Strongly support the new policies.


Strongly support

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Thank you for protecting our children governor!


THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP FOR KIDS AND PARENTS. I SUPPORT THIS!

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You are beginning to take the step in the right direction to restore excellence in Virginia. Teachers don't have more access to kids than parents...period!


SUPPORT

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I fully support this policy. Parents need to be informed of their children's well being and what is going on with them. Period. Just like minors cannot make medical decisions for themselves, this policy helps protect children by letting parents decide what is best for their children. Children's brains are not fully developed, so they need parental guidance, especially with regards to confusing issues like transgenderism. I'm amazed at how many people get riled up thinking this will harm their kids, maybe these people don't even have kids, but just commenting on this board as activists. If their kids are transgendered and they know it, fine. What harm is being done to their kids? However, a lot of harm will be done if parents are not informed if their kids are confused or struggling with the gender issue.


Oppose

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<p>These kids need to be treated equitably. This will have horrible impacts on the mental well-being of CHILDREN! </p>


FIRMLY OPPOSED - TRANS KIDS ARE NOT MENTALLY ILL/THIS IS NOT A "PHASE"

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Leave your hate and religion out of the classroom. If you can't create a safe space for ALL children in school, then systemically, something is not right with the way public school is run. Trans kids are not going through a phase, and empirically, the number who revert back to assigned birth gender is 2.5%, according to a near-decade long study with over 300 participants. These participants (between ages 3 and 12) were interviewed after 5 years of transitioning, and 97.5% of them confirmed they were likely to continue identifying as that preferred gender moving forward.

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/2/e2021056082/186992/Gender-Identity-5-Years-After-Social-Transition

The delusional parents and people like Youngkin who believe that their or other's children will be assaulted or raped by a trans kid in a locker room are just that, delusions based on fear of circumstances they don't understand. And Youngkin is a professional fearmongerer, so the uneducated few will buy right into his distasteful rhetoric without question or individual research or experiential proof of the data. And the data opposes their myopic, fascistic declarations. These proposed regulations are discriminatory, hateful, and theocratic, and they have no place in our systems of governance or our educational institutions.


DOE 22-23 Model Policies Is Bad for Kids and Parents

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The proposed rule would require transgender kids to use the bathroom for their birth gender. This will expose them to more bullying and harassment than they already endure. It will not make anyone safer or increase anyone’s rights.

The rule would allow bigoted teachers to deadname trans kids. This essentially allows teachers to bully them. Again, this makes schools less safe and less able to focus on learning.

The rule would require teachers to out trans kids to their parents. Many LGBT kids live in homes with bigoted parents who will abuse them, throw them out of the house, or even kill them. Coming out is a deeply thoughtful, important, and personal decision. No one has right to out anyone against their will ever.

This rule will remove what little protection trans kids already have and make it harder for them to learn. It will increase their already very high rates of depression and suicide. This rule will kill children.

 I don’t want to turn straight kids into queer kids. I just don’t want queer kids to turn into dead kids.


I strongly oppose this policy.

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I strongly oppose this policy.


Children cannot consent...give parents their lawful rights and pass this policy!

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Thank you VDOE, stand strong!


As a person of faith, you should know the 10 commandments...

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Say yes to this Policy!


Say YES to this Policy, it's the LAW

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Thank you VDOE for recognizing rights afforded by Va and the Supreme Court of the US.


As a person of faith, I strong OPPOSE

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ALL children deserve to be protected at school. Shame on you, Governor Youngkin.


Youngkin should stay out of this

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<p>Please help support ALL our children and youth and their mental health. I suggest we install several single use bathrooms in schools and then there’s no problem on who goes where. </p>


Oppose

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This policy will lead to more bullying and harassment. It will be harmful to students, regardless of gender identity.


Oppose.  Please.  STOP.

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This is not your business, Governor.  The sexuality of your constituents (regardless of age) is not your concern.  This is just another dog whistle the far right uses to try to drive wedges into our society.  This is NOT A PROBLEM.  I have a child in public school - this is a non-issue.  Please find something more constructive to spend tax dollars and executive-level time on.  I do not want my child to have to spend her life cleaning up the various nonsensical messes conservatives have made to score political points with religious zealots, racists and homophobes.  You aren't representing most of us with this foolishness.

Stop.


I strongly oppose the proposed policy against trans youths - it will do HARM to these young people.

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This proposed policy will be extremely harmful to transgender and nonbinary kids. I have worked with trans patients, and there are already enough struggles they face. While this proposal may have good intentions for the "protection" of these children, this proposal actually has great potential to harm them. It favors parents who may already create emotionally/psychology/physically unsafe home environments for trans children. In supporting parents, this policy does not actually help their children but rather sanctions abuse. I strongly believe that it would be irresponsible to move forward with a policy that could damage the mental health of an already vulnerable population.

Do no harm. This policy will not help the children. It may comfort parents who do not accept their gender identities, but it will not change the child's identity, and therefore cannot help parents or families. It can absolutely in no way help the children. If there is such LITTLE benefit to be gained from this, then the risk of HARM is too great to proceed. There is no place in Virginia policy for such harm. I urge all to reject this.


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As a parent and an educator, I strongly oppose this proposed policy. Transgender and nonbinary children know who they are. Parental opposition will not change their fundamental identity, and being forced to use the identity their parents wish them to use is deeply damaging. Forceable outing and identity rejection creates unsafe school and home environments for these already vulnerable children and youth. Extensive research shows the positive effects of using preferred names and pronouns on young people's wellbeing and performance. Students spend the majority of their time in school -- they deserve safe and accommodating learning environments. Teachers should not be put in the position of monitoring and reporting students' private lives to parents.


Strongly Oppose!

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<p>This policy will harm some of our most vulnerable children. Why lead with ignorance and hatred when you could lead with compassion and understanding? Trans kids are not your scape goat! Support trans kids. </p>


Against

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<p>Governor Younkin and VA Assembly as a constituent of District 33 I need for you to represent my views and not yours. I am against the proposed policies for transgender youth. </p>


Opposition to Gov. Youngkin's proposal about transgender students

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The Governor's proposal is cruel and dangerous. It will cause extreme suffering for many students of K-12 ages, in some cases resulting in suicide. Instead of political and cynical expediency, the Governor should inform himself about the issues and visit with trans students and youth. Their gender is totally irrelevant to their value as human beings and the potential they have to contribute to society.

I am extremely opposed to the coercion this proposal will place on teachers, families and students.


STRONGLY OPPOSE PROPOSED POLICY WHICH VIOLATES PARENT AND STUDENT RIGHTS

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The proposed policy is a veiled attempt to deny transgender individuals equal access to education in Virginia and to marginalize and exclude students who identify as transgender. This is set forth in the policy which 1. requires separate single bathrooms or use of bathrooms inconsistent with their identified and outward gender appearance placing them at risk from other students. 2. Requiring accommodations based on sex at birth which would require single changing rooms/overnight accommodations or placement with students of the opposite gender then they identify and present. 3. THE BIGGIE -- Section III(d)(3) states no staff or student shall be required to use the pronoun or name of a transgender student, even if student has the proposed policy's parental request in writing to use their pronouns and name, if if conflicts with their constitutional rights. In doing so, the policy violates the student's rights and negates the rights of parents to make decisions regarding their child's wellbeing and safety.

Section 111 (d)(3)  implicitly gives people the ability to use religious freedom and freedom of speech in the US Constitution to deny transgender students and their parents equal rights and equal access to education.  It is the intent of the proposed policy and negates all preceding sections of the proposed policy including parental rights.

This policy is a political ploy by Governor Youngkin, whose children attend a school that is LBGTQ inclusive in DC and is a time consuming diversion from issues in Virginia schools and the state that have direct impacts on ALL students and their families.

Transgender students are at higher risk of suicide because they are made to feel unaccepted by others in society and in many cases, their families.  Requiring parents to approve use of pronouns or name change could place a student at risk of physical or psychological harm. Students may be kicked out of homes, etc. The current policy protects students and provides a safer environment for learning than Youngkin's "payback" to people, yes parents, who refuse to accept differences in people.

School is for learning about the past and the future and this policy says transgender VA students do not have the same rights as other to their future.  And it chooses which parents have rights -- My right as a parent is removed by the this policy which states staff and students do not have to recognize the name or pronoun of a transgender individual.

I STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS POLICY!!!


Stop KILLING CHILDREN.

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<p>Outing a trans child against their will is morally bankrupt, ungodly, and could likely KILL them. Their blood will be on YOUR hands. Unsupportive parents may abuse or even kill a child for being trans. Supportive parents would already know anyway. The stress of being attacked at home vastly and directly raises the suicide rate in a well documented way. You are telling trans CHILDREN to DIE. That's murder. Plain and simple. Thou shalt not kill. If you pass this, you'll be in court immediately and sued for the needless death of minors. No amount of money will bring back those lives on your hands. Trans kids are PEOPLE. Not your political pawns to genocide. </p>


Oppose

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<p>Being a kid is hard enough. This is an environment for learning and not hiding who they are. Leave this kids alone. The government should mind its on business. </p>


Strongly Oppose

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I strongly oppose this policy. If allowed to stand it will further stigmatize students who are already highly at risk.


