time to get started!” Then I would add, using motions, “Oops, take off my St. Thomas’ hat and put on my St. Catherine’s hat.”  One time, early in my career there, a child at the back of the class quickly raised her hand and stated, “That’s OK, Ms. Priddy, in this class there are 17 girls and 1 boy.” All eyes turned to the child wearing green fatigues who was beaming! This now grown man has been married to a woman for over eight years and is the father to two precious children. What a blessing that we were able to support this child as who they were. I have lost count of the number of transgender students I have taught over the years at school and church. As a person of faith, I know that God created them just the way God wanted them to be. I urge you to defeat the policies Governor Youngkin has proposed because they don’t honor the reality of nonbinary children, don’t support the parental rights of nonbinary children, and harm the mental and physical health of vulnerable children. Vote to keep the policies VDOE developed on best practices in the 2021 Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Public Elementary and Secondary School.


Oppose

<!DOCTYPE html>

The only people who have issues with LGBTQ children are scared bigoted (and typically Republican) adults.  Our children DO NOT CARE.  My child goes to school with several gay/lesbian and trans kids who will only be hurt by these policies. Our kids aren't being hurt by other children's genders or sexuality.  Our children are being hurt by small minded adults attempting to impose their beliefs on innocent children and the adults (parents and educators) who are only trying to protect them.   As an Independent voter, I will be voting against these policies and against anyone who supports them.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

I oppose these new guidelines that hurt trans students. As a teacher, I am appalled by these proposals. I support trans students. They have a right to privacy. Please do not allow these laws to go in place.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

I wish there was this kind of support while I was in school. After seeing the coverage, I am absolutely overjoyed with these people are standing up for their peers.


Strongly Oppose

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>I strongly Oppose Gov. Youngkin's policies, which serve to marginalize and ultimately harm trans youth.  I am a mental health worker in VA and recognize the far-reaching negative impact this can and will have on trans youth in schools. </p>


Supporting Parents' Rights and Protect Children

<!DOCTYPE html>

It's about time to support our parents and children.


OPPOSE!!!! parental rights are not threatened by trans students being supported at school in any way

<!DOCTYPE html>

As a teacher, I have seen countless students be harassed or bullied in response to their gender expression, identity, and the assumptions people make about them. School is already an unsafe place for these students. We need to ensure that these rights are maintained and the trans students policies are not modified. I ask parents who believe their rights are somehow being taken away, what about the rights of the parents whose students are trans/nb (aka the people who are ACTUALLY affected by these policies) to have their children feel safe at school?


I oppose the new policy

<!DOCTYPE html>

As a Virginia teacher I STRONGLY oppose this new policy. Students deserve to be safe in school, both physically and emotionally. They deserve to be treated with respect. It is a shame that Youngkin is turning our once very proud education system into this. Focus your attention on the real needs of the school system and stop harassing our students and staff and start supporting them.


Trans Rights are Human Rights

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"The decision to reveal their gender is a personal one between that person and their higher being. No government entity should be allowed to out any, including children to their parents. The actions of others are now putting these children in physical and mental danger. It’s bad enough as an adult to know that I have to look over my shoulders as I walk down the street. Now our children have to do the same. Let them live their lives!"}'>The decision to reveal their gender is a personal one between that person and their higher being. No government entity should be allowed to out any, including children to their parents. The actions of others are now putting these children in physical and mental danger. It’s bad enough as an adult to know that I have to look over my shoulders as I walk down the street. Now our children have to do the same. Let them live their lives!


Unintended consequences - oppose proposed policy

<!DOCTYPE html>

With this new policy and the existing shortage of counselors for school age children, this will create a crisis. Please do not move forward with this without more thought and planning. No one wants childrens' deaths on their conscience.


Trans Lives Matter

<!DOCTYPE html>

Support trans kids!! Trans joy is beautiful, and they're so much better off when they're loved and accepted.


Strongly Opposed

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>I am strongly opposed to this proposition. Hurting and bullying children and requiring teachers to out their students is preposterous. Teachers should be teaching, parents should be parenting, and the Governor's personal feelings regarding child rearing should remain personal. </p>


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

Protect trans kids and non-binary kids reject younkin's anti-trans law.


EQUALITY FOR ALL

<!DOCTYPE html>

Keep equality for all students. Don't let your personal bias let you purposely discriminate the LGBT students, they are just kids trying to live their lives


Protect our children and parental rights

<!DOCTYPE html>

I believe the 2022 Model policies will provide parents and children the protection we didn't get in the past.


I STRONGLY OPPOSE - Protect our Trans Youth

<!DOCTYPE html>

I strongly oppose the proposed policy by Governor Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Education that will require Virginia Schools to discriminate against transgender and non binary students creating a hostile and dangerous school environment for them.  We need to protect transgender and non binary students' rights and privacy.

