TransGender Policy

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First of all, only parents with children enrolled in school should be commenting on this. That is the problem with these controversial school subjects.  Strongly against any school teaching anything without parental views.  Strongly against supporting something that is not even biologically supported in birth.   Tax money pays the schools and teachers to keep their personal opinions out of the school.  People with no children and never had children want to dictate what children need when they are uneducated on what children need.  I am an older parent of 2 small school age children.  Forced to remove children from public school and take on 2 jobs to support the costs.  Simply because the uneducated with personal agendas want to tell my children what they should know.  Basically every school decision the past 30 years has been against everything Christians and people who support Jesus stand for.  Remove people from the school boards that have no children.  We as parents know what is best for our children.  Our salaries are far greater than the teachers and we don't get to senior manager jobs with the largest companies in the world by not being educated.  Check the education level of most public school teachers and board members. See how many have PHD in business, economics, trades that require knowledge.

If I wanted to teach religion in school, I would be arrested or fired.  But if I want to comment on transgender, LBGQT and every other non Christian topic, I am not allowed to have a voice.  Strongly oppose anyone believing they have more education or morals than myself so why have people who are not confident enough in their own born bodies teach my children morals or values.  Majority always wins.  Quit putting the less than 1% minority above the people who successfully have achieved and paid for these schools just to make yourself get recognition.  Any parent who tells their children transgender is OK and to do it, is a poor excuse for a parent.  Absolutely do not support anything related to transgender.


Parents should be included not excluded. I love the new policy!!

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Include parents always!!!!


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Fully Support This.  Parents' rights are best for kids!

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Fully Support This. Parents' rights are best for kids.


Stop the attacks on trans kids

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Everyone deserves to live with dignity. Stop the attacks on trans kids!


I am strongly opposed.


I fully oppose this.


Do not do this.


GAYS AGAINST GROOMERS

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https://www.gaysagainstgroomers.com/


Cruel policy decisions that harm kids all from a terrible “Christian” governor

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This is a terrible policy decision meant to pander to far right voters. I strongly oppose these measures and in two years Youngkin will be gone.


I oppose this fully.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


KEEP YOUR GAY/TRANS AGENDA OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS. CHILDREN AREN'T YOUR PAWNS!


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Thank you Governor Youngkin

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So nice to see common Sense prevailing. The adults are finally back in charge ??


Brilliant Update

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The 2022 Policy goes a long way to correcting and clarifying the non-democratic agenda of the 2021 Policy. Thank you for considering the children and citizens of Virginia most affected by the unelected activists of 2021.


Horrible law

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This law is complete and utter stupidity. It shouldn’t have been passed in the first place


Virginias new policies

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I fully support protecting children in all areas until age 21.  Children have no idea what’s best for them. People can’t buy alcohol until age 21 and no one should be allowed to multilateralism their bodies until full age of adulthood. Sexualizing children to fit a narrative is completely wrong. Mostly done by adults, children have no means to reverse these practices later when they have fully matured.

I support anyone who is in favor of protecting children from brainwashing, sexualizing, or mutilation.  It should be a crime to even suggest that children do any of these things.

children need to be protected by adults.

stop brainwashing our kids with CRT, sexualizing, and convincing kids that they are not who they were born to be. It’s wrong!

if Youngkin can put a stop to all this, he has my total support.


As a Christian, I oppose these cruel policies

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Jesus must weep to see politicians like Glenn Youngkin co-opt a faith that is supposed to be about unconditional love and wield it to harm vulnerable non-binary and trans children.

As a Christian, I strongly OPPOSE these policies, which will cause incredible suffering in our schools. It is cruelty thinly disguised as "parent choice." Well, I am a Virginia parent of two and I choose to stand up for the vulnerable, as Jesus instructed.

Shame on you.


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I strongly SUPPORT!!  Great Job Governor!!!

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Stop the insanity of corrupting and destroying children with this transgender evil!!!


I am strongly opposed.


Stop the child abuse in our schools. A win for our children.

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Enough of pedophiles and perverts making decisions about sexua education and policies for our children! The parents must have the decision!


I absolutely and utterly oppose this New policy

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<p>This policy will harm our trans kids. Don’t go there - we will fight these kinds of decision to the end! Please do not pass this. Love our kids and be supportive. Thank you! </p>


Fully support

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I fully support Governor Youngkin’s policy.


Ronald Reagan predicted your religious intolerance

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<p>“We establish no religion in this country. We command no worship. We mandate no belief, nor will we ever. Church and state are and must remain separate.”  - Ronald Reagan  </p>


Government overreach

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I don’t see how any self-styled small-government conservative could sign this invasive EO with a straight face.


Virginia Transgender Guidelines

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Totally agree with Gender Identification determined by Parents.  Until the Legal Age of Consent - Parents or Legal Guardians should always be in partnership with any agency (Health, Education or Religious) for child's physical or mental health.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


In favor - Protect Children and Parents

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Parents should not be kept in the dark about their own children by a government agency


KEEP YOUR GAY/TRANS AGENDA OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS. CHILDREN AREN'T YOUR PAWNS! (NO BOTS HERE!)


I oppose this fully.


Support


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Do not do this.


Strongly Opposed

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<p>Students privacy must be protected. This change in policy will endanger the lives of transgender students whose parents are unwilling or not yet ready to accept their child’s transition. Suicide rates among outted transgender students will dramatically increase. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


STRONGLY SUPPORT! Thank you Gov.Youngkin!!

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<p>Strongly support returning parental rights. </p>


SUPPORT!!! Love My Governor!

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Groomers…this will NOT harm trans anyone! Quit shoving your agenda down my throat. If kids are respected and taught to respect others then it doesn’t matter what they claim to be!
Tahbk you Governor Youngkin for having GUTS! Stay the course and what YOU CAMPAIGNED ON! We the people have your back!


bots on both sides

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stop complaining about bots from the opposite side

just say what you want to say.


I am strongly opposed.


Strongly oppose.


Revision: Guidance on Transgender Student Policies


I fully oppose this.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


This policy will result in death - I strongly oppose

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The lives of children will end due to this policy. In fact, all non-conjecture scientific evidence supports the deleterious nature of this proposed policy. Transgender and gender non-conforming youth are at much higher risks of suicide and depression that their cisgender peers. We KNOW that supportive adults reduces this risk and thus this policy institutionalizes the practice of discrimination.

You purport that this policy is written with parent’s rights in mind and yet my rights as a parent to protect my child and have then honored and protected in school are being taken away.

There are so many things you could be focusing on at the VDOE that could have an impact on our kids and yet you chose to propose policies that are literally in contradiction with science.  I oppose this policy with every fiber of my body.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


This policy is a grave mistake.

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I oppose this policy in the strongest possible terms, and I ask that the state rescind this proposal immediately.

Even from the comments already filed on this policy, it's clear the immense threat this policy poses for trans and nonbinary children. If a trans or nonbinary child had a parent who called identifying as LBGTQ+ "a disease," it's unlikely that they are getting the medical care or counseling they need. Further, it is worrisome at best to imagine what it would be like to grow up in an environment that calls something you feel earnestly in your heart "a disease."

To place the total power of these decisions in the hands of parents, even when doing so is to the clear detriment of the child or against the professional advice of educators, is a grave mistake. Further, this policy if put in place seeks to inflame and incite an issue that requires thoughtful collaboration between parents, educators, medical professionals, counselors and--most importantly--children. These are complicated discussions that often bring conflicting ideas about identity and religion to the fore, and mandating a policy that provides such little space for understanding and collaboration is a mistake.

The state is overstepping its bounds, and in doing so, is declaring that it cares more about those that espouse hate for LBGTQ+ people than it does for the needs of children.


TRANS KIDS WILL COMMIT SUICIDE IF THEY DON'T GET HELP FROM THE DISEASE THAT IS LGBTQ (53%)


I oppose

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I strongly oppose this. Trans kids lives’ are going to be ruined


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Oppose this

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I strongly oppose this.

This will hurt so many humans.

Trans people are good and kind and deserve respect.


This is a terrible policy decision.


Elections have consequences. XX XY. Stand firm Governor.

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Don't allow the minority (<2%) overcome what's right for the family.


School policy regarding Transgender

I am in favor of Youngkin’s policy .  It is reasonable, logical and needed for minors.For those who don’t agree perhaps they should homeschool their child or there should be a school designated for transgender children only and then they can be among their own.
God bless the USA and logical people!

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I am in favor of Youngkin’s policy .  It is reasonable, logical and needed for minors.
For those who don’t agree perhaps they should homeschool their child or there should be a school designated for transgender children only and then they can be among their own.

God bless the USA and logical people!


Protect Trans Children

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<p>As a Christian, I am stunned that so many would choose to turn their backs on children who are trans, non-binary or gay. These policies are at the very least unnecessarily invasive and at their worst, extremely dangerous to children who are very much in need of support and compassion. For an administration that has regularly touted "parents choice" as a ballot issue, it is clear that those ideas do not extend to members of the LGBTQ community. I urge the board to embrace programs that support and uplift children where they are and that do not aim to make them feel like criminals or outcasts. </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Do not do this.