Strongly AGAINST the proposed policies

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I am strongly AGAINST the proposed policies.

The proposed policies place the values of a very specific belief system over the needs of an unknown number of individual students. The purpose appears to be to force conformity to a simplistic and rigid notion of binary sex and gender rather than crafting policies that seek to help as many as possible.

The parent/child relationship should be primary, however, we know there are too many cases where a child has faced danger at home due to their identity. Sometimes school can be the safest place for a student, and policies need to recognize and prepare for these situations.

The Virginia public school system is an institution built to serve, educate, and in many cases protect, as many students as possible. This means it must recognize and allow for many different value and belief systems. The proposed policies seek to force the values and priorities of one set of beliefs on the student population as a whole. At best, the proposed policies are a waste of public resources. At worst, they are likely to cause psychological, emotional, and physical harm to a generation of Virginia students. Regardless, they are short sighted and ignore the changing landscape and needs of Virginia's evolving citizenry.

I ask the Administration to please consider policies that are built to address the many different needs of a very broad range of student lives, rather than seek to impose the values of a very specific belief system onto that broader spectrum of experience.


Strongly oppose Youngkin's anti-child policy

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I'm writing to strongly oppose Gov. Youngkin's policy against transgender youth, which will result in more children being bullied, singled out, and harmed. This decision to make children pawns to earn political points with the far right voting block is disgusting and frankly un-Christian. In the Bible (Ephesians), it says "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs." According to THEIR NEEDS. Not what you think they need. Listen to trans kids and their families. Be an actual leader and human being versus a craven politician.


Oppose


Don't Foster the Atmosphere that leads to Bullying and Suicides

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I am writing on behalf of several friends who have children who would be affected by this. I am  a 68-year-old, white ,straight woman. I do not understand why you would "other" children and make up a harm that does not exist. Young girls are more under threat from a straight male attacking them anywhere in the school than a trans child using the same bathroom. I support the programs that help children accept differences and even embrace that their classmates have differences big and small that do not make them less than. These differences are not a harm to them. I am a Christian that sees this is the directive to love others as we love ourselves.


Don’t let white men ruin women’s sports

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Under the guise of inclusion, white men want to eradicate women’s sports. You make more than us for doing the same jobs. Now you want to dominate our sports? Take our scholarships? Protecting women makes me a homophobe? You have played right into their hands.


Way to be a NAZI!!!!!

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The very fact that teachers are expected to "rat out" transgendered kids to parents who MAY NOT be the most loving and understanding the world is obnoxious and mean. It sounds like Governor CRT is trying to drive up the youth suicide rate in the state. Lord have mercy 2025 can not come soon enough!


Does he even know how many kids will not go to school after this?

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As a transgender student with really bad anxiety, if he puts these policies into place, this would make my anxiety so much worse. There have been times where I didn't go to school because my anxiety was so bad, and this will just make it worse. So many nonbinary and transgender students already deal with mental health issues, and with this being considered, they have been made 10 times worse. It will get to a point where many students either drop out or skip school because their dysphoria is so bad that they'd rather not learn. Does he want the youth of Virginia to be uneducated because of what he put in place?


A step in the right direction

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The new guidelines are a step in the right direction but more needs to be done.

It is clear our children are being indoctrinated with the leftist political agenda at our schools.

We need to go back to traditional math as the "new math" is little more than a tool to make children into order following drones while simultaneously confounding  parents.


Strongly oppose - educator and parent

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<p>I strongly oppose this discriminatory legislation. Implementing these policies would harm trans kids by putting them at risk of physical and psychological harm in school. School is supposed to be a safe space. We need to protect our kids from hateful and ignorant ideas that seek to exclude and punish kids for who they are. I want my kid to grow up in a state that values diversity and inclusion. These policies would set Virginia back in upholding these values. </p>


Transgender Policy

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To protect all students, so there is no Loudon County repeat of rape at two schools because a student took advantage of the system, there a process needs put in place. A student can't decide on a whim, given current "rules," whether he/she is male or female. Also, if a student confides in the school, without parent notification and commits suicide, where does that leave the school in being open to lawsuits? It's interesting that those students who participated in walkouts and are transgender...their parents are aware of their child's identification. Some rule/law needs put in place regarding parent notification that will protect the student and the school. Help parents be parents.


The comfort/safety of ALL students should be supported, with parental involvement

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Parents should retain their right to knowledge of their child's mental health and subsequent treatment. Biological female safety and equality should be retained in regard to sex based spaces and activities. Refusing he/she/they pronouns should amount to discrimination/bullying. Made-up language (ze/zer/fae, etc) should NOT be forced upon staff. Staff and children, with the exception of certain pronouns, should NOT be forced to adhere or be subjected to indoctrination that does not specifically relate to required education or individual safety, and staff should NOT be forced to comply with standards not backed by biological science. All students who insist on trans identities should be supported to the fullest extent possible by a team of parents, staff, and medical professionals to a degree that promotes their greatest wellbeing while still respecting the rights and safety of all other students and staff.

Overall, in support of these changes to protect females and parents from being pushed to the sidelines in favor of a political movement.


School Model Policy

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The 2022 Model Policy seems to be in-line with traditional values and norms in Virginia and in the US.  It provides options for students who choose to live outside the norms and it seems to do so with dignity and respect.  Parental involvement is rightly preserved in this policy, as well as providing a methodology for school administrations to meet the needs of students and be inclusive of all students.  I strongly support the protection of parental involvement in the schools, school programs, and school policies.  Our young people are not wards of the state and we should not treat them as such by excluding parental involvement in their academic career.   I strongly support making suitable provisions for all students such that each student has a positive atmosphere in which to pursue their academic goals.  I do not support policies that place students in situations that may be dangerous to them, and I do not support policies that set-up or propagate these dangerous situations.


Treatment of transgender students in virginia

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Strongly agree with Youngkin’s policy to keep parents involved.


youngkin’s absurd plan against transgender students - strongly oppose!


Mental and Emotional Health of Students

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While attempting to give more control to the parents, this policy does not seem to consider the mental and emotional health of the trans child. I would love to think that a child with a trans gender identity could have those conversations first at home, but the reality is that many children do not feel safe to open up there first. The evidence of this is in the desire for the policy. Children may first feel comfortable declaring their gender identity among peers and at school even before they are ready to do so at home. Forcing this to the controls of the parents only locks more children in the proverbial closet and will lead to more problems with mental health, depression, and suicide associated with people who are not able to be their true selves.


Very strongly opposed.

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This policy is actively dangerous. Trans teens are far more likely to be harassed by peers and even commit suicide. This is blatant bigotry that will harm kids if it's allowed to pass.


Stop encouraging mental illness

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It is sad to see schools embracing and teaching that confusion about gender is normal. Twenty years ago this was treated as a mental illness that mostly affected young boys.  The very fact that now there are girls saying that they are affected shows how this is more of a social media fad. There are numerous cases of people having hormone therapy and mutilation surgeries that went on to commit suicide as they realized altering their bodies was not what they thought it would be.

Stop the insanity!


Opposite!  Let’s protect trans kids!

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Without having a safe place to be themselves, trans kids lose hope.  Quite a few turn to drugs to cope. Sadly, high rates of unsupported trans kids end up committing suicide.
WITHOUT the support and acceptance in school, we are FAILING these kids, and basically saying they do not matter.  That is not right. They are human beings deserving of BASIC human dignity and respect.


LET PARENTS RAISE THEIR KIDS

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<p>I ask that we keep on the course we have been, namely that parents must be made aware when their children are suffering emotionally. When they reach adulthood they can live as they please, but before then they don't have the experience and maturity to know how to deal with gender dysphoria. It's ok to have a discussion on sexual and gender issues but with lots of sunshine so parents know what's going on. Yes, some parents are uncaring but 99.0 percent love their kids and want to help them. The solution is NOT to put government in the place of parents. </p>


a teacher who strongly opposes Youngkin's silly rules

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I'm a teacher. The idea that the government would dictate to me what names and pronouns I am allowed to call my students would be ridiculous if it weren't sinister. In my classes this semester I have:

1) A student born in Asia who chooses to go by a name (think "Johnny") that is easier for me and his classmates to pronounce than his birth name.

2) A student with a common first name who goes by his last name.

3) A student with a common first name whose friends all call her by a nickname (think "Wednesday") and who has asked me to use it too.

4) A transgender student who goes by, as far as I can tell, his birth name. He's evidently a lot less concerned with policing name use than my embarrassment of a governor.

Under this proposal, #1 and #3 would be against VA public school regulations. But the clear intent is to harass people like my student #4. It's a bad idea, intended to be maliciously and selectively enforced to discriminate against people who are particularly vulnerable.


