Support the new model granting parents rights to make decisions for their children

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<p> I support respect Parents rights to make decisions with respect to their children and not the Commonwealth of Virginia. If a parent chooses to relinquish this right</p>


Strongly opposed. This is a set back for mental health of trans and non-binary children.

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<p>As a parent of a non-binary child, the ability for my child to openly express who they are and be seen and heard as their authentic self has had a major positive aspect on their mental health. Support at home is not enough and not every child receives the support at home that they need. Kids should not be forced to hide an aspect of themselves that is vital to their identity and their emotional and physical health. If this is about parents rights, I assert my right to allow my child to be themselves 100% of the time. Using my child's pronouns or chosen name is a matter of mutual respect. </p>
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Protect Trans Kids

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Strongly OPPOSED. Protect Trans kids


Transgender rights

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You seem to know nothing about this subject yet you're using it to propel you to a higher office. Please stick to actual governing and leave the mental health of children to professionals.


Strongly support

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The state, via public schools, ought not have authority in determining the social values of citizens. Codifying such a standard not only threatens the health and well-being of families and young Virginians, it also places unreasonable burden on educators and school administrators to act as mental health treatment professionals enacting clinical interventions of which they lack qualification and expertise. Schools acting without parental consent is a violation of both parental rights, but also places undue burden on minors who lack capacity for legal consent. Schools ought to focus on their primary purpose: providing skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.


I fully support this

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<p> I am in support of this.  </p>


Strongly support

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I Strongly support this and parental rights.


Strongly in Opposition

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<p>This policy is abhorrent and illegal. I strongly oppose this draft and will work within my school district to see that it is never implemented if it passes. </p>


Support support support


Strongly, STRONGLY agree

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Thank you for protecting parents’ rights!


transgender school policy

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I support Governor Youngkins policy relating to transgender students in Virginia Schools. The previous policy was dismissive of parental rights. The new policy is a common sense approach that respects the student while allowing the parents to participate in the welfare of their  child.   Gender neutral bathrooms is a practical solution for transgender students as well as any student who may prefer a more private setting for attending to personal hygiene.  Gender specific athletic activities should remain specific to the birth sex of the student. Every student needs to learn to be flexible while staying realistic . The education of students is the priority


I strongly support this

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Parents should not be cut out of decisions regarding their children.


Strongly, STRONGLY agree


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support this model.  </p>


New transgender issue policy

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


New Transgender policy in Schools

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I completely agree with the new policy! This needs to be kept out of our schools,

Children and young adults are very impressionable, and this current state we are in Could cause young people to make a decision that they will have to live with for the rest of their life! In addition to requiring legal documents to change a persons pronoun, I also think a mental health evaluation needs to be required for the parents and the child with agree with the old policy. You go! Governor Youngkin! I support you 100%. Hold firm!


These are appropriate, reasonable policies, based on deference to parents and respect for students.

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The best thing about this is the revocation of the 2021 policy, which was ideological, bent on thought-policing and intimidation of parents and teachers, and downright destructive. NO policy would have been preferable to that policy. Good riddance.

The proposed guidelines make sense because they protect the primary role and responsibilities of parents. They make sense because they don't intrude on the privacy of 99% of students on behalf of the 1% of "trans-identifying" students. They make sense because they recognize males don't belong on female sports teams, and vice versa. Simple. Common sense. Geared to respect the rights and the dignity of the vast majority of kids in our schools.

Long overdue, but a good step in the right direction.


Don’t Institutionalize Bullying

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<p>Supporting transgender students is being pro-life. Stop punching down, you look like a fascist trying to find a threat that is both weak yet incredibly dangerous. Trans people are neither. </p>


STONGLY OPPOSE

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I think it's very "pro-life" of you to put the lives of lgbtq+ kids in danger. There are parents who aren't accepting of it and if you out them that can put them in immediate danger. The suicide rates are already so much higher in the trans community, why would you do something that would make it even higher? Very "pro-life" of you. Can we just let people live their lives? It's not something anyone can control, and it's not something people deserve to be put in danger over. Just let people live!