'LGBTQ' AND 'YOUTH' DON'T BELONG IN THE SAME SENTENCE, GROOMERS!


Strongly oppose.


Public Schools' Purpose under the Constitution

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<p>Dr. Benjamin Rush, the Father of Public Schools said they should teach Religion, Morality & Knowledge.  Transgender indoctrination is none of those things. I oppose it! </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Youngkin is putting kids in danger.

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<p>This new policy will be putting an already vulnerable group of children at higher risk for bullying, physical violence and mental health struggles.  Why not listen to the parents of transgender students when making a decision like this? He has no experience in that department. The false outrage that was created in Loudoun was not due to a transgender student in the girl’s room. It seems there had been a problem of boys being in the girls room and using it as a hookup spot. As woman, I can tell you I am way more afraid of straight, cisgender males than I have ever been of a transgender woman. Should transgender children be forced to limit the amount of liquid they drink in a day to cater to people’s ignorance? Protect transgender students! They deserve as much support as every other child. </p>


I fully oppose this.


This policy will enable more bullying

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Hi,

I was often bullied and sometimes beaten up in Virginia schools in the '80s and '90s. A lot of the insults were misogynistic, homophobic, or sometimes transphobic. I learned to hate myself. It took years afterwards to re-learn to accept myself. If the schools have appropriate support, and appropriate educational resources, then kids today might not learn to hate themselves. But this policy would deny appropriate support to trans and gender-questioning kids.

Marja Erwin


Good to protect the Kids

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Children below the age of 16 do not need to be exposed to this. while i tend to lean left on most issues, im firmly with the right on this one. Good on the Govenor for stepping up and stopping the madness.


Completely opposed


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly opposed to the draft

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<p>Listen to trans kids when they tell you what they need. Read the research from the Trevor Project. This will harm children. You have a responsibility to protect ALL students. </p>


Strongly oppose

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This policy would cause further harm to trans children, many of whom already struggle to find safety and acceptance.


I oppose this fully.


I am completely opposed.


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly oppose this policy.

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<p>This is heartless and sets Virginia back. This is not about privacy or religious freedom, this is about creating transphobic policies veiled in "Parental rights". This policy will classrooms into hostile environments and places yet another unconscionable requirement on teachers and school staff. </p>


Support changes

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The previous policies encouraged educators to keep secrets from parents. Parents are responsible for the upbringing of their children not the government or schools. Current bullying policies should protect all children if enforced. Educating our children should be priority One not indoctrinating them. Fully support these proposed changes.


I support this policy - it strikes a good balance


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Anti-trans views help no one

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<p>The best outcome for youth figuring out their gender is achieved through acceptance and understanding. As someone who came of age in the Virginia public school system, I urge you to do what is best for the children in your care -- listen, accept, and understand. </p>


Strongly oppose.


I am strongly opposed.


Oppose this policy and support trans kids

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I support trans and gender nonconforming students and their rights to privacy, acceptance, and protection within schools. If Younkin's proposed policy passes, trans kids will be in danger. I OPPOSE this policy


This is unacceptable

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Governor Youngkin has made it very clear that he is going to make any person who is not a white, cisgender, Christian man will be a second-class citizen while living in Virginia. There are so many reasons that the actions that he is taking are unacceptable and should not even be considered legitimate.  There are so many other reasons why this policy is disgusting, but I have listed two that on their own should stop these policies in their tracks.

1.) This is illegal

Youngkin has acted in diranddiction to the actions of the legislature as well as the judiciary branch. Youngkin is not allowed to act alone. He is not the sole governing body of Virginia. The legislative branch has codified transgender protections by statutorily guaranteeing that Virginia schools create policies to protect issues faced by transgender youth schools. See Virginia Code § 22.1-23.3.

Additionally, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down a bathroombathroomsd not allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matched their gender identity. See Grimm v. Gloucester. Acting completely autonomously, Youngkin is acting not only outside the bounds of authority awarded to the Executive branch but in direct contradiction to what the Virginia population wants.

2.) The effects that this will have on transgender youth are fatal

59% of transgender youth have reported experiencing suicidal thoughts within the last year. See npr.gov. This is over double the rate of suicidal ideation for cisgender kids. Gender-affirming resources and services are enormous in keeping the rates of suicide and other mental health issues down. Invalidating the gender identity of transgender youth will have a negative impact and cause an increase in transgender suicides in Virginia. The requirement for parents to be informed poses a safety risk for these children. Transgender people are at a much higher risk of violence (via CDC reports). This violence is not exclusive to people outside of their families. 40% of homeless youth are LGBTQIA+, with being forced out of their family home cited as the number one reason being the primary reason. Their families force out over 80% of transgender homeless youth. (See truecolorsunited.org).  By forcing transgender youth to come out to their families in order to have their gender affirmed in schools, Youngkin is exposing these youth to risks of violence and homelessness.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


I fully oppose this.


Policy Change

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<p>Thank you Governor  Youngkin. Once a child reaches legal age, they can change whatever they desire. Until then, parents should have standing over their school and sexual orientation issues. Until that time of adult age your service is what you get at birth. Guys don't play on sports teams as girls. Enough is enough. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


In opposition to the 2022 Model Proposition.

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Although this 2022 MODEL POLICIES ON THE PRIVACY, DIGNITY, AND RESPECT FOR ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN VIRGINIA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS proposition is littered with arguments based solely on hate towards a minority group of children, one central issue is to be had with its legitimacy is through its framing of being transgender as a belief one can have, similar to a religion. Being trans is a way someone can be, not a belief system, and framing it as such is incredibly harmful because it adds to the narrative that one might have ulterior motives in being trans which in almost every case (minus those minuscule number of cases in which someone is not truly trans but instead claiming to be.) This policy is incredibly harmful and should not be made into law.


I OPPOSE this guidance.

I OPPOSE the guidance. I am a parent of school-age children in Virginia. Virginia should be following the federal guidelines on this matter, not creating an oppressive school system dedicated to denying students identities and policing their sexuality. "Every student deserves to learn in a safe and supportive setting, free from discrimination. As the Department of Education has reaffirmed, discrimination based on sex—including sexual orientation and gender identity—isn’t just wrong, it’s prohibited in America’s schools. Yet many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students experience bullying, harassment, and other discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.For transgender students in particular, this discrimination can threaten students’ well-being and ability to thrive or even participate in school—one national survey found that transgender students were three times more likely to miss school than other students. Additional research cited in a report from the Department’s Office for Civil Rights found transgender youth were more likely to report feeling unsafe at school and being bullied, and that the COVID-19 pandemic harmed their mental health. Some transgenderstudents experience multiple forms of discrimination at once, including race, gender or disability discrimination, which amplify the challenges they face."-https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ed-factsheet-transgender-202106.pdf

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I OPPOSE the guidance. I am a parent of school-age children in Virginia. Virginia should be following the federal guidelines on this matter, not creating an oppressive school system dedicated to denying students identities and policing their sexuality.
"Every student deserves to learn in a safe and supportive setting, free from discrimination. As the Department of Education has reaffirmed, discrimination based on sex—including sexual orientation and gender identity—isn’t just wrong, it’s prohibited in America’s schools. Yet many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students experience bullying, harassment, and other discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
For transgender students in particular, this discrimination can threaten students’ well-being and ability to thrive or even participate in school—one national survey found that transgender students were three times more likely to miss school than other students. Additional research cited in a report from the Department’s Office for Civil Rights found transgender youth were more likely to report feeling unsafe at school and being bullied, and that the COVID-19 pandemic harmed their mental health. Some transgender
students experience multiple forms of discrimination at once, including race, gender or disability discrimination, which amplify the challenges they face."
-https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ed-factsheet-transgender-202106.pdf


Strongly Support Youngkin’s Policy!


Support trans youth

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<p>Shame on Youngkin for proposing a policy that will have disastrous consequences on children's mental health and safety. Anti-trans policies are directly correlated with higher rates of suicide. If these policies pass, Youngkin will have blood on his hands from every trans child who self-harms or commits suicide or suffers permanent trauma because they were shamed in a place where they're supposed to feel safe and supported. Virginia is "for lovers" not homophobic bigots. Youngkin has brought shame to our state. </p>


I oppose this fully.


Parents Rights

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I am strongly for it. We need common sense education math, English, civics courses, etc. We don't need to be grooming children and culturely endocrinating them. It is the parents job to bring them up with culture.


Thank you

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<p>Thank you for supporting schools and bettering the educational experience for everyone involved. Commonsense guidance is what we need and it is appreciated. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly oppose.