Oppose this proposed policy and protect our children.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

As a Virginian, as a person who attended Virginian schools from kindergarten to graduation, as a Hidden Valley alum, as a human being, this is a gross violation of privacy and I cannot believe this would happen in my state.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

As a transgender person born in Virgina, I'm disappointed that the state wants to limit the kids that will make up our future.


OPPOSE

Any policy that promotes discrimination in any way, especially towards our youth, is outright appalling. As a transgender individual myself, I can reflect back to when I was a student having to hide my gender identity and force myself to abide by society's definition of how I should look and act based on what gender I was assigned at birth. The biggest point I can make against this policy is that being forced to be someone you're not, especially at such a vulnerable age, can be mentally, physically, and emotionally devastating. For myself, this led to self-harm, to suicidal ideation and attempts, to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and a lack of strong emotional connections with any of my peers.I am just now at nearly 27 years old starting to undo the trauma and learned behaviours from my experiences as a student who had to hide themselves from the world for fear of discrimination. Why would you make any other student have to go through this, rather than set them up for success by celebrating their diversity and individuality? Why make our world more dangerous rather than more inclusive? And yes, I mean OUR world, not just those in the LGBTQIA+ community, but the world we all share as members of the human race.

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Any policy that promotes discrimination in any way, especially towards our youth, is outright appalling. As a transgender individual myself, I can reflect back to when I was a student having to hide my gender identity and force myself to abide by society's definition of how I should look and act based on what gender I was assigned at birth. \n\nThe biggest point I can make against this policy is that being forced to be someone you're not, especially at such a vulnerable age, can be mentally, physically, and emotionally devastating. For myself, this led to self-harm, to suicidal ideation and attempts, to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and a lack of strong emotional connections with any of my peers.\n\nI am just now at nearly 27 years old starting to undo the trauma and learned behaviours from my experiences as a student who had to hide themselves from the world for fear of discrimination. Why would you make any other student have to go through this, rather than set them up for success by celebrating their diversity and individuality? Why make our world more dangerous rather than more inclusive? And yes, I mean OUR world, not just those in the LGBTQIA+ community, but the world we all share as members of the human race."}">Any policy that promotes discrimination in any way, especially towards our youth, is outright appalling. As a transgender individual myself, I can reflect back to when I was a student having to hide my gender identity and force myself to abide by society's definition of how I should look and act based on what gender I was assigned at birth.

The biggest point I can make against this policy is that being forced to be someone you're not, especially at such a vulnerable age, can be mentally, physically, and emotionally devastating. For myself, this led to self-harm, to suicidal ideation and attempts, to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and a lack of strong emotional connections with any of my peers.

I am just now at nearly 27 years old starting to undo the trauma and learned behaviours from my experiences as a student who had to hide themselves from the world for fear of discrimination. Why would you make any other student have to go through this, rather than set them up for success by celebrating their diversity and individuality? Why make our world more dangerous rather than more inclusive? And yes, I mean OUR world, not just those in the LGBTQIA+ community, but the world we all share as members of the human race.


Support Governor Youngkin and Parents

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>I support the new policy by Governor Youngkin and parents rights. </p>


Remember segregation? That's what you're doing to trans and non-binary kids.

I'm a mom of an eight-year-old trans daughter in Alabama and I know all too well how school discrimination policies hurt our children. And it doesn't just hurt the trans kids, it hurts the kids who will miss out on sharing in the lived experiences of others just the same way kids missed out on the shared experiences of their different-looking peers during segregation.My child, who doesn't want anyone to know that she's different, is forced to go to a different restroom when all of the other girls in class line up to go the little girls room. The other kids ask why she goes to the nurse's station every time it's time to go. Alabama's laws are "othering" her, which by the way, is discrimination.Your policies for Virginia might make you feel good momentarily as you collect votes based on lies, but if you allow discrimination in your state, your constituents will eventually show you the door. It's not a matter of IF, it's WHEN, because hearts are changing by the day out here. Good luck.