100% Support

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<p> It is the family's responsibility to raise our children not the government. Let educator's educate!  </p>


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Strongly oppose. Leave Virginians and families alone.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>I strongly oppose this policy. This policy will certainly harm children. It's a human rights violation to harm trans kids. </p>


Tragic

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<p>As a teacher, I’ve seen a huge jump in students being able to be their real selves in many ways over the last few years. This is due to increasing acceptance of differences of many kinds. This model policy is not reflective of what I have observed among young people at school (in a conservative district). This is what some adults want to happen, but the youth for whom this is intended will not accept it, from what I’ve seen. What will happen is finding loopholes and other time-consuming things, wasting everyone’s time because some adults are overly concerned with others’ behavior. Time is much better spent in other ways. Let’s allow productive things to happen instead with the time that we have. Students don’t learn much when they are oppressed and unhappy. </p>


Strongly oppose

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<p>The results of such a policy will be devastating for any trans or gender diverse youth in the state of VA.  </p>


Tragic


strongly oppose

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Transgender students deserve the respect of their humanity and bodily autonomy, period. Stop using these marginalized children as some kind of sick political tool; it's disgusting and reprehensible. Policy should be based on centering the needs of trans people themselves--and this clearly does not.


Strongly Support Parent Choice

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<p> Thanks Governor Youngkin. I support parent choice in our schools. It’s our children and our tax dollars</p>


I OPPOSE the guidance

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I have many trans and gender queer friends who, if the actions stated in the bill were imposed onto them, it would make their learning environment much worse. Things like this make these kids and teens feel uncomfortable, ignored, under-appreciated, and even feelings similar to that of bullying and harassment. I OPPOSE THIS GUIDANCE.


Support New Policy

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<p> I support the new policy that keeps parental rights intact!  </p>


Protect Trans kids

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Strongly opposed. PROTECT TRANS KIDS


you all for putting children's lives in danger.

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The fact this idea was even brought up is awful. It puts childrens lives in danger, I thought it was yalls job to keep them safe? What happened to being in support of your children and keeping them out of harms way? What a way to bring up trans youth suicide guys, hurray america.


Strongly oppose - horrified anyone could support

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<p>This policy only serves to make trans and non-binary students more vulnerable to violence and stigmatization. All kids have a right to a public education - this policy endangers that. </p>


Strongly oppose

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The proposed model policy on transgender students is blatantly transphobic and bears no relation to facts, science, or modern medical guidelines for pediatric and adolescent medicine. Being transgender is who a person is, it is not a "belief" or an "ideology." As such, a teacher addressing a student by their applicable pronouns is in no way an act of ideology, it is respecting that student's identity. Respecting a student's identity in no way impinges on a parent's religious beliefs, nor does it have any valid implications under the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. In fact, by directing teachers in how to address their transgender students, it arguably compels speech that may well be damaging to their students. And respecting a student's privacy may protect that student's physical safety -- trans teens are disproportionately subject to insecure housing as it is. Why the DOE would wish to enact a hateful, biased policy that will only reinforce harmful stigma and cause further suffering for Virginia's trans children is beyond me.


Fully Support!!

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<p> I fully support this. Thank you for standing up to the woke agenda hurting our children!!  </p>


Oppose: The 2021 policy does not impose ideology; it supports teaching tolerance

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Parents who cannot tolerate the teaching of tolerance in public schools (whose goal should be to prepare students for citizenship in a pluralistic society) are free to home-school their children or to send them to private schools whose curriculum comforts them. Of course, in doing so, there is no guarantee that their children will not grow up to begin thinking for themselves and being introspective about who they are.

More detailed argument:

            Having read both documents, I oppose replacing the Guidance Document of 4 March 2021 (“2021 Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools”) with the proposed “2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools.” I have Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in experimental psychology and doctoral and post-doctoral training in neurophysiology; in short, my education is in cognitive and neural sciences. Now retired, I also have been an inventor and small businessman.