Strongly opposed to the new model policy

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This policy, regardless of misguided intent, will harm Virginia’s most vulnerable demographic. Further, it’s poorly conceived, contradicts itself, and is evidently not penned by experts with credentials in the subject it attempts to address. For example, you cannot treat a trans student with dignity and respect, and protect their personal information, while demanding they use a bathroom they are not comfortable using.
Forcing trans children to come out to family before they are ready can be very dangerous to the child’s well being.
These, among so many issues in this policy, do not reflect what experts in education, development, and psychology advocate as good policy.

Please, do not adopt this harmful policy!


I am completely opposed.


This is a terrible policy change that will harm transgender kids

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This proposed policy change for Virginia’s schools is a dangerous cruel step back. Adolescence is tough enough; it’s that much harder for those who are trans. Transgender people people do exist; ignoring this or causing them to hide will increase the suicide rate and do irreparable damage to Virginia’s transgender kids. It’s teaching other kids that bigotry is okay because it is sanctioned by the state.

It will also affects the economy of Virginia as companies will choose not to open a facility here or expand existing ones.

Stop the bigotry and cruelty!!!


Oppose

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<p>If you love your child, why wouldn't you want them to feel safe and comfortable with themselves? If it's someone else's child, what business is it of yours? </p>


Stop the insanity Thank You!

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Now girls sports will survive in this state instead of this ridiculous state of affairs where a guy is the champion because he put on a wig and beat on the girls. Sick.


I am strongly opposed.


KEEP YOUR GAY/TRANS AGENDA OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS. CHILDREN AREN'T YOUR PAWNS!


This is a terrible policy decision.


K-12 policies.

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<p>I read through the new guidelines for K-12 and am so optimistic for our school children. It has been horrific to think that our children would go to school and be indoctrinated with ideology that is opposed to our Christian and moral values as a people and a nation!!! I am grateful that our Governor has kept his promises!!! We support him wholeheartedly and stand by this decision. As well as thousands of others. The majority has spoken. School should be for studies. Not sex ideology of those we think lawless. Theses things are hurting and even killing our children. Instead of being focused on learning , they are focused on who they are as a sexual being. Parents should be the sole caregiver in this matter. Only. </p>


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


PARENTS RIGHTS matter, I fully support this.


Keep parents in charge

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<p>This policy places parents where they should be: in charge of decisions affecting their children’s health. Schools have no place in this discussion. </p>


I oppose this fully.


I strongly oppose

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I strongly oppose as this will further endanger an already vulnerable group of children as well as continue to foster division and hatred.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Huge mistake

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Transgender students need our protection too. The Governor's plan to require teachers to out transgender students is immoral, unethical, and illegal, putting these children in danger. The Governor is pandering to pressure from the alt-right and the Trumpian political team at the demise of children and their families and should be stopped.

The proposed laws are appalling and should not be allowed to move forward.


Strongly oppose.


Strongly oppose this course of action, and it will cause harm to those it is supposed to protect

I cannot imagine the trauma that this policy change would impose on children who are still developing and figuring out who they really are. These students need love, care, understanding and support.
Please do not pass this into law; with all the support I saw during Pride celebrations in Virginia, this cannot be what the majority of Virginians want.The transgender community already suffers from high rates of self-harm and suicide (especially those under the age of 18), this policy change will likely those numbers further.  Please feel free to look at the numbers from 2017 compiled by the Trevor Project if this is at all in question:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/data-on-transgender-youth/

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I cannot imagine the trauma that this policy change would impose on children who are still developing and figuring out who they really are. These students need love, care, understanding and support.

Please do not pass this into law; with all the support I saw during Pride celebrations in Virginia, this cannot be what the majority of Virginians want.

The transgender community already suffers from high rates of self-harm and suicide (especially those under the age of 18), this policy change will likely those numbers further.  Please feel free to look at the numbers from 2017 compiled by the Trevor Project if this is at all in question:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/data-on-transgender-youth/


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I am completely opposed.


Great

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<p style="text-align: center;">This policy will keep girls safe and education will not be infringed by a miniscule group of activists </p>


Transphobia can be deadly. Strongly Oppose this.

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<p>Trans girls are girls. Trans boys are boys. Educate yourselves and stop with policies that do harm.  Transphobia can be deadly to many who are simply trying to live their life in peace.  Protect them and do not pass this.  </p>


NO to Youngkin's pedo bill!

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That's why I wasn't a big Youngkin fan. I met him on the campaign trail and he told me I could trust him.  I told Younkin, I only trust Trump! I again was proven right!


I fully oppose this.


Dangerous and only based on stoking fear unnecessarily

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Do you have kids in school?  My high schooler has so many friends that are trying to figure out who they are. Just let them!  If you are scared of LGBT kids “corrupting” your kids 1) that seems like a you problem and not the child’s and 2) have you seen what your child has access to on the internet or their friend’s internet?

Let kids be kids. If parents can’t handle it, that is a disservice to their own children by not modeling inclusivity and empathy. Secondly, please homeschool. School is not for you to micromanage every detail. If you want that, public school is not for you.

I support LGBT kids and their journey to self-awareness. They need our love and support during this time of curiosity - not punishment or discrimination.


I am strongly opposed.


I strongly oppose this harmful policy

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I have read Governor Youngkin’s 2022 model policy and strongly oppose it. I am deeply concerned about the harmful effects it would have on all Virginia students. Virginia’s public schools should be a place where kids can fully express themselves. Policies that out students to their parents, exclude students from the bathroom and sports that conform with their gender identity, and prevent educators from using gender-affirming pronouns will harm the health and well being of Virginia’s students.

Both of my children have attended Virginia’s public schools for their entire lives, and in those schools they have grown and thrived. Please protect Virginia’s students and do not implement this harmful, hateful policy.
-Elizabeth, longtime Virginia resident and mother of two public school students


STRONGLY support, thank you Gov. Youngkin!

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I strongly support the Governor's proposed 2022 Model Policies for students and parents.  There is a lot of noise around this issue, all of it intentionally unfounded.  These policies are not only in line with the 14th Amendment of our (still valid) U.S. Constitution (and supporting case law), they are also in line with our (still valid) Code of Virginia, Section 1-240.1, with actual biological science (only two sexes/genders actually exist), the teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and lastly in keeping with common sense, which is clearly not common.

The Governor and his Administration could not have been more clear about providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students, full stop.  The intentional twisting of the facts by the "progressive" left is both shameless and reckless, in addition to completely false.  Better that we soon begin to actually do the real and hard work of educating our precious children in our once strong public schools, lest they soon will be further embarrassed on the world stage and in the global workforce due to their lack of command of the basics.  Until we can get our levels of proficiency nearer to the 85-90th percentile, we'd do well to leave the complex, social fads de jour outside of our schools.

Parents were, are, and will always be the best at helping their children navigate the complexities of this world.  Our children are not, and will never be, wards of the state.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


OPPOSED

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This proposal is incredibly disrespectful of an individuals right to their own personhood, independence, and happiness. As an LCSW in the state of VA I am aware of the detriment an order like this can have on a trans/non-binary child’s mental health. There is an increased rate of suicide among this population due to their personhood and ways of identifying being ignored and not respected. Do not let this pass!


I oppose this fully.


I oppose this in its entirety

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Do not enact this. It is willfully hurtful, inhuman, irreligious and downright cowardly. What an absolutely horrible thing to offer as policy and smile about. This administration's utter failure at governance is only second in stupidity to Harl Haraldson- the viking king who made the armorers put the horns on the inside of helmets.

The governor should fall on his knees publicly and beg forgiveness from the people of the Commonwealth. Then he should eff right off to Mississippi or Alabama where he can be as hateful and mentally ill as he wants.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly Oppose this

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I strongly oppose this bill based off of that transgender people deserve human rights!!


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


WHY DO PEOPLE WANT TO SEXUALIZE OUR CHILDREN?


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I strongly strongly oppose


Do not do this.


LGBTQ REPRODUCES BY TOUCHING CHILDREN


Gov. Youngkin's proposed umhealthy policies on treatment of transgender students.

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The governor's proposed policies on the treatment of transgender students would adversely affect the mental health of transgender students. I do NOT support his policies. Mislabeling a person's gender is unhealthy, abusive, and inhumane! Requiring school staff to "out" a student is not an educational function for our teachers and staff. This is pure cruel politics to benefit one person - the "governor."


I fully oppose this.


I Strongly Oppose This

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These revised guidelines will only hurt students in a time when students are facing unparalleled mental health challenges and are a cruel attempt to politicize the existence of LGBTQIA+ students for political gain.


Strongly Support this policy

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I strongly support this policy.


RIGHTS FOR ALL KIDS regardless of sexuality

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CHILDREN DESERVE THE PRIVILAGE TO NOT BE OUTED. They deserve respect. They deserve to pee comfortably, without grown folks pouncing on them


Support trans youth!