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I'm a mom of an eight-year-old trans daughter in Alabama and I know all too well how school discrimination policies hurt our children. And it doesn't just hurt the trans kids, it hurts the kids who will miss out on sharing in the lived experiences of others just the same way kids missed out on the shared experiences of their different-looking peers during segregation.\n\nMy child, who doesn't want anyone to know that she's different, is forced to go to a different restroom when all of the other girls in class line up to go the little girls room. The other kids ask why she goes to the nurse's station every time it's time to go. Alabama's laws are \"othering\" her, which by the way, is discrimination.\n\nYour policies for Virginia might make you feel good momentarily as you collect votes based on lies, but if you allow discrimination in your state, your constituents will eventually show you the door. It's not a matter of IF, it's WHEN, because hearts are changing by the day out here. Good luck."}">I'm a mom of an eight-year-old trans daughter in Alabama and I know all too well how school discrimination policies hurt our children. And it doesn't just hurt the trans kids, it hurts the kids who will miss out on sharing in the lived experiences of others just the same way kids missed out on the shared experiences of their different-looking peers during segregation.

My child, who doesn't want anyone to know that she's different, is forced to go to a different restroom when all of the other girls in class line up to go the little girls room. The other kids ask why she goes to the nurse's station every time it's time to go. Alabama's laws are "othering" her, which by the way, is discrimination.

Your policies for Virginia might make you feel good momentarily as you collect votes based on lies, but if you allow discrimination in your state, your constituents will eventually show you the door. It's not a matter of IF, it's WHEN, because hearts are changing by the day out here. Good luck.


These policies are common sense and protect young girls

<!DOCTYPE html>

Men and women are different. And young men and women are vulnerable. Gender dysphoria, as much as certain persons would like to pretend it is not, is in fact, a mental illness. Allowing particularly unstable young men experiencing gender dysphoria in a bathroom with teenage and younger girls is a recipe for disaster. Look no further than Loudoun county.

Parents have spoken, they elected a Governor who wants the primary educator of children to be their parents. Let's get these guidelines in place to protect that right, and the right of young girls to feel safe in their schools.


What experts have you consulted?

<!DOCTYPE html>

This seems to be politicians just backing whatever they think will get votes. Parents should know if their kids are struggling with their identity when the *kid* tells you. If you're not making your kids feel loved enough or safe enough to tell you things, watch a video or read a book about how to be a better parent. Forcing your kids make them trust you less.


Completely Oppose

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>These are harmful policy changes and discriminatory against Trans youth. </p>


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Please protect your transgender and non-binary students. They need to be accepted and supported. Forcing them to use the names, pronouns, and bathrooms they were assigned at birth harms them emotionally and psychologically. It also increases the risk they will be bullied at school and abused at home. Please don’t “out” them. Transgender youth have a much higher than average risk of homelessness and suicide. Being transgender is not the problem. Not being accepted and supported is the problem. Please protect them."}'>Please protect your transgender and non-binary students. They need to be accepted and supported. Forcing them to use the names, pronouns, and bathrooms they were assigned at birth harms them emotionally and psychologically. It also increases the risk they will be bullied at school and abused at home. Please don’t “out” them. Transgender youth have a much higher than average risk of homelessness and suicide. Being transgender is not the problem. Not being accepted and supported is the problem. Please protect them.


Protect Emotionally Vulnerable Children and Parental Rights!

Dear Virginia Dept of Education,

Schools should never secretly socially transition students and keep the child's new name, pronouns and gender identities from parents. I am pleased and relieved that the Virginia Department of Education's revised model policies support parental rights and ensure that school employees don't cut parents out of critical decisions for their children.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) issued "model policies" in 2021 that encouraged every school district in Virginia to hide a child's new gender identity from parents who choose to affirm the child's biological sex. Under Governor Youngkin's leadership, the VDOE's revised policies make it clear that all children should be valued and parents' rights and beliefs should be respected. The 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for all Students and Parents in Virginia's Public Schools keep parents involved in major decisions in their children's lives.

The 2021 VDOE "model policies" encouraged schools to create "a plan (that) may include addressing the student at school with their name and pronoun consistent with their gender identity while using the legal name and pronoun associated with the sex assigned at birth when communicating with parents or guardians."

I strongly support the revised policies that end this practice. Virginia schools should not drive a wedge between parents and their emotionally vulnerable children. Virginia school districts, including those who have already communicated their plans to ignore the 2022 revised model policies, should put an end to secret Gender Support Plans now.