            Proceeding directly to a brief critique of the Proposed Guidance:

Beginning at the top of p. 5, the definition of “sex” is not meaningful scientifically and suggests a bias toward a conception of “natural law” that sees sex/gender as binary. In fact, anatomically ambiguous genitalia, i.e., indeterminate or non-binary gender occurs in nature, which makes it natural, by definition. It is not common, but neither is a sense of gender identity that does not match one’s natal anatomy even when that anatomy may seem unambiguous. People (most of us) who don’t have that sense (of identity) can find it hard to understand. By most accounts, it is an identity that those having it struggle to fulfill.

Similarly, the definition of “transgender student” (also on p. 5) is so stilted as to deny any practical legitimacy to the identity that a person naturally experiences. In effect, it is relegating that identity, that experience to the margins, opening its subjects to discrimination. In a similar vein, even within a seemingly unambiguous gender, testosterone levels can become a discriminant – just plug “women runners banned from Olympic competition for high testosterone” into a search engine. If you do, you will find that women considered to have “unnaturally” high testosterone were barred from competing in certain events. If the “unnaturally” high levels were proven to be the result of taking supplements, that would be one thing, but judging it “unnatural” otherwise merely expresses a bias regarding what a “woman” is supposed to be.

To be clear: one cannot teach (or “groom” in anti-“woke” terminology) someone to choose their gender. However, one can try to teach children to be tolerant of people manifesting differing gender identities. Although I might differ with respect to some of its details, that is the goal of the 2021 Model Policies and they are worthy ones.

Another aspect of the 2022 Model Policies that I find noteworthy is the understanding of the First Amendment (to the Constitutional Bill of Rights) that it sets forth. The First Amendment has several clauses that have long been seen as distinct provisions. Only recently, a Supreme Court heavily weighted with conservative Catholics has shown a tendency to confuse the provisions and their relationships. (Full disclosure: I was raised in a devoutly Roman Catholic household and had 16 years of Catholic education from parochial grammar school all the way up to and through Fordham College at Fordham University where I applied myself diligently to the required credits in Theology. I know about indoctrination and I’ve thought long and hard about religious rights of conscience and the meaning of “Natural Law.”)

Regarding the 1st Amendment and the matter at hand, there is a growing tendency to say that one’s religious beliefs should exempt one from having to respect other people’s rights and identities. Even more specifically, on p. 6, A. 1. the text reads “First Amendment of the United States Constitution: Forbids government actors from requiring individuals, including children in public schools, to adhere to or adopt particular ideological beliefs.” This is a very stilted reading of the First Amendment and, by implication, of the 2021 Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.

Putting aside, for present purposes, fundamentalist (Catholic or otherwise) dogma about “the one true faith and belief system” whose precepts all of us must accept, we are (or have, at least, aspired to be) a pluralistic society striving to realize the goal of “e pluribus unum” – striving for “a more perfect union.” Parents who cannot tolerate the teaching of tolerance in public schools (whose goal should be to prepare students for citizenship in a pluralistic society) are free to home-school their children or to send them to private schools whose curriculum comforts them. Of course, in doing so, there is no guarantee that their children will not grow up to begin thinking for themselves and being introspective about who they are.

For another perspective, consider the fruits of repression: for all of the Catholic Church’s indoctrination about the evils of homosexuality, we now know that that hierarchy has been plagued by priestly sexual abuse (mainly of boys) and policies of covering up the abuse. Apparently, the Baptist Convention has been exposed and is grappling with similar issues, as are the Boy Scouts in a more secular context.


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<p>Children will ultimately die if these measures are allowed to be enacted. I thought the Republican Party was all about protecting all children.. Further suffering, caused by state enacted bullying will increase suicide rates among Virginia trans and non binary students. This is cruel, arcane, unnecessary and embarrassing as the commonwealth has been a beacon for progress in the past years compared with other state governments. Do not take us back. Speaking from personal experience, it takes a lifetime to undo the trauma caused by such measures. </p>


Strong support Trump 2024


I am very strongly opposed.