Strongly Oppose proposed discriminatory policy targeting trans youth

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<p>Why is the Governor trying to advance his political career by targeting the most vulnerable? Anti-trans, anti-black, anti-climate protection. And spending most of him traveling around the country preaching hate with a red vest and smile.  Just to make it clear I oppose this discriminatory anti-trans policy that is also inconsistent with state law.  </p>


Support Human Rights

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The very people that claim the need for parental rights are usually the ones that bully and suppress the needs of their children.  Why is someone so triggered by someone else's decision of who they are and how they gender identify?  If a parent is that offended by the thought of transgender people, then they have the right to pay their own money to send their children to private schools.  Public schools should model human rights and human acceptance.  Those that strive to suppress human rights are the ones claiming that their rights are being ignored because of someone else's gender identity while SUPPRESSING THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE.  Please do not make our public education controlled by Christo-nationalist policies.  Support human rights for everyone.  Do NOT further traumatize and bully our youth for their gender identity choices.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, trans and non binary youth have markedly higher rates of suicide ideation, suicide attempts and death by suicide than their cis peers. To combat the grim reality of these statistics, best practices must be implemented that create a safe environment in the classroom ESPECIALLY if their home environment is not supportive.

Requiring parental permission to address children by their chosen name and pronouns puts the lives of trans kids unnecessarily at risk. I FIRMLY oppose this proposed policy.


Stop Blaming Northern Virginians

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<p>I wish folks on this debate would stop blaming Northern Virginians. People that support allowing the opposite sex in school bathrooms are the outspoken minority in northern Virginia. I don’t know any parent within my circle that believes allowing boys into girls bathrooms is a good idea. The outspoken few do NOT represent the beliefs of northern Virginians. </p>


Strongly agree in Youngkin’s stance to involve parents

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The messaging must include parental notification. In the case of autism a parent needs to have their child in counseling to discern whether the child is pursuing transgenderism because of social immaturity or reality. We are confusing young children before their minds are ready for information. My 10 yr old granddaughter got groomed in school by accidentally taking the wrong sticker at a LGBTQ table in middle school. She hadn’t even had sex  ed yet. She also got called on carpet because she did ask somebody what their preference was by a teacher. The child is so confused. I am only 5 years out of public education as a speech pathologist and we used to care deeply about exposure of the young mind before a child was developmentally ready.


oppose from a public school parent

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At a school board meeting this past year I watched as a mother nearly cried worrying about her daughter's safety in the public restrooms at school. I could not help but think that some years ago when integration was contentious, there were mothers just as emotional about the safety of their daughters if blacks were let in the school. What we need is education. It is well established that trans-children are far more vulnerable than any other population in our schools. It may be an inconvenience to a straight white person to change the pronouns or names they use. However, it is a matter of life and death to a trans-child to be accepted for who they are.


Rights for kids AND Parents

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We appreciate this policy because it makes my sister and I feel safe going to school again. For several months I have not wanted to use the bathroom because boys in skirts may come in. you probably heard but a rape occurred from this happening last year in my county. I don't change out at PE for the same reason, boys may enter the girls locker room and I'm uncomfortable. One girl I know had a boy come into the locker room and comment on her breasts. She was mortified. Thank you for standing up against the transgender agenda. It has become crazy at school and this must stop.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose these guidance documents. The suicidality rate among trans people is not only extremely high (82%, with higher rates among trans youth), but that it is significantly fueled by microaggressions, which include actions like not using a trans person's name and pronouns. This policy does nothing to protect children and only harms vulnerable students who are already facing hatred, often within their own families. Respect the rights and lives of trans people, and if you truly care about the safety of children, you will protect and respect trans children. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE. For goodness' sake protect trans kids!!!

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This is a disgusting, hateful measure that disrespects the autonomy, safety, and personhood of the transgender children in your state. They are your constituents. Trans kids are people and they deserve to be respected as such.


I strongly support YOUNGKIN’s revised policy.

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<p>I strongly support the revised policy from Governor Youngkin. Parent rights need to be respected. Get back to teaching basics and stop the propaganda. </p>


Strongly Support Gov Youngkin’s policy. Keeping all kids safe!

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All kids deserve to feel safe at school. The 99% of students should not be uncomfortable to appease a few kids. These kids who are affected can use a dedicated unisex restroom. After multiple rapes/sexual assaults occurred in Loudoun school restrooms, it should be obvious that the current policy isn’t working. A dedicated unisex or an individual restroom would make the most sense to keep all kids safe.


SUPPORT PARENTS RIGHTS

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Thank you Governor Youngkin for boldly standing for parents and students. Boys and girls should be protected from gender confused kids entering bathrooms. We already had two rapes take place from a boy in a skirt who entered a girls bathroom This cannot go on in Loudoun county. We must return to common sense in our schools. Also girls should not feel intimidated to try out for sports knowing that they may have to compete against boys. This is a violation of our Title ix rights. Thank you so much.


Parental Rights-Support

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I strongly support the right for every parent to have the right to speak into their child's life. thank you


STRONGLY SUPPORT!!!

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I strongly support these guidelines put forth by Governor Youngkin. We are pro child and pro parent. These guidelines provide safety and privacy for ALL students. Both boys and girls deserve to feel safe and protected while at school, not just those students with gender confusion. This update aligns with our Christian and family values, including that bathrooms and sports should be tied to one's biological sex assignment at birth. Female student athletes should never have to compete against boys who are gender confused. Thank you for boldly taking a stand for our Title IX rights and protecting both boys and girls.


OPPOSE 100%

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This is ridiculous and everyone knows it. This is just another way to discriminate against and endanger trans youth. This administration has no business making these kind of assinine polices when there are other important matters that affect our schools. The state of Virginia should be ashamed.


Our transgender students deserve our support and their rights to make their own choices!

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In response to the proposed "model" transgender student document.....I was appalled that there are NO data or statistics being presented by Governor Youngkin and his cabinet to support this recommendation other than the soapbox that he ran on as a candidate.  This is dangerous and discriminatory. Passing this off to local school boards is also opening up an old can of worms and clearly creates more division when there does not need to be.  IF he wants to be a governor for ALL, I recommend that he sit  down with a group of transgender youth/teens and listen to their stories, their words and their needs. He needs to learn so much!


Protect our kids from ultra left wing nuts

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Please protect our kids from left wing nuts. Make school a safe place to learn math and science. School is not a place for left wing nuts to wish their ideology on our vulnerable youth. My kids should feel safe showering in the locker room without the opposite sex in there.


Total support

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<p>I strongly support this fair and even-handed policy that no longer allows schools to deceive or override parental rights regarding their children. </p>


this is disgusting.

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i’m absolutely appalled at the audacity that these people have to strip literal children of their right to safety. i am horrified at what we as a community have become, and that we’re even considering passing this. for the love of all that is good and right in the world, don’t support a law that will put even more transgender children onto the streets.


this is disgusting.


Gov. Youngkin’s policies are not supported in Arlington

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<p>Arlington students and teachers will not stand for the discrimination that is being allowed in Virginia. </p>


STRONGLY SUPPORT

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I think this is a good policy to support ALL children.


I strongly oppose


Very opposed

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<p>The new laws are very bad. </p>


Trans rights

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As a trans ftm kid myself, if this law is revolved everything will go down hill for me. Some of my friends live in abusive households who would never support them and if they had to come out to their parents, their entire life would be ruined. The abuse is verbal not physical and we have no evidence so we can’t get them out of the households. Everything would hurt them and me, we need to protect kids. Kids shouldn’t have to fight for their rights they should be learning in a safe environment not one where their constantly being afraid of getting outed by an adult.accident


100% Support

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It's important to protect the rights of all children.  No one wants to impact the desires (not necessarily rights) of anyone.  But why should all kids be impacted by one boy's desire to hang out in a girls bathroom or to dominate the girls swim team?


Strongly Oppose Youngkin's Policy Towards GNC Students

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Anybody who has a friend or family member who is transgender knows that nobody "decides to be trans" for nefarious reasons, or just for fun, or because someone gave them the idea (???). It can be a difficult and confusing journey in a culture that is constantly hostile to it. Policies that prevent youth and teens from discovering and being who they are cause irreversable harm and trauma, and goes against the guidance of expert medical and mental health professionals. In addition, actions such as rolling back the previous policies, is a slippery slope that doesn't just effect transgender and gender non-conforming students. It can effect girls who want to wear their hair short, or guys who wear theirs long, the clothes kids wear, etc. etc. It may sound silly but it's a slippery slope to making school more stressful and difficult for some, and dangerous or traumatic for others.


Opposed. Youngkin is a horrid being and all of you who support are equally culpable

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Children will die if this passes.


Gender Assignment Public Schools

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Strongly support Gov. Youngkin's common sense approach to support parents. Keep up the good work for strong Virginia families.


Physician strongly agree. Keep parents in the loop!