Sincerely,
Edward Christoffers
28505 Cedar Point Rd
Easton, MD 21601

<!DOCTYPE html>

Dear Virginia Dept of Education,<br /><br />Schools should never secretly socially transition students and keep the child's new name, pronouns and gender identities from parents. I am pleased and relieved that the Virginia Department of Education's revised model policies support parental rights and ensure that school employees don't cut parents out of critical decisions for their children. <br /><br />The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) issued "model policies" in 2021 that encouraged every school district in Virginia to hide a child's new gender identity from parents who choose to affirm the child's biological sex. Under Governor Youngkin's leadership, the VDOE's revised policies make it clear that all children should be valued and parents' rights and beliefs should be respected. The 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for all Students and Parents in Virginia's Public Schools keep parents involved in major decisions in their children's lives.<br /><br />The 2021 VDOE "model policies" encouraged schools to create "a plan (that) may include addressing the student at school with their name and pronoun consistent with their gender identity while using the legal name and pronoun associated with the sex assigned at birth when communicating with parents or guardians." <br /><br />I strongly support the revised policies that end this practice. Virginia schools should not drive a wedge between parents and their emotionally vulnerable children. Virginia school districts, including those who have already communicated their plans to ignore the 2022 revised model policies, should put an end to secret Gender Support Plans now.<br /><br />Sincerely,
<br />Edward Christoffers
<br />28505 Cedar Point Rd<br />Easton, MD 21601<br /><img src="http://admin.phone2action.com/email/open/leg/657523/148698466" width="1" height="1" />


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

You're so obsessed with parental right you're forgetting about the rights of these trans kids they have rights too and we're sick of our rights and freedoms being debated by people who don't know us what it's like to be trans or nb you people are talking out of your ass which explains why your ideas stink so bad


Oppose!

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>Unfair, unethical, and harmful new policies directed at a already marginalized group of fragile youth! </p>


Defending Parental Rights and Families

<!DOCTYPE html>

As a Catholic Priest, I have the privilege of serving many people.  My ministry allows me to work with families, especially those with school-aged children.  As such, I have come appreciate the devastating effect on the community when people start trying to drive wedges between parents and their children.  It is always of concern when entire institutions begin redefining what "family" is and begin acting as if paid employees' opinions and values are of more importance that those of parents.  It is even more evil when those institutions, and their employees, promote these values without parents' knowledge or permission, even going so far as encourage children from communicating with their parents.  I have unfortunately seen the effects of this firsthand.  Any division within a family is a trial.  But, when there is intentional division sown by public officials in schools, this must be stopped.  Speaking specifically on the phenomenon which is "transgenderism," (gender dysphoria) I have seen what happens when teachers, counselors and other public school employees encourage a young person to question their identity, without communicating the situation to the parents or checking if the advice given at school aligns with the values of the parents.  I have visited these young people in the hospital, I have celebrated their funerals, I have walked with their parents through their bewilderment and grief.

Gov. Youngkin; thank you.  Parents know best, not government employees, no matter how well-intentioned.  Keep public education out of the business of social justice and experimentation.  Let teachers teach: parents parent; and kids be kids.  When you play with this natural order, when you let exceptions become rules, chaos ensues.  Our Commonwealth has had enough chaos.


OPPOSED-Thoughts on The Proposed Changes to Trans Yourh Policy

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"As a trans woman from neighboring Kentucky, I urge the people of Virginia to ceases this mindless culture war pandering. By following through with the proposed changes, you are damaging the lives of trans and non-binary youths throughout your state. These are children who need help from their elders more than most kids, and your attempt to use them as political instruments will hurt them horribly when they need help the most. I grew up in an age where my identity was considered a joke, and this destroyed many opportunities for me. I can only imagine what effect these kids will experience by their identities being actively suppressed. I hope you will see the light, and allow these kids to live lives free of pointless culture war pandering."}'>As a trans woman from neighboring Kentucky, I urge the people of Virginia to ceases this mindless culture war pandering. By following through with the proposed changes, you are damaging the lives of trans and non-binary youths throughout your state. These are children who need help from their elders more than most kids, and your attempt to use them as political instruments will hurt them horribly when they need help the most. I grew up in an age where my identity was considered a joke, and this destroyed many opportunities for me. I can only imagine what effect these kids will experience by their identities being actively suppressed. I hope you will see the light, and allow these kids to live lives free of pointless culture war pandering.


Support strongly

<!DOCTYPE html>

The model policy just makes sense.  We can accept biology as fact.  This policy will ease the teacher and staff burden of navigating gender preferences, etc.  Students are in school to learn.


Protection for ALL students

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>I find this proposed policy for the treatment of transgender students in public schools to be fair, balanced,and respectful to the personal or religious beliefs of ALL students and their parents. Just as importantly it protects the right of EVERY PARENT to direct the care, upbringing, and education of THEIR child.  I strongly belief this policy should be used as a model for EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL nationwide. </p>


Imposing your values on others is wrong

<!DOCTYPE html>

<p>Why is it that people waving the flag of morality feel it necessary to imposing their own views on all those around us. Have you no compassion? How can you think that just because you think it's "right" that everyone else must fall in line. These kids don't choose to have issues with their sexuality. You must understand that it is not easy for them to come to grips with who they are inside. How can you take the heartless position of denying them the reality of their situation instead of helping them navigate the life's burden that has been placed on them? This is not my definition of Christian love.  It reminds me more of the Taliban imposing their morals on the population of Iran. Is that where we are headed? </p>


Completely SUPPORT!!!