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<p>This is discrimination against our vulnerable students. I believe it is unethical and illegal. </p>


OPPOSE


STRONGLY OPPOSE.

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If you are interested in keeping youth safe, that includes trans kids. There is no evidence that a trans kid being recognized and accepted will cause harm, but there is ample evidence to show increased violence and risk for suicide when trans kids are in an unsupportive environment. It costs nothing and hurts no one to let a trans kid identify in the way they prefer.

CDC report on increased risks to trans youth: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6803a3.htm


I fully support this policy.

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Follow the law and pass this policy. Make history and save our children!


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<p> Support this and you 100% - thank you for all your hard work!  </p>


I agree with this proposed policy plan

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I agree with the proposed policy plan.  Parents MUST BE IN CHARGE OF THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION AND BE ABLE TO VETO POLICIES THAT GO AGAINST THEIR VALUES AND BELIEFS.


Strongly oppose

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This is pure posturing by the governor in front of the Fox News crowd.  How does alienating and belittling children improve education?


I support this very strongly!!!I

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<p> I believe this is what we need. Makes good common sense. Parents need to be aware of what is being taught to our children.  </p>


Why do you want kids to suffer?

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Stop trying to hide bigotry behind "parental rights" you absolute biscuits. Trans children deserve to be treated with respect and humanity, even if you don't understand it. Targeting them because you don't is an act of evil and if you even try to argue that you're a Christian for trying to do this

you're horrifyingly mistaken

and I hope you have a come to Jesus moment real soon.


This policy will hurt kids.

Peter J. "Pete" Wells  petewellsforlibery.org

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The children this policy hurts are children from family environments that make the children afraid of their parents.  They may fear emotional abuse or neglect.  They may fear abandonment.  They may fear physical abuse.  Children need to be able to come out to someone they trust.  If they cannot trust their family, then it falls on other influences in their lives, their church leaders (most of which condemn transgender and non binary people so that's a no.) This leaves their pediatrician (chosen by the same parents they fear so probably not a safe person to disclose to) this leaves school as a primary reporting space fir children to feel safe coming out with this information.

The closet kills.  Please don't force kids to stay in the closet.

Our children are not our property, they are our responsibility.

Pete Wells

Richmond VA

2018 candidate for 4th Congressional District

2019 candidate for 71st Delegate district.


Strongly support


Strongly support

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<p> You are doing the good thing  </p>


Is trans kids' existance such a crime??

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<p>This is appalling. </p>


I support Gov Youngkins plan to involve parents in the discussion of their children

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There is no perfect fix to this situation but I do support the idea of making parents aware of what is going on with their children. A safe space may be necessary but not at the detriment to other students. What is so wrong with creating communication amongst a student , parent and the school. It is not the schools place to dis invite the role of parents.
Creating a dialogue rather then a secret is best for all. It may not be easy but it is the law, until a child is 18 a parent / guardian is legally responsible for them . Schools can not supersede the rights of parents. If a student wants something in their records to change the school has a legal responsibility to make the parent aware. If a child wants to change a class a parent has to be informed. If a teacher wants to change the LRE a meeting with a parent and teachers and staff of the county have to be involved. How can you ask the school to let a child change their identity / sex/ gender w/ o discussing it with parents? And how can a school agree to those changes without thinking the parent needs to be involved. Yes , there may be issues and some students may feel it’s being held against them or they are being forced to be outed but that does not override the legal responsibility of the school to inform parents / guardians. Students may not agree with that but it is the legal responsibility of the school. School is not a parent, they don’t have the right to allow students to disrespect, or disregard the parent / guardians authority. Children may not agree or understand that but they are children and that is why parents/ guardians need to be involved. Hopefully, even if it doesn’t go well and the child feels threatened the school will then be aware of the entire situation including how the parents feel and can intercede with the proper authorities and help the child get to a safe environment where they can receive the help they need rather than hiding the details from the parent/ guardian that is actually legally responsible for them. I as a parent would expect that from the school as I am sure other parents would too.