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<p>Strongly opposed. Support trans youth. </p>


I am strongly opposed.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Good policy: depolitize school, affirm parents' rights

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I am glad that this policy moves toward depoliticizing classrooms and affirming parents' rights. Public education belongs to all citizens and should be politically neutral especially on controversial issues. Moreover, parents should be informed of such significant changes in their children's lives.


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I OPPOSE rolling back rights for transgender children. The governor wants to force trans children to "out" themselves to their parents even if they don't feel safe at home. Keep in mind that many trans children are mentally and physically abused, disowned, shunned from the community and church, forced into abusive conversion "therapy," and thrown out of the house and onto the streets by their parents just because they're trans. Many trans children are homeless for this reason.

If they refuse to be outed to their parents, that gives the school the right to humiliate them by misgendering them and deadnaming them among other indignities like not being able to use the toilet or play sports on teams that match their gender identity. If you know anything about the care of trans children, you would know how important it is to affirm their identities and protect them. These kids have it hard enough. Please don't make their lives any harder. This bill does anything but. I strongly oppose this bill.


Strongly oppose.


I oppose this fully.

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This is the worst decision, and I oppose it completely.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This is a terrible policy decision.


Fully SUPPORT


I vehemently oppose this.

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The demonization of trans kids is simply unconscionable, and using them as a political football reflects the unfathomable depths of Republican bigotry. These children deserve the basic dignity to be who they are. Does Virginia support hate and ignorance, or will it return to the side of compassion and understanding? History is watching.


I oppose this fully.


DEMONIC, PERVERSE PEOPLE OPPOSE RIGHTS FOR NORMAL PEOPLE


Do not do this.


I am completely opposed.


I strongly oppose

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Singling out a group like trans kids is a step towards authoritarianism. We are all in this together and their rights are our rights. You are responsible for educating all children and for the well-being of all children. I strongly oppose any ban towards any child.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Strongly opposed.

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<p>I am strongly opposed to this. Transgender kids need to be able to feel safe and validated in schools as that is where they spend a majority of their time. </p>


Support.  Strikes a reasonable balance.

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Allows for recognition of both trans kids and families.  Once again, Gov. Younkin, your common sense policies are appreciated.


This is an inhumane measure and filled with such hate that I'm frankly disgusted

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These are our children you're trying to dehumanize and treat like predators. Children by outting that are going to be exposed to violence and hate. Silencing them won't make it go away or stop it, you're just condemning them to hate and abuse. The idea that anyone, let alone someone with children could recommend this and say in good conscious that it's not motivated by bigotry and hate, is beyond me.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Finally protecting children

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About time some politicians grew a backbone and take steps to protect chimdren.


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Fully support this! Thank you for understanding the criticality of parents being involved


Parent Rights should not be infringed - Our Child, Our Choice!

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<p>I agree with this policy because the right of the parent to guide and teach our children should not be infringed. A child can not get a vaccine without parental consent, they shouldn't be allowed to manipulate who they are without parental consent. If the parent and student agree, then that fine. Schools systems have no right to step into the parental role. That would be too much government over reach. </p>


Strongly oppose.


Strongly opposed to this policy

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I feel this policy will hurt trans and non-binary youth.   Children's identities should be respected in the classroom so that they feel safe and can learn to the best of their ability.

Thank you for considering my comment as a mom and substitute teacher.


I am strongly opposed.


I fully support Governor Youngkin's new K-12 policies

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Thank you, Governor Youngkin, for empowering parents, restoring common sense to our schools and protecting our children.  I applaud your new K-12 policies.  Stand your ground, God stands with you and so does the majority of Virginians.


Parents have every right to know what schools are doing.

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Parents have every right to know what schools are teaching, what they are not teaching, and have every right to voice their opinions without harassment.Schools should not be advising and encouraging children on any issue without due notification of the parents.


I support

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I support the new VDOE guidelines for schools. School’s need to worry more about the academics and less on kids feelings. They are teens and emotions change daily. Adults put all these thoughts in kids head. Shame on those who want to push their own agenda. You aren’t helping kids and are actually making them feel worse and less accepted. There should be provisions for true trans kids but they will be the slight minority and the rest of the kids don’t have to feel uncomfortable.


Support

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<p>Time to hold public schools accountable and stop liberals from pushing their agenda . </p>


I oppose this fully.


Do not do this.


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I am strongly opposed!! This is going to hurt vulnerable children!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


if you support this, please read

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I'm a high school student. I have never heard of trans students causing trouble in my school. I do, however, know several wonderful trans students and they are the kindest, bravest people ever. Being trans is incredibly difficult. I see the amount of effort my classmates go through to be called what they want to be called. Something as simple as being called Jake instead of Jessie. These inconsequential changes pose NO RISK to these students. All I see is relief, euphoria, from the simple dignity of being acknowledged as a person.

School can be a safe haven for moments like these. To take that away is nothing less than cruelty.


I Strongly Oppose the Guidance

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Trans kids deserve our respect, protection and support. Youngkin's draft model policies put their safety and well being at risk. Youngkin's policies are rooted in transphobia and seek to further harm trans and nonbinary kids.


I fully support

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I full support. We have to quit indoctrinating our students. We must also give parents back their voices!


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


PEDO POLICIES NEVER WIN! (NOT A BOT)


Strongly oppose.


Predjudice, hateful people, oppose RIGHTS for all

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Students deserve peace regardless of gender or sexuality


PEDO POLICIES NEVER WIN!


This is a terrible policy decision.


I fully oppose this.


I am strongly opposed.


Trans Kids Parent Have A Right To Make Choices for THEIR CHILDREN  in Privacy

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Amazing how Reps call themselves helping someone by hurting anyone they can't abide and calling themselves Christians while they do it. I'd never want any of you to pray for me. Stay out of people's business. Question. Bumpkin, has any trans person done anything to you or your family?  If not, wtf are you minding their personal decisions?  You're not the morality police. Can't wait until you're gone.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


This Policy is Cruel

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I can’t believe it’s 2022 and we are discussing this. I can’t believe that I have to point out that we shouldn’t take actions that will lead to kids being bullied and marginalized. I have a child in the Virginia  public school system and I don’t want ANY of her classmates or other students being targeted because of hateful, small minded people.


Strongly Oppose, Will Hurt LGBTQ Youth

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Transgender youth are already at a substantially higher risk of bullying, discrimination, harassment, mental health challenges, and so on. This bill does not respect the well being of LGBTQ youth and allies. I support religious freedom, but your religion should not enter the public square in order to justify harmful discrimination at an already marginalized population.

My issues:

disagree with the requirement that we need to indicate their legal “sex” at outlined, if they have a letter from a therapist and parents that they are in the process of social transition, their records should indicate their lived gender and real experiences.

Trans kids should be allowed to go with their chosen name, not their legal name as that would prevent them from living free from more discrimination

This bill forces staff to misgender trans youth, which is just cruel and helps no one. If a teen or youth is socially transitioning, the staff should support and accept that. This bill would put teachers jobs in jeopardy if they simply respect the well being and dignity of those students

You should not force teacher to “out” students if they are LGBTQ. If they are out at school but not at home, that is most likely because their parents would not accept them or disown them

The dress codes are too vague, leave room for bigots to force trans youth to have to wear the gendered clothing that they don’t wish to. As long as the student wears the gendered male or female appropriate clothing in school, that should be accepted, regardless if the kid is trans or not

The bathroom bill does not need to exist… trans youth do not exhibit a threat to anyone, most schools have a staff bathroom they let trans youth use, but that should not be required by the state

the athletic requirement, while has more merit than the other baseless cruel things in this bill, is too broad. It should be subject to which sport that is being played, like basketball and soccer should be ok, since trans youth most likely are going on puberty blockers, taking away any athletic advantage. Athletics are about community, learning to work together with people from different backgrounds. Trans youth in Virginia are not seriously destroying the competitive integrity of sports. If this truly happens in the future, we should look at solutions that respect the integrity of everyone involved, but as of now this does not fix any real world problem, and only further stigmatizes trans youth that just want to have an extracurricular activity with their friends


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


KEEP YOUR GAY/TRANS AGENDA OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS. CHILDREN AREN'T YOUR PAWNS!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I am completely opposed.


Youngkin was elected to a include parents not exclude them I fully agree with this policy


updating school policies and parental rights

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<p>We elected Governor Youngkim to bring our educational system back into the business of educating . These updates allow parents to be involved and kept current with the well being of their children while in the public school system . All children are treated with respect and these updates are great as well as necessary . Support these changes ! </p>


I strongly oppose this.

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<p>I strongly oppose this. </p>


KEEP YOUR GAY AGENDA OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS. CHILDREN AREN'T YOUR PAWNS!


Do not do this.


MAJOR BOTS here THINK THEY CAN HAVE OUR KIDS.

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<p>Pedophiliac policies will never win. </p>


I oppose this fully.


I strongly oppose this policy

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I strongly oppose this policy


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.