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As a physician here in the state, I strongly agree with Mr. Youngkins position. I believe parents should always be the foremost advisor in a child's life and should always be informed on important life altering ideas and decisions the might be involved in at school.


Fully Support

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In my professional opinion, this policy is a very good understanding that parents should have complete insight and say into raising their children.  Their rights (and these are truly God-given rights as a parent - not some government acquired/determined authority) to raise their children should never be usurped by institutions with no accreditation for this who think they know better.


Strongly oppose this proposed policy change

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I am a parent. And yet I acknowledge that many parents do great damage to their children by refusing to accept them for who and what they are. Children are not universally loved and cared for by their parents.

I respect and admire many teachers and appreciate their hard work. And yet some of them have the personal and religious belief that I and my child are doomed to hell because our faith is different than theirs.

I don't believe that anyone in this administration truly believes that this policy will protect the dignity and health of children. Like so many other actions of the Youngkin administration, this is an example of a wolf in sheep's clothing, a divisive and destructive policy presented as though it is reasonable and caring. Respecting a teacher's personal beliefs doesn't mean I want them to use their beliefs to determine how to address my child. Respecting parents doesn't mean I think all parents can be trusted to protect and care for their children. The well being of children I know and love would be harmed by this policy and I stand firmly against it.


Strongly oppose

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I am writing to strongly oppose this deeply harmful bill that uses kids - all kids - as political pawns. Trans students need and deserve full inclusion, protection, and affirmation in all ares of their lives. Exclusionary policies only exacerbate the challenges they already face, and create issues that really don't exist. The notion that these measures protect anyone would be laughable if they didn't have real-world, sometimes deadly consequences. Trans people are not a threat to anyone. Advancing such narratives hurt all Virginians, and those who perpetuate such myths will not be remembered well. I urge you to strike down this and any similar legislation, and work instead toward guaranteeing the protection of all our people equally.


Protect our kids and respect parents!

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<p>Protect the innocence of our children and respect the authority of parents! </p>


Opposing the new guidelines

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As a school educator, I feel like the new guidelines are not in the best interest for our students. Transgender students deserve the same rights as everyone else. We currently have a GSA club at our school and our students want everyone to respect their pronouns and each other. Here are some important statistics to take into consideration:

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

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

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

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

By recognizing our student's needs, teachers can create better relationships with them in order to teach. I oppose the new guidelines.


Strongly Opposed

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<p>Fairfax County Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy: "No person shall on the basis of, of race, sex, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status, and disability be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any education program or activity." Those who believe they must deny some students the benefits of an education program that respects their gender identity should not be working in our schools. </p>


100% Support


Terrible reversal of good policies

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These proposed policies show no knowledge of the difficulties that transgender students face at school and often at home. The proposed policy is in violation of the Virginia Values Act which bans discrimination against LGBTQ people in places of public accommodation, which includes educational institutions like public schools. This means that schools must offer a safe and equal learning environment to all students, teachers, and staff, including those who are LGBTQ.  As a parent of three children who all attended Virginia public schools  I am appalled that our state government would propose such heartless rules demonstrating you ignorance of current research on LGBTQ youth.


Firmly Oppose, classrooms should be a safe environment for all.

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, trans and non binary youth have markedly higher rates of suicide ideation, suicide attempts and death by suicide than their cis peers. To combat the grim reality of these statistics, best practices must be implemented that create a safe environment in the classroom ESPECIALLY if their home environment is not supportive.

Requiring parental permission to address children by their chosen name and pronouns puts the lives of trans kids unnecessarily at risk. I FIRMLY oppose this proposed policy.


Shameful, degrading & dehumanizing

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I adamantly oppose the proposed guidance. It is Shameful, degrading & dehumanizing. It operates out of a place of fear vs love.

When I was growing up and knew that I was gay, I feared repercussions from my family, friends and community. I stayed hidden, quiet and had times of depression, despair and curiosity that had no outlets in my established community.

This policy would continue to endanger students, young people and our commonwealth by making identifying as anything but the majority as shameful, wrong or a reason to hide.

I have friends and family who now identify as transgender and this proposed guidance would force them and others to fear being themselves and engaged to contribute.

The commonwealth would be better off spending time teaching civics than attacking its own children; this proposal ironically is teaching them a real world civics lesson is hate, malaliged priorities and abusing children and their mental and emotional well being for the sake of a presidential run. That is shameful.

Today I am a healthy, strong, committed contributor to the commonwealth as new resident, taxpayer, community volunteer and engaged voter committed to standing up to protect people and our community and empower people to find their voice.


Keep religion and politics out of our schools!!!!

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<p>I am 200% opposed on this new 2022 policy. Keep out political gain away from our children.  This isn’t about them. It’s about what your hidden agenda. Your religion beliefs should not be apart of what the schools teach our kids every day. I wish people would educate themselves more on the topic. Doesn’t the Bible say to love your neighbor. Yet all I see is hate! </p>


Strongly oppose!

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ABSOLUTELY OPPOSE! Let these kids explore who they are in every way. They know themselves more than we know them!


Oppose and save lives

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I am a psychologist and I work with trans and gender nonconforming students every week. Many struggle with self-harm, suicidal ideation, and other mental health concerns. Research has repeatedly shown that trans youth whose families and schools reject their identity are at higher risk for suicidal ideation and depression (e.g., Pariseau et al., 2019; Poštuvan,  Podlogar, Šedivy, & De Leo, 2019; Price, & Green, 2021). Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts are already at a record high among children and adolescents. The proposed policy can only result in more students attempting and completing suicide.

I understand that it is difficult for parents to understand why their daughter is suddenly saying they are a boy and that their carefully chosen name is now a "deadname." It can seem trendy or like it's a phase and it can seem like pronouns and names change every week. I understand that it can contradict deeply held religious beliefs to be accepting of LGBT identities. But the research and our clinical experiences are clear: Acceptance saves lives. If it's a phase and your child "grows out of it," fine. No harm done by humoring them for a while. But worst case scenario, your child who so desperately needs your unconditional love and acceptance despairs and tries to take their own life. I have never met a parent who would rather have a dead child than a trans child.

I implore parents, educators, clinicians and all those who care for our children to oppose this policy.


Support Gov Youngkin in saving our children's futures

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<p>What will happen if the majority of our children go through transgender?  We will lose our future generations.  Children face so much media attention - let's be strong in supporting them in who they were created to be.  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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<p>Putting trans youth at increased risk for mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, suicide), these types of bills are a threat to the wellbeing of the whole society as they tell kids they should not be themselves. Please check the Trevor Project to better understand how detrimental these types of bills are.  </p>


Strongly support Gov. Youngkin!

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Why is this even a debate?  Parents are legal guardians of their children until age 18 - age of majority.   Parents are responsible for their children's care and upbringing until then.


In support of 2022 model policies for privacy dignity & respect of all Va students/parents

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<p>I am in support the 2022 guidelines that Gov Youngkin is suggesting This 2022 model protects the 1 st and 14 th amendments , allows the parents to have a voice and a decision in how they raise their children , and as noted in the policy is in agreement with the Virginia code ( in support of the Virginia bill of rights) In the first couple paragraphs it also outlines a non bullying , non discriminatory, safe learning environment for all students. </p>


Oppose

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Strongly oppose this policy.


Why do people want boys to be in girls locker rooms?

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Ultra left wing perverts always need to see just how far they can go. Boys in girls locker rooms? Yikes!


Student policies

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Completely oppose these student policies


Strongly Oppose

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I strongly oppose this proposal. As a teacher, I observed that students take pride and a sense of self in taking the choice to use pronouns or names that align with their identity. There is no harm in fulfilling these needs of students. On the other hand, all aspects of Youngkin's proposal add up to a step backwards, punishing and excluding students. Further ostracization of already vulnerable populations is not appropriate legislation.


Strongly oppose!

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<p style="text-align: left;">Virginia, and the US in general, does not need more backward thinking like this.  Americans, of all types, deserve to be safe and feel safe.  We do not need the government oppressing people.  That is exactly what you are proposing!  I served 20 years serving in the Navy spending of a lot of that living in Virginia.  What you are proposing Governor is against everything I stood for as a Naval Officer! </p>


Why are so many feeling threatened by allowing kids to be themselves?

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Why can't we accept children as they are and simply support and encourage them to be the best humans they can be? No child should be made to feel embarrassed or shamed because they are unique. No child should be driven to suicide by emotional flogging from hateful people, especially people like Governor Youngkin who are in positions of power. I applaud the Fairfax County students who have rallied around the potential outcasts. These students give me hope for the future of the world.


Strongly Oppose!

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<p>Strongly Oppose! </p>


Opposed!!!

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This policy is dangerous & discriminatory! Protect trans kids!!!