<!DOCTYPE html>

This is just the beginning to protect our parental rights and our children.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Children should feel comfortable, be able to form their own opinions, and present themselves how they wish to as they're growing up. They should have a place where they feel protected and safe and like their peers and NOT ostracized and bullied and told that they're wrong for feeling how they're feeling. If you are a parent, guardian, or even a teacher of a child ; you should examine how you treat this literal human person who has their own individual thoughts and emotions and motivations. If you believe you have any right to control any of those things, I implore you to get some therapy. Read some books. Being a Parent does not make you a property owner, it makes you a guide and support for another living being that you helped create. Get it together."}">Children should feel comfortable, be able to form their own opinions, and present themselves how they wish to as they're growing up. They should have a place where they feel protected and safe and like their peers and NOT ostracized and bullied and told that they're wrong for feeling how they're feeling. If you are a parent, guardian, or even a teacher of a child ; you should examine how you treat this literal human person who has their own individual thoughts and emotions and motivations. If you believe you have any right to control any of those things, I implore you to get some therapy. Read some books. Being a Parent does not make you a property owner, it makes you a guide and support for another living being that you helped create. Get it together.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

all trans and nonbinary students deserve to be educated. i deserve to be treated equally. i deserve my education.


Inclusive Schools to Support Life for all Students

- Transgender college students report experiencing disordered eating at approximately four times the rate of their cisgender classmates. 7- 32% of transgender people report using their eating disorder to modify their body without hormones.8- 56% of transgender people with eating disorders believe their disorder is not related to their physical body.8- Gender dysphoria and body dissatisfaction in transgender people is often cited as a key link to eating disorders.7- Non-binary people may restrict their eating to appear thin, consistent with the common stereotype of androgynous people in popular culture.7Supporting trans and non-binary, gender nonconforming youth is suicide prevention and eating disorder prevention. Eating disorders are the second most fatal mental health concern next to opioid use. The risk and incidence of eating disorders among trans individuals is significant and statistics likely are missing the reality of this.By offering trans-inclusive policies and allowing youth to be youth - allows for reducing the risk of death by suicide and death related to an eating disorder. As an eating disorder dietitian and educator working with adolescents, this time frame of youth's lives already has too many societal pressures to survive being a(n) child, adolescent in a fractured world. All human beings -including trans and non-binary youth- will benefit from staying away from anti-trans policies. Allowing inclusivity and getting away from oppression around folk's gender identity, gender expression, allows more space and grace for people to be themselves, think critically, name and set healthy boundaries, encouraging the practice and active use of consent around body, identity, and expression. Trans and non-binary identities are more than just "words", the significance of identifying self holds political, social, personal meaning. Let's let our youth and future generations live, thrive, and BE through inclusive measures and respect.7. Lauren Muhlheim, L., PsyD, CEDS. (2020, June 20). Eating Disorders in Transgender People. Retrieved February 22, 2021, from https://www.verywellmind.com/eating-disorders-in-transgender-people-45825208. Duffy, M. E., Henkel, K. E., & Earnshaw, V. A. (2016). Transgender Clients’ Experiences of Eating Disorder Treatment. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 10(3), 136-149. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538605.2016.1177806

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"- Transgender college students report experiencing disordered eating at approximately four times the rate of their cisgender classmates. 7\n- 32% of transgender people report using their eating disorder to modify their body without hormones.8\n- 56% of transgender people with eating disorders believe their disorder is not related to their physical body.8\n- Gender dysphoria and body dissatisfaction in transgender people is often cited as a key link to eating disorders.7\n- Non-binary people may restrict their eating to appear thin, consistent with the common stereotype of androgynous people in popular culture.7\n\nSupporting trans and non-binary, gender nonconforming youth is suicide prevention and eating disorder prevention. Eating disorders are the second most fatal mental health concern next to opioid use. The risk and incidence of eating disorders among trans individuals is significant and statistics likely are missing the reality of this.\n\nBy offering trans-inclusive policies and allowing youth to be youth - allows for reducing the risk of death by suicide and death related to an eating disorder. \n\n As an eating disorder dietitian and educator working with adolescents, this time frame of youth's lives already has too many societal pressures to survive being a(n) child, adolescent in a fractured world. All human beings -including trans and non-binary youth- will benefit from staying away from anti-trans policies. Allowing inclusivity and getting away from oppression around folk's gender identity, gender expression, allows more space and grace for people to be themselves, think critically, name and set healthy boundaries, encouraging the practice and active use of consent around body, identity, and expression. Trans and non-binary identities are more than just \"words\", the significance of identifying self holds political, social, personal meaning. Let's let our youth and future generations live, thrive, and BE through inclusive measures and respect.\n\n7. Lauren Muhlheim, L., PsyD, CEDS. (2020, June 20). Eating Disorders in Transgender People. Retrieved February 22, 2021, from https://www.verywellmind.com/eating-disorders-in-transgender-people-4582520\n8. Duffy, M. E., Henkel, K. E., &amp; Earnshaw, V. A. (2016). Transgender Clients’ Experiences of Eating Disorder Treatment. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 10(3), 136-149. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538605.2016.1177806"}">- Transgender college students report experiencing disordered eating at approximately four times the rate of their cisgender classmates. 7
- 32% of transgender people report using their eating disorder to modify their body without hormones.8
- 56% of transgender people with eating disorders believe their disorder is not related to their physical body.8
- Gender dysphoria and body dissatisfaction in transgender people is often cited as a key link to eating disorders.7
- Non-binary people may restrict their eating to appear thin, consistent with the common stereotype of androgynous people in popular culture.7