I fully oppose.Why are you trying to go back from progress. Makes life more difficult for trans kids

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Why are you trying to go backwards from progress? Kids should have the right to be called by whatever name they choose. They should be able to use whichever pronouns they are. Why torcher LGBTQ kids further? Life is already harder for them. Just let them live in the most comfortable environment possible.
The bill appears to not follow Federal laws so there will be plenty of litigation fighting it.


LGBTQ KIDS DESERVE BASIC FREEDOMS LIKE REST

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I was a trans kid in the RPS district. Family and friends helped me make it through. Trans kids shouldn’t be outed. Teachers saw I was shamelessly bullied. I started to fall behind on work. Please don’t let kids that are different suffer. They are developing kids that deserve to use the bathroom comfortably, please.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I am strongly opposed.


LGBTQ REPRODUCES BY TOUCHING CHILDREN


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


This is about conformity and control

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Do you have firsthand experience working with suicidal transgender children? Because I do. This is not a hypothetical - I am a mental health counselor and graduate of Fairfax County Public Schools. I watched my friends struggle with the psychological impact of knowing that people like you did not want them to exist. Many of them did not feel safe to be themselves at home. Many had supportive parents, myself included, but students should be able to choose how and when to talk about their identity, because children are people who deserve basic autonomy. There is nothing sexual or harmful about a child, for example, asking to be called a different name - but you know that, because you know this isn't really about protecting children, this is about conformity and control. Pandering to bigots will not protect your political legacy. I am embarrassed to be a Virginian and deeply concerned for the trans kids whose identities and existence have become a political pawn. Your bigotry will have damaging consequences, but you already know that too - do you care? Or do you believe we deserve our suffering for daring to question your beliefs about gender and authority?


Totally Against This Policy That Is Harmful To Children

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As a retired child protective services case manager, I received a lot of training, and I had a lot of involvement with families of all kinds. What I know is that these LGBT children are born this way, and everyone should be accepting and aware of this. What seems to be lacking in so many issues is COMPASSION.


Keep your politics out of our schools, children aren’t your pawns

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I truly do not think anyone will be helped by the policies Youngkin promotes save Youngkin himself on his selfish journey to be the big time, super rich, Washington politician he always wanted to be.

Our kids and their education deserve better than this political theater.

-a parent in RVA


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Excellent work sir!

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I'm a Libertarian personally but we need to set boundaries in order to keep our kids safe. Trans people have a right to do whatever they want to their bodies; but we do have to do something about those few who abuse societal tolerance and use the noble Trans label to sneak in and rape and molest others.


K-12 Policies

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<p>STRONGLY SUPPORT this effort!!  Parents are the first and most important educators of their children.  School educators should NEVER bring their own politics into the classroom; their one job is to teach the facts and skills relating to reading, writing, and arithmetic, not their interpretations of same.  Parents rights are enshrined in the 1st and 14th Amendments of the U. S. Constitution.  Those who oppose Youngkin's policies want to impose their ideology and nonsense regarding gender, equity, and race on my children...not happening! </p>


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


School Choice


I am completely opposed.


I support you Gov  Youngkin

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Pass this bill !!!  They are trying to fearmonger.  This doesn’t hurt trans kids


This is a terrible policy decision.


I oppose this fully.


WHY DO PEOPLE WANT TO SEXUALIZE OUR CHILDREN?


Fully support Govenors changes

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<p>Parents are responsible for their children. This policy change give the authority back to the parent. Teachers should not be forced to lie to children. Gender cannot be changed. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Whats the reason to oppose?

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<p>I not see anything in the policy that even remotely can harm kids who have gender dysphoria. Parents cannot be kept in the dark. Anyone who wants to indoctrinate kids and keep parents in the dark have an ulterior motive. If you are someone who prefers talking about sexual preferences, idealogies, pronouns etc, in classrooms, then you do not belong in a schoool and should stay away from kids. </p>


I

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I support the new VDOE guidelines for schools. School’s need to worry more about the academics and less on kids feelings. They are teens and emotions change daily. Adults put all these thoughts in kids head. Shame on those who want to push their own agenda. You aren’t helping kids and are actually making them feel worse and less accepted. There should be provisions for true trans kids but they will be the slight minority and the rest of the kids don’t have to feel uncomfortable just because of a few.


I am strongly opposed.


I am fully opposed to this policy.

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<p>Do not pass this policy. </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Supporting Governor Youngkin's Policy

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This is a straightforward, common sense proposal that leaves the authority and control of children with their parents and not the school systems. You wonder what the real motivations are of those who oppose the policy.


'LGBTQ' AND 'YOUTH' DON'T BELONG IN THE SAME SENTENCE, GROOMERS!


Strongly support Youngkin's policy

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Strongly support Youngkin's new model policy on privacy, dignity and respect for all students and parents!


Strongly oppose.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


New Model Policy

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I strongly oppose this for a number of reasons.
1. It unfairly targets trans students.  These students are at risk of suicide and laws like this increase the chances they will die early.

2. it is poorly written. Who determines what a “commonly associated nickname” is?  If a student goes by a middle name, a family name, or an Americanized name, would that be forbidden?

3. It expects teachers to call students by pronouns based on biological sex. I have no idea what the biological sex of my students is, nor do I have any business speculating on student biology.


AS AN EDUCATOR AND A NORMAL PERSON, I FULLY SUPPORT THIS!


FULLY SUPPORT


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Why are there so many duplicate comments from supposedly different people?  Computer BOTS??

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Looks like a computer bot attack from the groomers!


I am completely opposed.


This is a terrible policy decision.


AGREE AGREE AGREE

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I agree with this policy


TRANS KIDS WILL COMMIT SUICIDE IF THEY DON'T GET HELP FROM THE DISEASE THAT IS LGBTQ (53%)


Strongly oppose

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This change in policy is an embarrassment to the state. I oppose it in the strongest possible terms.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Transgender grooming

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Focus on the 3 R's and stop the sex grooming;  fire the perverted administrators and teachers and let children be pure and innocent.  Thank you.


Do not do this.


I am strongly opposed.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


95% Of Kids Who Think They are Trans Will Later Realize The Are Not

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Do not allow any person other than the child's parents to make any decision to alter in any way a child. Studies show that some 95% of kids who are confused about their gender will later on find out their gender is what they were born with. What we have are sick people who think they know better and will transition kids to be something else and it is irreversible. Allow kids to be kids and stop teaching them about sexuality till they are in their teens and in an appropriate setting. And do not let anyone but the parents make medical decisions for their kids.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly oppose

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Transgender students deserve to feel safe and respected in schools.


I fully oppose this.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


I oppose this fully.


Strongly oppose.


This policy will kill trans students.

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I am a Virginia resident and voter. I expect to raise my children here. This policy makes me worry for their safety here. Several of the comments on here have focused on the policy’s endangerment of trans students, which is very real: The forced outing and/or state-imposed gender dysphasia will lead to immense inner turmoil and contemplations of suicide from many trans students, and will also lead to (sometimes violent) persecution of these students by their peers, teachers, school administrators, parents, and more. This policy will also harm cis students, and particularly neurodivergent cis students, who struggle socially. More immediately, these students may be forced to comply with this policy for trans students—a group that this policy treats as synonymous with delusional or mentally ill—just for being different, thus subjecting them to the same harms as trans students. More broadly, this policy harms all Virginia students by stripping them of their autonomy over their identity: Forcing them to conform to the state’s definition of “normal” has the effect of either turning them into mindless clones of one another or punishing independent, creative minds until they do conform with Virginia’s image of “normal”—until they become an automaton.


Great Rewrite!

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Thank you Governor Youngkin! The Democrats want to say an 18 year old doesn't have the capacity to own a rifle,  but a 5 year old has the capacity to understand gender and sex. And we know,  scientifically,  that a 5 year old does not know or understand. You are protecting the children from unnecessary mutilation, potential cancers caused by estrogen, and mental trauma. And mentally ill parents.

The needs of the many out way the needs of the few. Trans persons are less then 1% of the population.


I Stand with Trans Youth

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<p>There is no reason for the state to be putting such harmful policies on schools and students. I do not know a single person who identifies in any way who feels safer and like a better learner when addressed by the wrong name or pronoun. Virginia, you can do better. </p>


LGBTQ REPRODUCES BY TOUCHING CHILDREN


This is a terrible policy decision.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Vehemently oppose

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It is unfortunate that such harmful legislation could be considered by our state leadership. Deadnaming (using the name assigned at birth versus the chosen name) trans individuals is an act of disrespect of one's very identity and causes trauma, which further alienates and disempowers the youth that our nation will depend on for future leadership. A person's identity should always be respected, that goes for their name as well as pronouns. It should not be hard to see that this legislation is unnecessary and cruel. Instead of demonizing families for living authentically, perhaps the Virginia school system could instead focus on teaching facts that help support all people from all walks of life, and destroy the outdated, unscientific, "Christian" teachings that actively do harm to society. This baseless move for the disenfranchisement of trans individuals and youth is clearly one created to bolster support from the extremist idiots whose beliefs hope to reverse social progress and drag our state and country down into a christofascist theocracy. Please consider the trajectory that such laws, if passed, will lead us down. I do not think anyone's god would approve.