Dangerous Policy

Transitioning should be between a child and their doctor and their parent/guardian. Kids can't use hormones or get surgeries to transition without parent/guardian support and therapist/doctor approval and guidance, so this ruling just aggravates gender dysmorphia, promotes violence against trans children (or children who are trying it on, to see if that's what they actually want), and will lead to violence -- both external and self-harm. Studies have shown that 6 months after hormone therapy, most gender "advantages" in transwomen are gone.When kids feel safe telling their parents -- they do! Some of the kids are seeing if it's the right fit for them. Letting them use nicknames is one way that kids test out who they are as adults. And we WANT people to try out a new gender for size, to see if it's right for them, before telling them that it only counts if they have surgery. Letting them test it out is one way to PREVENT hasty surgeries. Then again, statistically, more people regret knee surgery than transitional surgeries. School is a time to grow, learn, and experiment.Sending people back into the closet is a mistake that will cost lives.

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Transitioning should be between a child and their doctor and their parent/guardian. Kids can't use hormones or get surgeries to transition without parent/guardian support and therapist/doctor approval and guidance, so this ruling just aggravates gender dysmorphia, promotes violence against trans children (or children who are trying it on, to see if that's what they actually want), and will lead to violence -- both external and self-harm. Studies have shown that 6 months after hormone therapy, most gender "advantages" in transwomen are gone.

When kids feel safe telling their parents -- they do! Some of the kids are seeing if it's the right fit for them. Letting them use nicknames is one way that kids test out who they are as adults. And we WANT people to try out a new gender for size, to see if it's right for them, before telling them that it only counts if they have surgery. Letting them test it out is one way to PREVENT hasty surgeries. Then again, statistically, more people regret knee surgery than transitional surgeries. School is a time to grow, learn, and experiment.

Sending people back into the closet is a mistake that will cost lives.


Glenn younkin trans bill

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I disagree with Glenn Younkin on this heavily. Trans people should be protected not shunned or forced out. This is a horrible policy that will cause many deaths. Glenn Younkin is a transphobic dirtbag.


Hispanics support you Youngkin

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<p>Thank you governor for bringing normalcy back. Why does this small faction of society think it is ok for boys to be in the locker room with my little girl? Play softball on my daughter’s team? It is so strange that we have to protest against this? What has happened to our society? </p>


Governor Youngkin’s Policies Regarding “Transgender” Students

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I fully support Governor Youngkin’s policies related to giving parents absolute authority to tell school boards what they wish regarding students’ curricula, transgender policies, or any other policies related to their children.  The State has no rights here.


In regards to the new transgender student policy

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<p>This policy is backwards and discriminatory. Violating democracy by thwarted our state Congress just for youngkin to force his bigoted beliefs on this state is unbelievably horrible. The majority of Virginians support transgender students. Transgender students have the right to privacy, even from their own parents. Forcing them to involve their parents in their name change could open them up to abuse from unsupported parents, and having someone such as a teacher support them is so important for teenagers. When I was in high school, having the support of my teachers in my name change meant the world to me and made me feel safer being myself. Additionally, transgender students need to be protected from the harassment of transphobic peers. Students should not be free to misgender their peers. They are allowed to have their beliefs, but they are not allowed to harass others because of them. Free speech just means they cannot be arrested for their beliefs. Students frequently have their speech restricted, and they should be kept from harassing their peers by using the wrong name and pronouns. </p>


Transgender policy

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Strongly support this policy set forth  by Governor Youngkin.


Strongly oppose

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<p>This is a hostile and destructive move which has the potential to damage an already vulnerable population.  It is overtly discriminatory and intentionally cruel, with no aim other than to score political points with a specific subset of Republicans.  I'd say shame on Gov. Younkin if I thought he was capable of shame or true concern for the people of Virginia. </p>


No More Dead Kids, Protect Our Trans Youth

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These newly proposed policies violate our best understanding of how to protect trans kids from abuse, bullying, and violence. As a VA resident, I am deeply disturbed by these moves from the Youngkin administration. This would be a huge step backward from the guides in place under the previous administration, and will result in harm to our children!! I resolutely oppose these changes.


Glen Younkin trans bill

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Strongly opposed TRANS RIGHTS


strongly opposei

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I STRONGLY  oppose this policy!


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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I strongly oppose the proposed policy because it will greatly hurt kids. As a nonbinary person with trans friends, I can attest to the fact that preventing discussion about and free expression trans identities does not prevent kids from learning about trans people or identifying as such. We know in our bones of we are or not and policies such as the proposed ones only force kids with trans and other gender nonconforming identities to hide while dealing with depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation. School also becomes the opposite of a safe space, and instead is one where we feel oppressed - because we are. Some parents support the policy saying that they want control over what their kids are exposed to, but they never do have the absolute control they desire because of the internet, interaction with other people in real life, media, not to mention the self-knowledge one has that is independent from exposure but which through which a person knows that they are "different." And trans children grow up to become adults, ones who will vote one day and be able to express themselves - loudly. Every single queer friend I made in high school bloomed after graduating, finally feeling free to be themselves and having better mental health than before. And this was in an environment where there was some measure of protection for trans and other queer students. I can't imagine how bad it would be if the proposed policy was implemented. So please. Protect kids. Don't implement Governor Youngkin's policy.


Strongly oppose Youngkin's policies towards transgender young people.

White cis-gender senior opposed to Youngkin

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It's time to recognize that we are now in the 21st century and 18th century policies about gender are out of date.


Transgender Policy

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We strongly support Governor Youngkin's revised transgender (not really a word-made up for the liberal's definition of confused people) policy. God made male and female; not to every be mixed up or redefined!!


Transgender student policy

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


Fully support policy 2022

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I fully support policy 2022. Parents, not government, have the right to make decisions for their children. Thanks for this policy as it addresses one of the key reasons Youngin was elected.


Strongly opposed!!!!


Support Parental Rights

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Parents have the right to direct the care, upbringing, and education of their children.

Also...there is no such thing as "transgender".  Do not cede the language on this.


Oppose, strongly

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<p>As a mother of 2 and an Aunt to a nonbinary lesbian teen, I strongly oppose you turning back the clock on Trans rights which the courts have already ruled on the bathroom issue.  You are going against courts and putting kids at risk making "Virgina is for Lovers" seem like a scam.  I've seen how even your statement has effected my niece who is in search for a therapist and on antidepressants.   You've made it all worse for her as she just came out with her teachers at school and was terrified to go back.   </p>


Fiercely Opposed--this is NOT best for children

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<p>Disrespecting children and "outing" them to familes who may inflict emotional, psycholgical, or physical harm is absolutely unacceptable. Children deserve to be safe and respected. </p>


I strongly support Youngkin

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This is one of the main reasons we voted for Youngkin! Promises made promises kept!


Strongly oppose!

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I strongly oppose. The governor would be hurting children and their families for a political stunt.


Strongly Oppose Governor’s Policy on Trans Children

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Trans Children’s lives are difficult enough. This Governor continues to prove that he is not a Governor for all of Virginia. This law is intended to vilify and further hurt the “Trans” community. All lives should matter. Stop your bullying, Governor Youngkin, Leave these children alone!!!!!!


Thank you for protecting our children Governor Youngkin!!

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Dear Governor Youngkin,

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

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

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

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

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

Please finalize these updated 2022 model policies as written without removing any of the key protections to restore parental involvement in the process and protect children’s privacy and safety rights.

Sincerely,

Heather Sanchez


Why the Anonymity of so many Youngkin supporters here?

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<p>Please have the courage and decency as a citizen of our commonwealth to comment using your name. </p>


Strongly Oppose this Hateful Policy

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<p>This is a hateful policy that is not inclusive and will be harmful to trans and non-binary students. School should be a place where all children feel safe to be their authentic selves, and this policy will not allow for such an environment. </p>


Gov. Youngkin's  Model Policy 2022

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I am a grandmother of a transgender child. I am there in a positive way for her.  Her parents are supportive of her and she is thriving. Many trans children do not have family support and suffer from this lack of acceptance. Teachers and administrations in schools are trying to guide all students where support from parents is lacking. This is part of being a teacher. I taught for 15 years and was allowed to listen and give guidance and not worry I would be reprimanded. With this new Model Policy 2022 you are causing more suffering to students and teachers. I agree with Del. Schuyler Vanvolkenburg that these policies are mean-spirited.


Opposed

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It is difficult enough for students to deal with all the pressures of school and this type of policy makes it even worse. I am opposed to implementing this policy. These kids have so much to handle already and adding a new policy like this one is cruel.


Youngkin should be publicly shamed for targeting kids. Then impeached. Oppose.

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<p>Youngkin is a clueless troll </p>


Keep religious values out of schools. We are not a theocracy.