Supporting trans and non-binary, gender nonconforming youth is suicide prevention and eating disorder prevention. Eating disorders are the second most fatal mental health concern next to opioid use. The risk and incidence of eating disorders among trans individuals is significant and statistics likely are missing the reality of this.

By offering trans-inclusive policies and allowing youth to be youth - allows for reducing the risk of death by suicide and death related to an eating disorder.

As an eating disorder dietitian and educator working with adolescents, this time frame of youth's lives already has too many societal pressures to survive being a(n) child, adolescent in a fractured world. All human beings -including trans and non-binary youth- will benefit from staying away from anti-trans policies. Allowing inclusivity and getting away from oppression around folk's gender identity, gender expression, allows more space and grace for people to be themselves, think critically, name and set healthy boundaries, encouraging the practice and active use of consent around body, identity, and expression. Trans and non-binary identities are more than just "words", the significance of identifying self holds political, social, personal meaning. Let's let our youth and future generations live, thrive, and BE through inclusive measures and respect.

7. Lauren Muhlheim, L., PsyD, CEDS. (2020, June 20). Eating Disorders in Transgender People. Retrieved February 22, 2021, from https://www.verywellmind.com/eating-disorders-in-transgender-people-4582520
8. Duffy, M. E., Henkel, K. E., &amp; Earnshaw, V. A. (2016). Transgender Clients’ Experiences of Eating Disorder Treatment. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 10(3), 136-149. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538605.2016.1177806


Strongly oppose.


Stop Segregation - oppose the proposed policy

<!DOCTYPE html>

This policy will result in a segregated group of minority people who will lack access to education. This goes against the purpose of the education department and at least one law


harmful policies not based on EBP

I am against the new model policies for students. These policies are not based in practices supported by any evidence or research and are guaranteed to lead to dangerous outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth. Specifically for high schools, accreditation is based on several categories including graduation and completion index, dropout rate, and chronic absenteeism. Policies like the newly introduced model policies will directly and negatively impact LGBTQ students' ability to meet these criteria and therefore impact their schools’ accreditation. Transgender youth in particular are six times more likely to miss school, while a third of surveyed LGBTQ students missed at least one entire day of school in the past month, all because they felt unsafe. If you want to address chronic absenteeism, addressing the reasons LGBTQ students feel unsafe in school is imperative. Creating more reasons for them to feel unsafe at school, for example by allowing teachers to misgender and misname them, will only exacerbate school avoidance and increase absenteeismEven when they are present, LGBTQ+ students are not effectively supported. 40% of LGBTQ students avoid Health/PE because they feel unsafe or uncomfortable, despite 2 credits of Health/PE being required for graduation. LGBTQ students who reported that they were considering dropping out of school cite two large issues as their reasoning: academic issues (68.4%) and hostile school climate (60.8%), including issues with harassment, unsupportive peers or educators, and gendered school policies/practices.When a student comes to a guidance counselor and says they want to get their GED because they can't stand being here anymore, which has happened on multiple occasions to one Henrico Co staff I know, the counselor does what is best for them. However, a GED does not count as a full graduation point, and a school environment that is so unsafe that they want to get their GED rather than stay long enough to graduate perpetuates lower scores on the graduation/completion index. When a student comes to talk about making it to graduation but cannot share that part of their struggle is transphobic bullying because the counselor will now be required to call their parents and explain why they are being bullied, the school cannot effectively support their success.These policies harm students. They do not set them up to be successful. Virginia schools made significant progress last year with the 2021 Model Policies. They were evidence-based, unlike the new policies. Parents already have a choice - to accept and love their children for who they are, or not to do so. Every decision made in schools should be made by answering the question “What is in the best interest of the student?” Adhering to these new policies is not in the best interest of the students.