Stop the groomers—save our kids by restoring parental rights

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Groomer bot farms posting scores of comments at same exact time marked.  I FULLY SUPPORT THIS POLICY!!  “Teachers, leave those kids alone….”


This will only hurt trans kids

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Laws like this only serve to harm trans kids, nothing more and nothing less. Thusly they need to be opposed and voted down.


I am strongly opposed.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


I oppose this policy

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As a retired school teacher, I oppose this policy. We need to be supporting transgender youth in our schools. Respect their pronouns, allow them to use the bathroom with which they identify. it’s easy!


Go Youngkin!


Do not do this.


These policies put the health and safety of trans students at risk

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<p>These polices disregard the health and safety of trans students. Your religion does not belong in our government. Your bigotry does not belong in our government. We will fight you every step of the way. </p>


Strongly Support - THANK YOU Governor Youngkin -- GREAT POLICY

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Dear Governor Youngkin,

We appreciate your courage in taking a stand to protect Virginia's children.  We strongly support your policy.


Re: Trans Policies

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It’s deeply infuriating that gender policies deliberately seek to erase me and my kin. As a member of the nonbinary community, I know that the current spread of legislation is out to target and continue to marginalize me. Furthermore any policies concerning access for third gender folks is racist. We are here. We are in Virginia, practicing our culture and seeing us get pushed out and excluded by way of these policies. Any third gender or nonbinary folks have the right to space and any discrimination must be prevented. Figure it out.


FULLY SUPPORT


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


OPPOSE

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I STRONGLY oppose this bill as it will harm trans/nonbinary students


I FULLY SUPPORT THIS!!

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Since the implementation of the so called "transgender model policies" that Northam put in place where boys can go into girls restrooms with impunity, we have seen MANY rapes, sexual assaults and cover-ups going on all over Virginia. Teaching kids about "trans" issues and sexuality has absolutely NO PLACE in school. It's a PARENTS JOB to teach these subjects to their kids if and when they so choose. We have seen the moral decay in our school systems for too long. "Equity" has replaced education and indoctrination is all that's been taking place. Please put a stop to all this nonsense and implement Gov Youngkins new policies that puts parents back in control the way it should be. Thank you.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


LGBTQ REPRODUCES BY TOUCHING CHILDREN


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Grateful for these sensibly revised policies.

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I am grateful to Gov. Youngkin and his team for courageously revising our state's educational standards and guidelines to be sensible once again, and strive for excellence for all children.  Thank you.


I oppose this fully.


I am strongly opposed.


Stop trans indoctrination.

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Please stop politically motivated educators from trying to mold children into madness through brainwashing. Pass this, and let them decide when they are old enough to make cognisant decisions for themselves, rather than be pressured into the new fad to be 'more special.'


This is a terrible policy decision.


I am completely opposed.


I Oppose This Draconian Proposal

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Protect the LGBTQ+ youth and oppose this law


Do not do this.


Strongly oppose.


Totally Opposed

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This will bring grave harm to trans children.  We need to be supportive of them, and this is not how it is done.


Forward, not Backward

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I hope that our trans youth continue to be supported in all respects by our legislature, school system and communities.    We’ve made great strides in recent years, but this policy is harmful and a real step back.   As a parent in Fairfax County, I support trans youth and hope our school system does not reverse the progress made.


I fully oppose this.


Governor’s new Model Policies - 2 thumbs up!!

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Go Governor Glenn! I favor your policies - protect our children from evil!


Harmful, not evidence based.

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Asking a school to refer to a child by their name does not infringe on parental rights. This is merely bigotry, veiled as “parental rights” and it goes against everything that the experts (like the American Academy of Pediatrics) tell us about how to take care of our trans and non-binary students.

The application of these guidelines will not give parents the right to determine their child’s gender. The kids are figuring that out on their own. What it will do is put trans and non-binary children in danger- either from themselves (we know that acknowledging gender identify is suicide prevention) or from caregivers who might harm them, should they be “outed.”

Listen to the experts. Reject this new policy.


I OPPOSE -- this policy is dangerous

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As a parent & resident of the Commonwealth, I, Fatima M. Smith, oppose this policy. This policy is in direct opposition to what transgender and nonbinary students in the Commonwealth have asked for. It is our duty to protect our youth and cultivate safer spaces for them to learn, grow & thrive.

This current policy does not reflect the Commonwealth’s commitment to provide safe and inclusive communities for Virginia’s children to thrive.

I have over 15 years of experience as an advocate and educator for anti-violence and my work has allowed me to work for youth and young adults who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community. What I have learned is that youth and young adults are capable of identifying not only problems but solutions. Transgender & nonbinary youth have expressed how painful this new policy is. The Governor and administration must be responsive to the voices of Virginia's youth.

I must also add that trans & nonbinary youth, especially those who are Black & Brown, express extremely high rates of abuse, being unhoused, and suicidal ideation & attempts. When our homes aren't safe, we should be able to expect that schools will be safe spaces for youth. ALL children should feel safe in school regardless of their gender identity, race, or sexuality. The proposed policy will alter the image of school as a safe space for LGBTQIA students.

The proposed policy change will invalidate the lived experiences of youth who are bravely living their authentic lives, only to be unprotected and oppressed in schools.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Opposed to these harmful policies.

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I full oppose these harmful policies.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Most definitely agree


FULLY SUPPORT THIS.


This is a terrible policy decision.


I support this.


Nice job!

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<p>About time to implement common sense policies that focus on children's education and prevent indoctrination in schools. Keep our girls safe. Keep sports fair. Focus on education in schools. </p>


I oppose this fully.


I am strongly opposed.


K~12 student policies.

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I totally agree with these new policies. Thank you.


The Govenor is right!

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I totally agree with this policy! It gives the parents there rights back, implements the importance of parents and there guidance to their children as the Bible states it should be. A child is a boy or girl not a binary child, gay or transexual and that decision should not be taken lightly or undertaken until that child is age 18. PERIOD!


Strongly oppose.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Support

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<p>I support the Governor and parent’s rights to make informed decisions regarding their children’s welfare. I also support all children and their right to figure out who they are without the influence of educators who may not always have their best interest at heart but think they are doing it for the right reasons.  </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


Protect trans kids

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Trans youth already suffer so much from harmful stereotypes, bullying, dysphoria, lack of access to healthcare, trans youth DO NOT need another bully to be the apparatus of the state, and from the cisgender Cathedral of hate. I oppose this fully, protect trans youth.  Governors DeSantis, Youngkin, Abbott, and DeWine.


I support

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Thank you for supporting parents and our kids, Governor Youngkin!


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor

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<p>Trans kids need to be protected and valued, this legislation only serves to make children feel less supported and safe in a place where safety and empowerment should be the number one priority. I’m disgusted with how the governor refuses to acknowledge how damaging this could be for children in Virginia. </p>


as the parent of a public school student I am opposed to this harmful policy

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<p>As the parent of a public school student, i am opposed to this policy as unnecessary, disruptive and harmful for the ENTIRE student population. Kids don’t need this adult-driven circus, and are generally able to handle non-conformity without losing their marbles unlike some of the ‘adults’ on here. Eroding protections for ANY member of the student body creates harm for ALL, and is a tacit endorsement of bullying. </p>


I fully oppose this.


Support, if they are Trans they can wait until 18 to do that

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<p>Trans youth are a myth. Just because Tuesday is gym day and John wants to change in the girls locker room doesn’t make John Jane. John can wait until he is 18 to go through with such </p>


This is a damaging policy in every way.

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This dehumanizing, terrifying policy will do real, active harm to the children it is purporting to protect. You will lose families over this as you are already losing face nationally. Do not put this into effect.


Critical course correction!

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This is wonderful step taken by or executive, these decisions should be made by parents and not by school bureaucrats who are pushing an agenda which changes based on what’s popular this week.  Great work Governor Youngkin!


I am completely opposed.


Approved

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<p>We voted our Gov in to make these policies. Support the will of the people. </p>


Strongly oppose policies

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<p>Trans and non binary students know who they and should be respected in the classroom! </p>


I strongly OPPOSE this policy

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I expect my lawmakers to focus on issues that are actively hurting Virginian's such as GUN VIOLENCE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. This policy is simply an unnecessary political play that will hurt countless youth, not only those who are trans and non-binary but their friends, family, and peers as well. VDOE must reject this policy.


Strongly oppose.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Support


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


I oppose this fully.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


This is a terrible policy decision.


Do not do this.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Facts, not Fear-Mongering

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This bill does nothing to help children; in fact, it will only hurt transgender children who are often already bullied just because of who they are. This bill only serves people who have been indoctrinated against the LGBT community by lies. Meanwhile us young voters see this exactly for what it is: pandering to fear.