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<p>The policies regarding transgender students in this guideline will create a discriminatory environment where oppression of trans students will be allowed or encouraged. If the state values parent's rights, why can the parent not request the student is called by a different name or different pronoun? This policy claims to respect parents yet seems to not respect parents if they choose to support their transgender child. This all sounds like state surveillance on public school children and another attempt at implementing Christian ideological beliefs in the public school system, which is supposed to be a neutral ground for religion. The First Ammendment should not be weaponized to allow state-sanctioned discrimination and religious freedom does not mean you can discriminate. Religious freedom does not protect only Christians unlike what many Christians seem to think. There are several religions that recognize and respect trans rights whose religious beliefs will be violated in order to not make Christians uncomfortable. </p>


Glenn Youngkins kids went to private school. That says it all. Hypocrite d-bag. OPPOSE

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<p>Lil Richie needs to be brought Down a peg. </p>


Yes, yes, yes…PARENTS LIVES MATTER!!!

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Thank you Governor Youngkin!  The schools should not keep information about a child from their parents, compelled speech that is a lie should not be mandated, and girls should not be forced to share restrooms and sports with boys.  Great job!!!


Cisgender ppl be quiet for once. This isn’t about you. Oppose this oppressive trash. Impeach Yungkin

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<p>Nuff said. Get this fascist out of power. </p>


First, Do No Harm

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Response to 'Model Policies' proposed by Virginia Board of Education

First, do no harm. The Hippocratic Oath sworn by all medical students is equally applicable to the education community. It should be embraced by every school employee and elected official charged with the care of our students.

These proposed 'model policies' threaten to harm the health and wellbeing of all students by singling out some, threatening to expose aspects of their being that they are striving to discover and understand. Every child struggles to find their place on the broad spectrum of gender identity. Authentic role models in family, friends, and teachers can help them navigate this time of emerging identity. The ultimate choice is theirs and must be respected. The school system is not charged with judging, denying or in any way making a child feel threatened, ridiculed or isolated during this sensitive journey.  Turning school employees into gender police is a throwback to the McCarthy era, when people in power destroyed the lives of countless Americans for simply being who they are.  Interfering with the sacred bond between child and parent can do irreparable harm and damage all parties concerned. I believe these destructive policies are a form of bullying and can lead to increased self-harm and suicide.

Parent empowerment?  I worked in Virginia public schools for 13 years and can affirm that parents are fully in charge.  Parents also respect the professionalism and expertise of teachers and do not pretend to know more about their subjects and how to teach them than the teachers do.

The solution? Let children be. Show them kindness and respect; demonstrate that schools are a safe environment for all to learn and grow into whom they are meant to be.  A child asking a teacher to be addressed by a nickname or pronoun does no harm to anyone.  Staff development sessions can help teachers who are having difficulty understanding and accepting the broad variety of gender identities.  Teachers representing different elements of the gender spectrum can share with colleagues their own trials to increase awareness, compassion, and willingness to comply with more humane policies. Teachers can demonstrate that they, too, are learners, showing by example that figuring out how to be a fully-functioning and contributing human being is a lifelong process.

I'm a grandmother who has lived and witnessed three generations of education.  We moving toward greater understanding and acceptance of all people just as they are. Let's not stumble here in Virginia with a policy that sets us back.   First, do no harm.  It's that simple.


Opposed to Gov. Youngkin's transgender policy

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<p>Transgender kids exist whether the Governor Youngkin likes it or not.  Schools should be a safe place for these students. Many of these students don't have supportive parents in their gender preference and rely on their teachers for their support. God Bless the parents who do support their transgender child, but they are in the minority. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE


OPPOSE

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Trans kids are human beings!


Oppose

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If you were truly concerned about all Virginians, then you would protect all Virginians.  All included the LBGTQ community.  Why are you going after those who are the most vulnerable?  It is not the Christian thing to do!


Completely support Gov Youngkin!!!

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Absolutely support this.  Parents are held accountable for their children by the law, and the law needs to support the Parents!  No one gives up Parental rights when a child enters school grounds.  Teachers/Administration consistently ask for Parental support...this goes two ways.  Go GOV YOUNGKIN!!!


Protect our kids from Northern Virginia

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If my son put on a dress, I would punish him and tell him to stop acting like a moron. If my daughter wore a cat costume to school, I would punish her and tell her to stop acting like a moron. To all parents in northern Virginia- stop acting like morons!


Strongly OPPOSE

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Youngkin's proposed policy change is a violation of civil liberties. It is an embarrassment to a state that considers itself part of a democracy that respects human rights. It should be struck down without consideration.


Strongly Oppose This Cruel Publicity Stunt

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I am horrified that Governor Youngkin has chosen to attack these very vulnerable students. Virginia has made such great progress in addressing minority rights in the recent past, and I can’t help suspecting that the Governor isn’t taking this position as a matter of conscience but rather to position himself for a Presidential run in two years, before he’s even completed his term as Governor. To create a platform by banning books and bullying children is shameful. Virginia deserves so much better.


Strongly Support Governor Youngkins Model Policy 2022

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I strongly support Governor Youngkins model policy!


OPPOSE from public school parent in VA

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I am writing to state my opposition to the draft policy of the Virginia Department of Education’s 2022 Model Policies in regards to transgender students and believe that VDOE should reject the draft policy.

I am the parent of a public-school student in the Montgomery County, VA schools. The current policies, which allow transgender students to use their chosen name, to use the restroom of their gender, and to participate in sports are fair and allow students to have positive school experiences that affirm their gender identity.

If implemented, the new policies will reverse evidence-based best practice trans-inclusive policies, and will discriminate against transgender youth.


Parents Deserve Respect of children, teachers & administration

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<p>Parents ARE THE TAXPAYERS and employ teachers and administrators. Children belong to their parents. I support Gov Youngkins proposal 100%. </p>


NO - Terrible Policy

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This policy discriminates against some of our most vulnerable youth and risks driving some young people to suicide.  It is discriminatory, immoral, and wrong.


Trans kids deserve compassion & counseling but are NOT more suicidal—see article linked

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Trans youth “higher suicide rate” based on flawed studies:

https://www.transgendertrend.com/the-suicide-myth/

No scientific evidence that gender affirming surgeries improve mental health:

https://segm.org/ajp_correction_2020

Trans kids are *gender nonconforming* and *deserve compassion* but they must not hold the threat of suicide over their parents and schools. The facts are: many are troubled in general, and have mental health problems that existed before being trans. These children require psychological counseling, not automatic “affirmation.” In fact being trans may be a *symptom* of trauma.
Trans males (who ID as girls) should not be allowed access to girls’ (females’) private spaces and separate sports.

Schools and parents should work *together* to identify and treat the real mental and physical problems of children.


Where Did Youngkin's Children Go To School?

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<p>This gubernatorial "guidance" is nothing but political grandstanding with no medical or educational ground to stand on. It is far more hurtful than helpful, as the students who are impacted are already targeted/bullied/abused more than any other student group. I would challenge Governor Youngkin to reflect on where he paid tens of thousands of dollars to send his own children to school. Those schools believed in diversity and inclusion and he obviously had no problem with the policies and curriculum at the time his children were in school, but suddenly when Youngkin feels it is politicly expeditious to single out children for directed vitriol he is more than happy to change lanes. </p>


Glad to see parents given back control of their children

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<p>Thank you Governor Youngkin for rightfully putting the authority of these decisions with parents.  </p>


Transgender issues

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Very simple...I oppose Mr. Youngkin's policy on transgender students. I had thought that Republicans believed in limited government, but now I see that Republicans want to control people's private lives.

The Constitution guarantees the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  I see this being applied very erratically by Republicans.


OPPOSE from a public school teacher

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The policy is wrong. I will continue to respect student wishes to go by a preferred name and pronoun, and will not snitch on these kids to their parents. I know many other teachers will absolutely do the same.


Keep your HATE out of SCHOOLS

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Clearly based on the hundreds of comments made thus far, many Virginians affirm people’s right to determine their own lives and orientations, no matter the age. The safety of kids is a top priority, outing them to their parents could be DISASTROUS and have devastating consequences on their lives. If you want to protect kids, this is NOT how you do it.


Strongly support Governor Youngkins Model Policy 2022

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<p>Strongly support </p>


Fully Support! Parents have a right to make decisions for their kids - not the government!


Oppose Youngkin's transgender policy

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Youngkin is shamelessly using culture war issues to appeal to the MAGA base to boost his national stature.  The Virginia school children who are the pawns in his gambit are being hurt. Tell him to stop doubling down on the culture war and at least pretend he is interested in Virginia's well-being.

The model transgender policy written in the Northam administration should not be changed.


OPPOSE

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This proposed policy will have major negative impact on trans youth, their teachers and their families too. It is wrong for so many reasons.


Governor Youngkin’s Model Policy 2022


100% Support

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The Virginia Department of Education's new draft policy is logical, orderly and respects parents rights through commonsense boundaries. The old policy, in contrast, divides families by allowing potentially serious, life-changing and irreversible decisions to be hidden from students’ families.  The medical, social, and political communities all agree that children's brains are not fully developed until around 25 years of age; and most of our laws reflect this or something similar (ie: legal age to consent to sex, join the military, purchase alcohol, purchase tobacco products, purchase a gun, etc., etc.).  Why would we pretend they are capable of making such life altering decisions in regards to sexual identification without extensive familial support.  Many opposing these changes argue that children may be persecuted by their families for identifying as a different gender - leading to depression, etc.  I argue, however, that in the majority of cases of true gender mis-identity (or any other childhood crisis), support from family is CRUCIAL to avoiding these ominous outcomes.  Family needs to know and rally around the child to achieve a positive outcome.