I Strongly Oppose this Policy.

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<p>As a student living in the McLean area, I am directly impacted by these regulations. I understand the perspective that is saying parents need sway in their child's life. The problem is that this blanket statement ignores complexity. Parents can be abusive, ego-driven, and just plain wrong. If you have a basic misunderstanding of how gender works, you shouldn't allow your ignorance to actively hurt people. Trans youths are impacted by depression and suicidal thoughts; parents need to accept that life is not defined by a simple binary. People are complex, and treating them as either a square or a circle is only going to cause more stress. The ability for parents to remove a child's access to counseling is abhorrent: abusive parents are able to exploit this, removing a child's ability to speak up. If this policy is passed, people will suffer and die. This is not a game, these are the lives of your children. </p>


Support: What about the rights of girls abused by males?


Strongly oppose

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I am a parent and a high school teacher. The parents, teachers and administrators that I have encountered over my 30 years of high school teaching understand that teens need a community of their own to work through things. They depend on "other caring adults" like their teachers and counselors to help them guide their children through this difficult time in their growth and development.

Let them have some sense of privacy to figure things out. Let them gain the skills they need to exist in their future world. Being a parent does mean staying communicative with your child but it does not mean you micromanage every aspect of their being. Students deserve respect and adults need to model that. This Governor has no concept of what professional educators do and can do. He is micromanaging all of us and unfortunately those in support of this are completely drinking the KoolAid.

We need to keep the policies as they are in regards to transgender students rights in school.


Support

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Until the child reaches the age of 18 they are the responsibility of their parents, and thus parents should be informed of matters such as this.  This is not unlike any other parental notification requirements.

Issues such as this that put further pressure on teachers which helps explain the current teacher shortage along with teacher burnout.


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

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<p>I strongly oppose. Backwards progress. </p>


Fully Support Parents rights


Parents rights are inherent.

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<p>Be strong and pass this much needed policy. </p>


Don’t support Governor’s LGBTQ plan

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I don’t support Governor Youngkin’s LGBTQ plan because some children don’t have good support systems at home


Support this policy for open communication

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


Strongly Opposed

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<p>I am strongly opposed to the proposed document. If the people who created these new policies would spend any quality time with transgender students and their families, they would see that they are simply human beings wanting to live their lives as they choose. Same as you want for yourself and your family. </p>


OPPOSE

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This proposed policy eliminates the one safe space many trans and non-binary teens have to be themselves. Please do not approve this bill!


I Support this policy

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<p>We need to start addressing transgenderism for what it is—a mental disorder. We do not play along with or encourage an anorexic teen that they are fat and should not be eating. We get them help. We do not play along with a schizophrenic teen and encourage them to listen to the walls that are telling them to do things.  We get them help. We should not be playing along with a transgender’s mental illness and pretend along with them that they are some other sex than the chromosomes they were born with. We should get them help. </p>


Song of the Peony Battalions

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Our task is reconnaissance;

our names remain secret.

Our actions are inconspicous;

the enemy always within field of view.

Conversation with good comrades,

is so much too rare at home.

For in this honored combat,

often there is no time left.

Be watchful, always — Be watchful!

Have no calmness in the heart — Be watchful!

Even in peaceful times — Be watchful! — never spared.

Trans folk and enbies, defenders of freedom,

Soldiers of the invisible front!

Even when laughing and being happy,

the yearning remains wrenching

toward those who are not free —

So many fires out in the cold.

How too often was the farewell;

too fast, without even a whisper.

Now they hum in all our dreams.

The songs that you used to sing often.

Be watchful, always — Be watchful!

And no calmness in the heart — Be watchful!

Even in peaceful time — Be watchful! — never spared.

Trans folk and enbies, defenders of freedom.

Soldiers of the invisible front.

Each of these soldiers

fights alone on a sector.

But every single one learns

to recognize the community.