I am strongly opposed.


Wrong governor and his wrong comments

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It is quite obvious that the wrong current governor is looking to highlight his name because of his national ambitions.  He could care less about the harm he does to VA students.


Opposed

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<p>This is against everything moral and good and I 100% oppose this. </p>


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


PARENTS RIGHTS OVER PEDO POLICIES


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Model Policy - Privacy, Dignity, Respect for all students

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Enthusiastically support this common sense policy!


This is a horrible policy. A serious breach of privacy. It WILL harm trans kids. Do not pass this.

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<p>Do not let this pass. Please. </p>


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<p>SUPPORT. Parents have the absolute right to know what is being taught to their children  Teacher’s role is to educate students, not indoctrinate students. The child protective services’ role is to protect children not teachers </p>


I am completely opposed.


Opposition to the 2022 proposed draft model policy

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The proposed 2022 policies from the Virginia Department of Education and Governor Youngkin will remove protections for transgender and non-binary instituted in 2022 -- this is unacceptable. These policies will not protect transgender and nonbinary students from bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools and create inclusive and affirming learning environments. By pretending to value "parental control" over dignity for all students and their parents and caregivers, this policy will cause real harm to students. It also violates the VA Human Rights Act and Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board and will result in needless litigation to affirm the rights that already attach to transgender and nonbinary students. Please do not approve these 2022 policies.


I oppose this fully.


Senseless cruelty

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This is pointlessly cruel and inhumane


Strongly oppose.


I support Parental Rights

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<p>Parents should have the right to decide how their children are raised and what they’re taught. I support the governor in empowering parents to make the decisions best for their families. </p>


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


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I strongly oppose this. We need to support and protect our LGBTQ youth.


AS AN EDUCATOR AND A NORMAL PERSON, I FULLY SUPPORT THIS!


Strongly Oppose - Dangerous and Hypocritical

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<p>If you want parents to have a say in their children's education, parents to do what is needed to keep their children safe, then you cannot in good conscience support this. Allow parents and their children to decide how they proceed with this social matter- schools shouldn't have the power to police identity, stick to education if you care about freedom and choice. </p>


Do not do this.


I am strongly opposed.


Opposition to the removal of the model policies

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Having read the policy, as an educator in VA schools for almost 15 years, the model policy looks good and should remain. I oppose efforts to roll back these simple, helpful policies. The justifications, that they infringe in some way on religious freedoms, strikes me as nonsense, and a thin justification to curry political favor by trying to eliminate what is a very humble and caring set of rules. Nobody is harmed, and no rights are infringed upon by these rules. Leave them in place.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose this proposed policy on Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Trans Kids are Amazing

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Get over transphobia and let these kids be awesome.

TRANS KIDS ARE AMAZING!!!

They know who they are and by even asking this question it shows you are still looking to find out who you might even grow up to be someday. Silly "adults"


This is a terrible policy decision.


TRANS KIDS WILL COMMIT SUICIDE IF THEY DON'T GET HELP FROM THE DISEASE THAT IS LGBTQ (53%)


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I fully oppose this model policy.

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As an LGBTQ adult who attended public school in Virginia, I fully oppose this model policy. I believe that this will not protect students in Virginia, but instead it will harm them. I also believe this policy will put teachers in a difficult position by forcing them to "out" kids. This policy will create a hostile and potentially dangerous school environment for ALL kids, including trans and nonbinary youth.

As a Virginian and someone who cares about the young people in my communities, I believe that VDOE should reconsider these policies to be more supportive of the privacy and dignity of trans and nonbinary youth.

 Please reject this policy.


I approve!

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<p>I back this policy 100%. </p>


I oppose this fully.


As an educator and a trans person, I oppose this horrible bill.

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<p>This will not keep kids safe, this will end with the death of so many wonderful children. </p>


I fully oppose this.


Transgender kids

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This bill will aid in transgender kids’ suicides. Strongly opposed.


I am strongly opposed.


This Public School Guidance Document allows parents to be parents and is ls long overdue in VA.

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Concerning the Virginia Department of Education's proposed 2022 Model Policies.

I fully support the changes made by Virginia's Department of Education to the 2021 Model Policies.  These changes allow parents to fully participate in their child's education experience.  No more hiding teachers' and administrators' attempts to groom our children from their parents' knowledge. It should be the decision of the children AND parents as to a child's preferred gender/sexual orientation - not the school's, not the teachers', and certainly not trans activists.  This guidance allows for this very personal decision to be made by and where it should be made- by parents and the child at HOME.

The 2022 Model Policies provide for the accommodation of all gender based as well as sexual orientation decisions by students and their parents and should not be changed in any way.  Good work, Virginia Department of Education!! This is a step in the right direction for the improvement of all our children's education experience in Virginia's schools.


LGTBQ ARE LITERALLY SHAKING DEMONS!


the enactment of this policy will cause the rates of domestic abuse towards trans children go up.

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trans children arent always born to house holds which have their best intrests at heart

forceibly outing transgender children will not only increase rates of domestic abuse but has the consequise of affecting cisgendered children as well

because if a cisgendered tomboy had her parents informed the school believed them to be trans that child could get put into a dangerous position if she is infact not trans

in short schools are supposted to be a safe place for all kids no matter race, creed or orientation and the implimentation of this will put those who live in abusive households at more risk than they already are

if you truly care about children and their well being you will not enact this policy


FULLY SUPPORT

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I FULLY SUPPORT this. Time to stop the indoctrination and let kids be kids

Thank you, Gov Youngkin for your strong, brave leadership


I OPPOSE this!

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Please do not bring our children into your political maneuvers.  It has a cost, a sad cost, to our families.  We are people, not pawns on your political chess board.


If its not broken dont mess with it or add more problems

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This governor is nothing but a racist


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


Revised Educational Policies

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I am grateful to Gov. Youngkin and his team for their courageous, and sensible, new educational policies.  These policies are now in line with all childrens' best interests.  And at their core they include parents views on their children's education.  This latter point is absolutely necessary, and similarly, sensible.  Thank you for restoring our children's education to excellence.


LGTBQ IS THE DEVIL!


Disgusted citizen

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<p>Your policy on trans students is disgraceful. But don’t you forget, very soon, these kids will be able to vote. </p>


Inclusive environment in all VA schools

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As a Virginia voter, I support an inclusive learning environment for all

students at all grade levels. This should also extend to all teachers and schools employees


Do not do this.


Fully Support


I oppose this fully.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Stop scapegoating trans kids for political gain

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This action will undermine the social and emotional well-being of trans kids.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.


I am completely opposed.


I am strongly opposed.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


You are the devil

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<p>This bill targets are most vulnerable young people by stripping them of a supportive adult when they need it most. Shame on you. I am strongly opposed to this bill. </p>


Virginia Schools

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<p>Thank you Governor Youngkin for caring about our children and bringing back common sense to our school system! </p>


OPPOSE THIS DOCUMENT

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It's disgustingly clear that this proposed document is not for the welfare of children and does not respect the kids this affects. This blatantly outs transgender youth and puts them in severe danger and will increase the chance of them committing suicide. The blood of these children will be on your hands. This is a foul document and should not be passed. You are disregarding the rights of the children who have the freedom of religion and free will to choose how they want to be identified.


This policy is actively harmful

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When trans students are not affirmed, they are at a substantially increased risk for depression and suicide.

All students benefit from a school environment where students' identities are respected.

The rights of parents should include all parents, including the rights of parents who support and affirm their trans children.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Do not do this.


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This bill will actually kill kids.

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Trans kids already suffer so much hatred from their peers, their parents, and the local and national government, who believe on a foundational basis that they don't exist. It's people like this that drive children to hate themselves, and bills like these enable them on a legal level to ruin their lives. I say this with no hyperbole: passing this bill will genuinely kill kids.


Treatment of transgender students in Virginia

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I support transgender students and I oppose this policy put out by Youngkin.


I fully oppose this.


Model Policies for the treatment of transgender students

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<p>FULLY SUPPORT!! </p>


Strongly Opposed to this Policy Discriminating Against Transgender Students

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I strongly oppose Glenn Youngkin's and VDOE proposed policy reversing evidence-based  best practice trans-inclusive policies requiring Virginia's schools to discriminate against transgender and non-binary youth.

The Virginia Values Act is Virginia law and protects LGBTQ people and all Virginians from discrimination in their daily lives.  This applies to public schools and all students are protected from discrimination. Don't break the law!!!


Teachers should use preferred pronouns

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Parents are welcome to be as mean and ignorant as they want at home.

Teachers can and should be compelled to use the preferred pronouns of transgendered students at school. Schools already dictate good manners (don’t cuss, don’t wear slutty clothes, professional address) to teachers at work. Preferred pronouns is good manners, not free speech. If we care about children, we will model manners and kindness in our classes.