Support Trans Kids!

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I strongly oppose Governor Youngkin's hateful policies toward Trans Kids. They are children who deserve our support not misguided actions meant only to garner votes. Cmon' governor, do better.


Fully Support


LGBTQIA+ ALLY! STRONGLY OPPOSE!

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LGBTQIA+ ALLY! STRONGLY OPPOSE!


If you oppose this and try to quote Jesus, you are a Satanist hack.

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These children have been pushed into this by their parents with serious Munchausen Syndrome! Their children should be observed and taken from them. That’s what we are up against.


Oppose this Backwards Step!

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If you support this policy, you are backtracking.  Youth are much more capable of love and respect of each other until close-minded, scared parents get in the way.  They don't see differences until their parents say "Hey, that kid is different, hate them".  Hate is taught.  Willful ignorance is taught.  Instead of moving forward, we'd be moving backwards.  Supporters will cling to their 2000+year old book and claim they know what's in it and what it all means.  We don't even keep our own governing laws on the books for that long without appropriate updates and changes.  As time moves on, we learn and grow.  We shouldn't cling to ideas based on the lack of knowledge created hundreds of years ago, or even 50 years ago.  They may have made sense then, but they don't now.  Calm down.  Kids are kids.  Let them be.  Don't increase their stress and anxiety and depression by taking away basic rights of knowing ones-self.  Even "normal" people don't know themselves at every part of their lives.  They aren't going to attack you if give the ability to breathe and think in peace.  Trouble comes from oppression and denial of basic human rights.


Opposition

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I am writing to oppose the transphobic policies proposed in Virginia schools.

It is clear to me that when you have students walking out of school to protest, you have imposed a policy that is dangerous, insensitive and  inappropriate. Being a student in school in modern times is exhausting in its own right, to then force students to be someone they are not is cruel and unusual.

There is little to no evidence that trans youth, or adults for that matter, create hostile  environments for education or work.

At no time in history has the repression of self expression concluded in a positive result.

Why can’t you just leave them alone?


Absolutely oppose Gov Youngkins plan for trans teens in school

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Some trans kids are not supported by their parents at home.  Requiring permission from parents will only marginalize these kids even further.  They will have to continue to hide their true identity, only leading to further mental health issues in this community.


STRONGLY SUPPORT — PARENTS CARE ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN

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I am writing as a concerned citizen and future parent within the next few years. I will not send my children to any school that will not respect my rights AND responsibilities as a parent to care for and nurture my children. If my child were to claim they were a member of the opposite sex or otherwise, I would not stop loving them, nor would I treat them with any less care. But I expect to be informed about what is happening to them at school. It is not acceptable for a school district to keep information from parents. Opponents of this framework clearly do not understand that. In fact, it appears that many of them are not even parents at all, nor do they plan to be. I urge you to respect the votes of the people of Virginia and their elected leaders who specifically promised to deliver this protection of children and the rights of parents.


Strongly agree

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As a parent of a Virginia Student, I strongly agree with Younkins school policy’s.


100% Support


Strongly Support

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I am a lesbian and a concerned mother who supports Governor Youngkin's policy on parental communication.

I realize that teachers feel they are acting in the best interest of children who come to them with a transgender identity.  We have been taught by the LGBT and social justice movement that these kids need support and affirmation, and that if parents oppose, they are doing harm.

As a mother who thought my young child was transgender, only later to realize I was very wrong, I now see how this belief system, the belief that a child can be born in the wrong body, does children, families and society incredible and untold harm.  I was lucky. I realized that I was wrong before it was too late. However there are so many parents, some of whom are commenting here, who continue to believe that "gender affirmation" is lifesaving care, and who will defend this all the way because they believe they are acting in the best interest of their child.  They have been sold a pack of lies about what is an experimental, ideologically driven treatment - "gender affirming care" through social transition and then lifelong medical intervention.  They have been influenced by culture, institutions and professionals who believe there is such thing as "true trans," and that their child is in this category, and therefore, they are willing to do anything to protect their "transgender" child. My heart goes out for these parents. They will do great harm to their children with the unquestionable belief that they are acting for the good of their children.  These are the parents who see this policy and think it is an attack on their children and other children who are like them.  It is tragic.  This policy is not that - it is an attempt to protect children from lifelong irreversible harm. It is a policy that allows parents, not schools, to decide what is best for their children - isn't this what parents who have chosen to "affirm" are also fighting for?

I support this policy because it is in effort to protect child safeguarding through the best means of doing so - preserving and honoring the relationship of parents to their children. Despite the tragic reality of the parents who have fallen for "gender affiirming" care, at the end of the day, it is parents who know their children best, and who will be there walking alongside them for the rest of their lives. Teachers will not be there with the children who they social transition 5, 10, 20, 30 years down the road to pick up the pieces of choices made today.  Parents will be.

Please stay strong and do not falter because of the mob outrage. So many who are screaming about this as an attack do not understand the full picture.  This is a very common sense policy that seeks to protect children and families from harm - even if it is harm that is currently cloaked in virtue and righteousness.


Not going far enough

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We strongly support the Governor on this one, except we don’t think it goes far enough. NO made up pronoun should be forced on to ANYONE at ANYTIME. Our children have been brainwashed and our society is going downhill fast. This is just another way to force communist “Political Correctness” on us all. Where are the teachers rights who don’t want to partake in this? Will they be forced to call a child whatever they choose or lose their jobs?  This needs to end and this is just one tiny step in the right direction.


OPPOSE this policy!  Transgender children exist, whether the governor likes it or not

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The evidence is clear: an article from WTOP this week reports that a study at the University of Arizona "found that 30 to 50% of transgender adolescents had attempted suicide in their lifetime. That's compared to about 10-15% of cisgendered adolescents in that same study. The good news is that research also shows we can help. For instance, using a kids’ chosen name and pronouns is shown to reduce suicidal thoughts by 60%."

In addition, affirming transgender kids' preferred identities helps all children in school feel connected. AND SAVES LIVES.

“When the most marginalized are feeling (connection) within the school context, all students are likely to feel that connection,” [Professor Russ]Toomey says. “And connection is one of the strongest predictors of any health or wellbeing outcome that we have.”

Do not put the feelings of some parents above all children's health and happiness. Respect this generation of young adults. Just because some adults are uncomfortable with more honesty (because trans individuals have been around for centuries), does not mean more students should die, or end up homeless after their parents kick them out.

The VDOE should develop policies according to evidence based research, NOT the political aspirations of our governor.


Support Govenor Younkin

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Thank you for protecting our children from being being manipulated, used and indoctrinated!! Parents have the authority of their children....not schools/government!!


Revised Guidance Document Includes ALL STUDENTS & ALL PARENTS — YESSS!

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Two completely different docs. That’s good. The 2021 version started off with two pages of “acknowledgements” to all of its inglorious contributors. It also contained only 36 mentions of the word “parents” starting in “Resources for Parents” on pg. 24. The 2022 version contains 99 mentions of parents throughout. Both are written in academese, but the new one, at 20 pages, contains a lot less bombastic BS than the transgender-worshipping older one at 27 pages.

Glen Youngkin is doing what citizens elected him to do. Thanks for posting this Call for Public Comment. It’s time for every citizen to get involved and stay involved.


I oppose VA Governor Youngkin's "Guidance" for Trans Kids

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I oppose VA Governor Youngkin's "guidance" for trans kids. There are plenty of trans kids--and kids across the LGBTQ spectrum--who have unsupportive parents. Many have parents who would abuse or disown children who don't identify as straight or cisgender. Your political stunt doesn't empower families, Mr. Youngkin. It will put some trans and LGBTQ kids in danger.


Very Strongly Oppose

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As the parent of a school age child in the state of Virginia I am appalled at the heartlessness of this guidance. Fortunately, my child has a supportive family though there are parts of this guidance that will harm even children with supportive family. In addition not all children in this state have familial support and this guidance puts them at increased risk of self harm and violence from bigots. I urge the Virginia Department of Education to reconsider this proposal and consider the well being of all of Virginia's school children.


100% SUPPORT


OBJECT

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<p>I object to this policy. The rate of suicide is incredibly high for transgender children. This policy exacerbates the issue. </p>


STRONGLY oppose and not afraid to put my name on it

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These policies will force trans kids to worry about their mental health when they should be able to be focused on their education, increase their chances of suicide and homelessness, and make them feel unsafe at home and school.