In the pages of the book of glory

will at least in gold be the names

of all the brave that have fought

who today fight in secret.

Be watchful, always — Be watchful!

And no calmness in the heart — Be watchful!

Even in peaceful time — Be watchful! — never spared.

Trans folk and enbies, defenders of freedom.

Soldiers of the invisible front.

These people are soldiers;

each is worthy of glory!

Until the time, their names

are strictly kept in secret.

They have proven many times

that out in the field is a warrior,

They have proven many times

that nothing can stop the brave!

In every moment — watchful!

In every step — watchful!

Even in peaceful days

Everlasting battle.

Trans folk and enbies —

soldiers of the invisible front!


FULLY SUPPORT THE POLICY

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<p> Governor's Youngkin new model policy affirms the dignity of every student no matter how they see themselves. Previous policies discriminated agains children that see themselves as God made them</p>


Very opposed!!!

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This is a backwards step. Why does it matter how the youth choose to define themselves?  We should be more concerned with the examples we set for them of supporting our community instead of policing each other's identities. Mind your own business sir!!!!


I fully support this; previous policies interfered with parents

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<p> This policy is reasonable and does not endanger trans students as feared by others commenting. Their language is hyperbole and present a false dichotomy. This policy returns rights to parents while still protecting all students</p>


Strongly support Parents rights

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Parents rights , Children should not be making life-changing decisions when they can’t comprehend the  outcome,

not a school issue, it is between the Parents the Child and their Physician/Psychiatrist.


I support

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I support governor Youngkin’s decision


Strongly oppose


Transgender policy

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<p>I am 100% behind Governor Youngkin’s policy change.  It is ridiculous to think that any student can just decide daily what gender they are and enter the coordinating bathroom/locker room.  This is unsafe in general and will make more students uncomfortable than it will comfort others.  As long as every student has access to a bathroom or locker room, they should not be able to impose on the space of students of the opposite sex.  </p>


We must protect the rights of all.

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Transgender students deserve to be treated with respect. Cisgender students deserve the right to privacy and bathroom space shared only with those of the same biological sex.  Student athletes deserve a level playing field. And parents deserve the right to be informed when their children are considering making monumental changes in their lives that will impact their physical, emotional and mental well being.

These rights are not incongruous. Protecting transgender students from discrimination can be accomplished without violating the rights of others.

I support the policies Governor Young King has proposed.


I STRONGLY support this!

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<p> Focus on academics ONLY!!  </p>


Strongly support protecting children


Protect all of our kids—don’t teach intolerance.

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Trans kids have enough to worry about. Don’t model intolerance.


Educator who supports this policy

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


I support parents and kids

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<p>This new gender ideology is confusing for both parents and kids. It is wrong for government workers to replace parental authority and impose their beliefs on vulnerable children, especially when those changes will impact these kids for a lifetime. </p>


Oppose

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<p>Let Trans kids live a life of peace and security.  </p>


100% support parental rights

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<p> 100% support parental rights! No to is Child neglect!  </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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I’m so thankful that I switched careers because this transphobia is ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING, and if I were still teaching this year, I would never stand for this bigotry. I RESPECTED my students. I called them by their preferred name and pronouns. I had students terrified of telling their parents how they identify & for good reason. I’ve had to call CPS on abusive parents. I’ve had to intervene when I suspected suicidal ideations in students (sometimes caused by how their parents treat them). You really think it’s a good idea to force teachers to call a student by a different name or pronoun than the student wants to be called? School is the one place where some of these kids feel safe and themselves. And you want to take that away from them?

I knew that the overturning of Roe v. Wade was just the start of reversing rights in this state and country. Bigotry has won. I’m ashamed to be a Virginian.


Support! How could anyone do otherwise?

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<p> I can’t believe anyone is against this! Have Americans lost their minds?  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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<p>It is abundantly clear that Glenn Youngkin and Virginia legislators do not care about the health and safety of Virginia students, but the people of Virginia do and we need our voices to be heard. Students have the right to feel safe, accepted, and loved in their school environment. It is completely unfair for this "guidance" to take away that safe haven from queer youth. This will lead to increased suicide rates for trans youth, a marginalized group that already faces a terrifying suicide and death rate. Do better for queer kids, Virginia. </p>


Protect our children!