I oppose this fully.


I fully support this model.

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Teachers should be teaching reading, writing, math and science. NOT their opinions regarding their beliefs or views. Those subjects are for parents to teach to THEIR children. I fully support this new model for education reform!


Strongly oppose.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


This is a terrible piece of legislation that will cause harm to our children.

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I absolutely oppose this legislation. Teachers should not be placed in the position of being tattletales for transphobic politicians. It's not the business of the governor what pronouns our children prefer to use, or what gender they identify as. Leave transgender kids alone and just let them get an education, and don't pass stupid rules that harm teacher-student relationships and cause more stress and suffering for marginalized students.


I fully oppose this proposed policy

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<p>LGBTQ youth are already at high risk of self-harm and self-hate. This policy would further endanger them, and has no place in our school systems. </p>


You have failed them all.

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If your aim was to protect children, you have not only severely failed, but done the opposite. By creating and enforcing this policy, you have made the world an even more unwelcoming and unsafe place for trans people than it already is. You will not "prevent" more trans people (and you shouldn't want to anyway since being trans is not only perfectly harmless, but beautiful and powerful), you will just make it even more dangerous for them to live. You are contributing to the problem. You are harming not only the children that this policy targets, but all of the other children as well, since you are actively instilling your own hateful ideas into their heads. Hate breeds hate. You have failed them all. As a teacher and fellow human being, I am beyond disappointed and disgusted by your actions. If you truly care about children, you will do your UNBIASED research, reverse this decision, and instead create policies that are welcoming to all. Make the world a better place. Support trans kids.


I am completely opposed.

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I am completely opposed.


TRANS KIDS WILL COMMIT SUICIDE IF THEY DON'T GET HELP FROM THE DISEASE THAT IS LGBTQ


I am strongly opposed.


Do not do this.


I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Approve of this legislation

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<p>This is common sense legislation. Parents should be apprised on this matter just as in any other matter. If problems arise in the home area then that should be handled by social workers. This legislation makes it easier on teachers. As a teacher I do not like being told to lie to parents (or to teach children to lie). In addition, we argue that kids are not mature enough to handle so many things yet they are mature enough to make this decision? </p>
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YES, YES, YES

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<p>Parents are in the schools to teach children not indoctrinate to one side of the aisle or the other.  US schools are falling behind because too much time is being spent on molding our kids into brainless followers and not teaching them skills they need to adult with - finance, science, etc. </p>


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I fully oppose this passing.

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This does not reflect my views, values, nor the of values I believe our community nor country should promote. I took the time out of my day to say this because I strongly believe it.


Schools are not surveillance apparatuses for parents

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<p>Every single student, regardless of their school environment (public, private, religious, magnet, charter, homeschool), and regardless of whether their parents or guardians understand what it means to be transgender or LGBTQ+, deserves support from educators and from school administration, faculty, and staff. This model policy, if implemented, would cause great harm to transgender students and families and to all students who would wonder whether they have to pick between going to trusted adults for guidance or staying silent lest information be disclosed to their parents or guardians that students don't want disclosed. School staff disclosing information about a student's gender, sexuality, or other personal characteristic to their parents or guardians without the student's consent can lead to that student being abused. Students are not their parents' or guardian's property, and schools are not surveillance apparatuses for parents or guardians. The Department of Education needs to protect the interests of students, revoke the proposed 2022 model policy, and enforce the 2021 model policy. </p>


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


LIBERAL BOT FARMS HAVE BEEN ON THIS ALL DAY


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose! </p>


Trans Kids are Amazing

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Please show a little respect for these students as they will be changing your diapers soon enough. You wouldn't want to sit in a puddle of your own  for longer then needed would you.

TRANS KIDS ARE AMAZING!!!!


Strongly oppose.


I oppose this fully.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


I fully OPPOSE this

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<p>The proposed policies are contrary to state law and will be extremely harmful to transgender and nonbinary kids. Not to mention this will be harmful to all children because it teaches them that we do not have to be a tolerant or respectful society and that you must hide who you truly are out of fear. I FULLY OPPOSE this. It will affect all Virginians, but it will directly impact a close friend of mine and her child, I am asking you to put your personal beliefs aside and do what is right, which is to treat Virginians equally and NOT pass these proposed policies. </p>


Please uphold this new VDOE guide. It's common sense and gives rights back to parents

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This new VDOE Guidance document does not take away the rights of trans parents. It simply makes sure that parents are aware of their child's proclivities.  If the parents support this new identity, schools will comply.  All this does is place the parents in a position of knowing what their children are being exposed to, and to decide on appropriate guidance for the child.  If there is a danger of abuse, CPS must be notified.

I will agree that all children deserve to receive a quality education, free from identity politics. Schools have anti bullying rules in place, which must be enforced by teachers and administration. The push for making all students subservient to the small percentage of trans students is not in keeping with the spirit of "majority".  There have been problems with those who call themselves female accessing girls bathrooms in schools and causing harm.  A good many girls now are afraid to use the bathrooms in schools for fear of assault.  Give trans students separate bathrooms, but don't allow unfettered, unquestioned access to whatever bathroom a student identifies with on that particular day.  Sleepovers, sports, and formerly segregated-by-sex activities should revert to that default.

Parents are responsible for their children and should never be excluded from school activities, curriculum input, or access to controversial books, no matter whether in libraries or in class.  Likewise, parents deserve to speak their mind at school board meetings without fear of reprisal from the DOJ and FBI.  For too long, parents in VA were subjected to Gov. Northam's draconian rule.  His VDOE guidance must go and be replaced by Gov. Youngkin's common sense one.  As someone said, "Elections have consequences."


Fully support!

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This brings parents back into having a voice in their child’s development!


I fully oppose this.


I am completely opposed.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Absolutely in opposition.

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<p>I am a transgender individual who graduated in 2015. I cannot imagine the trauma that this policy change would impose on children who are still developing and learning how to love themselves. These students need love, care, and support. Do not pass this. My community already suffers from high rates of self-harm and suicide, this policy change will only increase those numbers. </p>


The LIBERAL BOTS are STRONG here....

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Bot farms are infecting this thread.


Applaud and Support this Policy Change

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I applaud the governor’s move and support this policy change totally and unequivocally.

I am trans, or more precisely, I suffer from autogynephilia. Had the current policies been in place during the time I was in the Fairfax County Public Schools, it is very possible it would have led to my transitioning to a sex I will never be, and likely, would have led to a life of depression, confusion, and ongoing medical problems.

Gender dysphoria is a mental disorder that cannot be solved by misleading children into believing they can be a sex they are not. And yet, our culture has become obsessed with the idea that sex and gender are both malleable and interchangeable. This is false, misleading, disingenuous, and dangerous.

When we meet a schizophrenic, do we agree with them that their imaginary friends are real? Of course not.

By introducing these concepts into the schools, we are causing a social contagion. Until recently, transgenderism was not even something that we dealt with in general. Nowadays, we castrate young boys and perform double mastectomies on young girls in the name of compassion. But none of this has been happening for very long, and down the road, when these poor children realize what they have done, there will be a comeuppance for the parents and professionals that allowed it to happen.

The suicide rates that many cite are simply false. The rate of suicide for trans people, according to numerous studies, are only temporarily lowered by patronizing people’s mental illness. After transition surgery, the suicide rates of around 40% remain the same. In other words, those who say it is better to have a living trans son than a dead daughter is a false dichotomy. The day of reckoning may be delayed, but since the mental illness is not being addressed, the problem never goes away.

It is time to stop this insane social experiment of collapse into androgyny. Nothing good will come of it, since when the barbarians come pounding at the gate, the men that could have protected us will all have become women.


Do not do this.


I am strongly opposed.


IN SUPPORT OF GOV. YOUNGKIN'S TRANSGENDER POLICY

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I srongly agree with Gov. Youngkin. Minor children are raised by their parents,  not activists and unions who have hijacked teachers into believing its their prerogative. There are physicians,  social services, and other specialy trained professionals to support these children and their families.   A school's job is to teach subject matter,  not involve themselves in social experiments with our children.


This will bring harm to trans kids.


I Fully Support this as a Parent

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The government should not be doing ANYTHING with my kids without my knowledge and consent. End of story!


Governor Youngkin’s policy on Trans accommodations in schools

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I whole heartedly agree with this policy! Parents must have a strong voice in regards to all things affecting their children. When school boards push through items ignoring the input of parents…have to wonder what is REALLY behind it!!!


I oppose this fully.


Strongly oppose.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Fully support this policy

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This only common sense.


Virginia constituent strongly opposed

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<p>I am a Virginia constituent and I strongly oppose the proposed policies that directly put our trans and non-binary children in danger. Children need to feel safe in a teaching environment in order to learn. This will not only hinder their learning abilities, this will put their lives at risk. Please reconsider these transphobic and dangerous proposals before a child dies at your doing. Thank you for your consideration. </p>