<!DOCTYPE html>

I am against the new model policies for students. These policies are not based in practices supported by any evidence or research and are guaranteed to lead to dangerous outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth.

Specifically for high schools, accreditation is based on several categories including graduation and completion index, dropout rate, and chronic absenteeism. Policies like the newly introduced model policies will directly and negatively impact LGBTQ students' ability to meet these criteria and therefore impact their schools’ accreditation. Transgender youth in particular are six times more likely to miss school, while a third of surveyed LGBTQ students missed at least one entire day of school in the past month, all because they felt unsafe. If you want to address chronic absenteeism, addressing the reasons LGBTQ students feel unsafe in school is imperative. Creating more reasons for them to feel unsafe at school, for example by allowing teachers to misgender and misname them, will only exacerbate school avoidance and increase absenteeism

Even when they are present, LGBTQ+ students are not effectively supported. 40% of LGBTQ students avoid Health/PE because they feel unsafe or uncomfortable, despite 2 credits of Health/PE being required for graduation. LGBTQ students who reported that they were considering dropping out of school cite two large issues as their reasoning: academic issues (68.4%) and hostile school climate (60.8%), including issues with harassment, unsupportive peers or educators, and gendered school policies/practices.

When a student comes to a guidance counselor and says they want to get their GED because they can't stand being here anymore, which has happened on multiple occasions to one Henrico Co staff I know, the counselor does what is best for them. However, a GED does not count as a full graduation point, and a school environment that is so unsafe that they want to get their GED rather than stay long enough to graduate perpetuates lower scores on the graduation/completion index. When a student comes to talk about making it to graduation but cannot share that part of their struggle is transphobic bullying because the counselor will now be required to call their parents and explain why they are being bullied, the school cannot effectively support their success.

These policies harm students. They do not set them up to be successful. Virginia schools made significant progress last year with the 2021 Model Policies. They were evidence-based, unlike the new policies. Parents already have a choice - to accept and love their children for who they are, or not to do so. Every decision made in schools should be made by answering the question “What is in the best interest of the student?” Adhering to these new policies is not in the best interest of the students.


OPPOSE

I did not know I was trans as a kid. I grew up in a small town in Kentucky; the first time I even heard the word 'transgender,' I was about 16. It would be another four years before I would come into that identity myself. What a beautiful world we've already forged, where children have the language to describe their experiences far earlier than I did. It is, therefore, abhorrent to set policies in place that serve only to harm these kids. Shame on those who wrote these policies, and shame on those who would gleefully enforce them. You cannot change who these kids are. The choice is simple: either support them and help them grow into the incredible adults they can be, or force them into the closet, bar the door, and hope that they do not one day break down the door anyway.When I was a kid, there was a really popular phrase I heard over and over: "What would Jesus do?" Reread the last sentence of the previous paragraph, and ask yourself which one Jesus would choose.

<!DOCTYPE html>

<span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}' data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I did not know I was trans as a kid. I grew up in a small town in Kentucky; the first time I even heard the word 'transgender,' I was about 16. It would be another four years before I would come into that identity myself. What a beautiful world we've already forged, where children have the language to describe their experiences far earlier than I did. It is, therefore, abhorrent to set policies in place that serve only to harm these kids. Shame on those who wrote these policies, and shame on those who would gleefully enforce them. You cannot change who these kids are. The choice is simple: either support them and help them grow into the incredible adults they can be, or force them into the closet, bar the door, and hope that they do not one day break down the door anyway.\n\nWhen I was a kid, there was a really popular phrase I heard over and over: \"What would Jesus do?\" Reread the last sentence of the previous paragraph, and ask yourself which one Jesus would choose."}">I did not know I was trans as a kid. I grew up in a small town in Kentucky; the first time I even heard the word 'transgender,' I was about 16. It would be another four years before I would come into that identity myself. What a beautiful world we've already forged, where children have the language to describe their experiences far earlier than I did. It is, therefore, abhorrent to set policies in place that serve only to harm these kids. Shame on those who wrote these policies, and shame on those who would gleefully enforce them. You cannot change who these kids are. The choice is simple: either support them and help them grow into the incredible adults they can be, or force them into the closet, bar the door, and hope that they do not one day break down the door anyway.

When I was a kid, there was a really popular phrase I heard over and over: "What would Jesus do?" Reread the last sentence of the previous paragraph, and ask yourself which one Jesus would choose.