Support


Support for the revised DOE guidance limiting over-reach by the public schools

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<p>The role of parent (decision-making, guidance, nurture, etc.) needs protecting in our community today.  The schools have begun to encroach on that paramount right and are not proxies for parenting. </p>


Oppose in strongest possible terms

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This proposed policy represents a significant barrier to protecting the safety, dignity, health and well-being of transgender and gender-diverse students in the Commonwealth. Over half of all transgender and non-binary youth considered killing themselves in 2021 and one in five committed suicide. Trans and non-binary youth represent anywhere from 20-40% of the more than 1.6 million to 2.8 million homeless kids in the U.S.; many experience housing insecurity due to family rejection, discrimination, and violence. And only 27% of trans youth report their families are very supportive, while fewer than half (43%) say they have an adult in their family they could turn to if they felt sad or worried. As someone whose life and family have been impacted by youth suicide and who loves their LGBTQ+ kid without reservation, I know that trusted, affirming teachers and peers fill in the gap as a critical safety net for the majority of trans and gender-diverse kids who lack support at home. This cruel, discriminatory, unenforceable, and illegal policy—crafted purely for political posturing and lacking support from most of Virginia’s citizens—will inevitably lead to higher rates of suicide and self-harm in an already vulnerable population and the VDOE should wholly reject it.


firmly oppose

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This is a terrible policy revision with incredible potential to hurt the mental, emotional, physical, and overall wellbeing of Virginia's youth

The policy guises itself in an anti-bullying framework while simultaneously increasing both the opportunity and probability that students will get bullied at school and abused or neglected at home.

The policy states that schools should be safe places for youth and free from discrimination - yet by using the policy to allow for (and encourage) the outing of students to family, it contrarily becomes an incredibly unsafe environment for youth.

The trauma that will be endured by youth (and, frankly, faculty/staff) through this policy will have lasting and permanently damaging effects on an entire generation of people. Please do not create further traumatic experiences for youth that will ultimately result in even worsening mental health of people of all ages in this country.


School Policy

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I completely support Governor Younkin!!! Thank you for protecting our children and supporting the parents!!!


Protect my kids from woke parents

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Dramatic parents from northern Virginia can’t get enough attention. Rather than having healthy children, they would prefer the attention they would get by coming out on Facebook as a transgender child’s parent. Good for you but keep my kids out of it. Stay out of my daughters bathroom.


Strongly Support

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Schools have turned into cesspools where indoctrination and pushing an agenda is more important than the welfare and education of our kids.  This is definitely a step in the right direction to address this abomination.

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Strongly Oppose

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To be gender affirming is to be affirming of the fundamental humanity of Virginians. This policy is rooted in ignorance and hate. Children across the state are facing a mental health crisis and are deserving of environments that support their healthy development, which includes recognition of their gender identity. Youth are making it clear through walkouts and advocacy that they oppose this policy.


support LGBT students!!!

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support ALL of our students!!!


Gov. Youngkin's Proposed changes

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I fully support the changes that Gov. Youngkin proposes to the transgender policy. These changes offer more protection to all students. I stand with Gov. Youngkin!


Strongly Opposed!!

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<p>Please keep your religious convictions out of politics and our schools.  These children need to be protected and allowed to be who they are.  Parents should have some input as to what is learned at school but much of it is beyond a parent's scope of expertise.  As a parent, if you want to be FULLY RESPONSIBLE for your child's education - home school!  </p>


Strongly oppose

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There is only research to support this will endanger our children physically and emotionally. OPPOSE


Support!!


Opposition to Gov. Youngkin’s policy regarding gender in public school

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<p>The only thing that will accomplish is making school an unsafe and hostile environment for students and faculty. On a very basic level, forcing teachers to address students by their birth name/ pronouns is the same thing as forcing someone to address another with their self-given name/ pronouns, which is what you are attempting to combat. So then we must conclude this is for the sake of harming trans and non binary students, there is no hiding behind tights when it is clear you only believe certain people should have them. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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As a parent, I strongly oppose - all children deserve love and support. Spaces for children need to be void of bigotry, they need to have places that are safe when other spaces aren't.


ALREADY HARMING CHILDREN - VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED

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<p>Children throughout the Commonwealth have been affected by the mere proposal of these rules. They violate state law and are malicious. Keep the existing protections which are research based and supportive of human rights. Reject the 2022 proposal which are all around bad for kids, parents, and Virginia! </p>
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Strongly Support

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I strongly support this policy! It is not the government's job to educate my children concerning this topic. Our schools are failing, students are behind, we have a teacher shortage, and instead of addressing these pressing issues, we are spending time on this.

I will provide one example, even though I have many, of what is occurring in our schools. A student explained sexual acts and bisexuality during my son's math class...DURING MATH CLASS! Why was this discussion allowed?!?! My child doesn't need an explanation about anyone's sexuality at his age. Years ago, a child at that age, discussing sexuality and sexual acts would have prompted an investigation for abuse. Now, it's seen as being inclusive. Wake up!!!


Opposed

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Not sure where you are getting your info on the 1st Amendment and how it's written, but THIS is what is stated:

"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."

I do not see anything stated as this notice would advise as to "and compelling speech is contrary to an individual's personal or religious beliefs".

Or are you guys just adding stuff that sounds credible and trying to make people believe something that is otherwise not part of the 1st amendment? Because that definitely seems to go along with your reckless approach to education and people in general.


Treat Kids with Love and Respect

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<p>I can’t say that I’m shocked about what Mr.Youngkin, and all of the other homophobic, transphobic, and hateful people in this state are trying to achieve here, but to say I’m disgusted would be an understatement. You all, as fully developed adults, should be ashamed of yourselves for wanting to take away the humanity of these kids. This country is diverse and, for some reason, y’all want to keep people in a box that doesn’t fit them. You will never know what these kids are going through mentally and emotionally and for you to go out of your way to exacerbate the pain, loneliness, and heartbreak that they already go through daily is cruel and foul. Trans people exist. Non-binary people exist. Members of the lgbtqia+ spectrum exist and have existed since before you were born. It’s nothing new, people are just more accepting now than they were in the past. Y’all can try your hardest to shut these kids down and lock their true identities away but when the rates of youth suicide and self harm rise, that blood will be on your hands. I’m sure y’all are able to ignore that and continue living your lives like it isn’t happening but this generation will not let you forget. </p>


Oppose! Keep your hands of our youth! Suicide prevention

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<p>We should be allowing our children to grow and explore their identities without persecution. Transphobia should not be allowed in our schools. Teachers using preferred names and pronouns saved my life during highschool. </p>


OPPOSE


TOTALLY AGAINST THIS!

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What is wrong with the GOP? Why are you attacking kids? I am the mother of two children who attended FCPS from 2003 until my youngest's graduation from McLean HS in 2013. I pay high property taxes and expect that my taxes will be used to educate ALL CHILDREN without the need to attack those who are most vulnerable. Kids need support, not a slam-down. Please do NOT do this! I want happy, healthy, educated children living in my neighborhood, not children who are scared to be who they are. STOP THE WITCH HUNT!!!


Strongly opposed. We need to protect ALL of our children.

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<p>Very hateful policy. </p>


Strongly support new guidance document

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This new policy brings parents back into the conversation to decide what is best together with their children. Withholding information from parents about their children is a fundamental breach of rights established by the 10th Amendment for the people (The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people). The previous policy breeds distrust amongst the family unit, which is the foundational building block of society.


OPPOSE

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<p>This policy takes away MY PARENTAL CHOICE to have a SAFE, FAIR learning environment for my child.  As a faith-based, religious person, I am horrified to see something so hateful and NOT God's love being proposed.  Stop making children political pawns.  Stop forcing national politics onto local school boards.  </p>


Strongly Support

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<p>Schools are there for education not indoctrination.   Reading, writing, and arithmetic.   Using schools for social issues is the reason the United States ranks lower than China and other countries in reading and math proficiency. </p>


I STRONGLY oppose this. Anyone who supports this has no understanding of having a transgender child

A parent of a transgender child in Virginia

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<p>This Policy is completely harmful to any transgender child. To have one’s name legally changed requires going to court. Having ones sex legally changed is yet another difficult step. A child cannot do this legally without parental support. A child should be able to choose what name or especially nickname they want to be addressed by. Requiring parental consent to what they want to be called means that any child who doesn’t have parental support is damaged. There is absolutely no harm in a child being called what they want to be called. The schools can also make gender neutral bathrooms available to al students so the bathroom issue is put to rest. I can assure you that students are and have been using the bathroom of their choosing for years with no issue if they are transgender other than bullying or fear that comes with something as simple as using the bathroom. The Governor and many others clearly have no interactions with or have had a transgender child experience the hate and misunderstanding that the general public has. This policy is hateful and damaging and unnecessary. Why don’t you devote the time and resources to actually make our schools more safe from gun violence and spend less time damaging kids who already have difficult lives. </p>


OPPOSE --  "Love Your (young) Neighbor." Jesus

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<p>I live on Virginia's border, and I am (was?) considering a teaching position in Virginia. This nonsense affects me personally. It's hard enough being a kid today. Just let them be who they are. Let them find their way. </p>