Children deserve privacy and respect too

<!DOCTYPE html>

As a mom of 4 daughters,  I take my"job" or responsibility as a parent seriously.   I have worked hard to help them understand choices, consequences,  and how the things they do will impact their lives.  I have stressed the importance of doing the right thing,  for them,  for our communities,  for our world.   I have always seen the mom job as preparing them to be mannered,  respectful,  productive members of our society,  including the importance of voting.

We teach,  we nurture,  we love and support.  We should not dictate. We should not limit.

We certainly should not have our teachers,  coaches, etc, playing tattle-tale, breaking the trust of our children,  who need those people to help them grow.

I know of this may pass,  and I do not worry about my grandbabies because I know I have raised my daughters right. I do worry about other babies though,  and the harm this policy WILL cause.

We need to show our children we believe in them and support THEIR choices,  not reduce and restrain them in becoming who they are.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

Please do not do this. It is so, so harmful. Many trans youth are not safe at home, and this will drive so many to suicide.


Strongly support Parents' rights!

<!DOCTYPE html>

Thanks for this new policies to protect our families.


Strongly oppose the model guidance

<!DOCTYPE html>

Life is tough enough for LGBTQ+ kids.  The proposed guidance makes school a hostile place, when it should be a place where ALL kids can be themselves in a safe space.  This is an abhorrent step backwards by VA and makes me wonder what's next.


In Support of the New, Youngkin Model Policies

<!DOCTYPE html>

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

My school district spent a lot of time & effort debating the older policies over the last year. Our result was very similar to the new policies.

The new policies’ removal of language that encouraged school officials to follow procedures to essentially deceive parents when their children are making potentially life-altering decisions regarding their gender identity in a school setting. Thus, removing a wedge between parents and their child, at a time when they need to have more communication—that the old policy encouraged.

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

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


WHY WOULD YOU EVEN CONSIDER THIS

<!DOCTYPE html>

I grew up in the Virginia school system and have known many trans people in my life. I can say without a doubt that most of them are some of the funniest, kindest, and just all around most amazing people you will ever meet. Virginia's proposal here would only cause suffering and sadness to many people while accomplish exactly zilch in positive gain. Thinking about this from a more conservative position, if one of your classmates comes into school dressed as a girl, refers to themself as a girl, and expresses themself as a girl, if you suddenly force them to identify as a male again, I guarantee you those kids will have a lot more questions then before. Questions that will lead them to meeting and talking to more trans people and coming to find they are human too. If you are so convinced that merely the sight of or interaction with a trans person somehow makes your kids more likely to be trans, then this is a guarantee that they will be talking to and befriending more. Then thinking about this from a more liberal perspective, this just flies in the face of everything the founding fathers stood for. I mean how asinine is it that students are not allowed to refer to themselves as a specific word because of what they have between their legs. What kind of basis for a law is that? It's the exact kind of strange and pointless laws made up by far away elites that George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and all the other founders sought to remove from this great country. I'm not speaking to you as one of the stereotypical twitter leftists you are probably attributing this voice to. I am a proudly patriotic American, a straight white dude, the most stereotypically American you can get. I got an American flag hanging in my apartment. I love my country and I want to see it improve. This will only set back our country, divide us more, and ultimately lower the standing of America in the international community so another country like China or Russia can step in and oppress the rest of the world around us while we sit in the mud arguing over which words a 17 year old is allowed to say


STRONGLY Oppose! Protect Trans Youth

<!DOCTYPE html>

Good morning, I am extremely concerned and Strongly Opposed to the newly proposed policy by Gov. Youngkin. Today the US released their annual report card regarding how far behind students are in reading and math, due to the pandemic. We need to be focusing on supporting out students' academic and emotional growth after years of living through a pandemic, instead of attacking them. In no way would my child grow academically if they are being bullied and harassed by harmful policies created to harm them.

I support Virginia students, teachers, and staff, including all trans and nonbinary ones!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Stewart


Strongly Support Governor Younkin's proposal

<!DOCTYPE html>

Dialog should always exist between parents and their children. I believe those individuals who are opposed to the Governor's proposal are promoting fear and seeking an end to parental rights. I encourage everyone to read about child development and the various social and emotional growth children go through. It might be very eye opening to some who believe children have the right to decide their gender identity when they have not fully developed emotionally.


Strongly oppose


Supporting Governor and 2022 Model Policies

<!DOCTYPE html>

Parents know their children's needs better than anyone, they also have the right to guide their child's development. Thanks Governor for this proposed policies.


OPPOSE

<!DOCTYPE html>

Reject the proposed model policies.  Protecting all children is protecting trans children.  By not demonstrating basic human dignity toward these individuals, we are showing all of our children that it is ok to discriminate.