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Our children deserve the freedom to live out who they are, and the right to privacy. It’s beyond teachers’ responsibilities to be so involved that are required to share so much personal information with parents.


Strongly support

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<p> This is a an issue that should be discussed between the child and their family. The family can then speak to the school. Schools need to focus on education and not social justice issues and taking the role of parents.  </p>


Thank you Youngkin!! From the parents

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Parents  thank you Gov Youngkin!!


Support Kyra is a Williamsburg hack

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<p> Support the bill  </p>


I support Gov Youngkin plan

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Vote RED in November and silence the left and their unGodly agenda.


1 small step back to the past, 1 giant fall for mankind

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<p>Starts with reversing women’s rights, then LGBTQ rights, then interracial marriage, then another step back by reversing desegregation and so on…how far down the dark past do we want to fall back to just to score political points? </p>


I strongly support this legislation


In support of

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<p> CHILDREN should not be given this power! It is a parents job to raise their children until they are 18. Once they are of age</p>


Oppose!

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<p>We must allow these children to feel safe and supported. Strongly oppose any efforts that go against that belief. Any other way will be the wrong side of history. </p>


Totally support our governor


Yes to Parental Rights Legislation

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Thank you for proposing legislation to protect the rights of parents over their children.


I support these new policies COMPLETELY!

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<p> I believe schools should be concerned about educating our students in English</p>


I fully support this.

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Strongly Disagree

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<p>This policy affects more than just LGBQT students. </p>


In support

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<p>No matter how smart a teen is, their brain is not ready to consider the life changing consequences of transitioning. Family input is imperative. Schools are not experts on gender dysphoria and may be operating in the dark regarding other issues a child has, creating a potentially dangerous situation by transitioning a child without parental knowledge.  </p>


Strongly Support Parental Rights!

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<p> Strongly Support Parental Rights!  </p>


Strongly support impeach Biden


Support trans kids and all kids

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No one has the right to tell anyone what they are supposed to be, this is the United States of America.  We are supposed to be free to be who we want to be, that includes kids too.


How can anyone support this?

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<p> I'm not a parent</p>


Democrat in support

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Thank you Governor Youngkin. I didn’t vote for you but I strongly support putting parents back in the educational system.


Excellent Policy with supporting rationale and legal guidance

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<p> Thank you to the Youngkin administration for a rational policy that protects the rights of parents in this sensitive area. Parents need to be informed and involved in decision making regarding their transgender student. School personnel should not have exclusive power in this area.I fully support the direction and guidance this policy brings to the school setting.  </p>


I strongly oppose this policy. Youngkin you are a terrible human and you look like a rat.


I fully support this bill !!

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<p> I fully support this bill!  </p>


Support parent’s rights to parent

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<p> Parents are the primary educators of their children. The revised policy affirms that . All children should be respected because they are unique individuals</p>


Protect Trans Kids

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<p>This is none of the government's business.  Many times the trans kids and all the LBGTQIA+  students feel safest at school.  I have had students come to me after they got kicked out of their houses because their parents did not approve of their lifestyles.  Kids shouldn't be outed by anyone but themselves when they are ready.  I will not tell parents about their kids if that is not the kid's wishes.  I want to educate my students, but I also want them healthy and safe.  </p>


2022 much too limiting!/modify 2021?

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<p>Surely there is a compromise that will be agreeable to more individuals.  Yes, parents have rights, but sometimes they may not understand the needs of a student that only wants to be accepted for who they are.  The 2022 documents provide NO opportuity for those students to express themselves and practically denies that they can identify their own feelings.  It implies that all should limit the student's wishes and require them to adopt the parent's decision on an identity that does not define them.  A final document should provide a more definitive way to allow the education system to coordinate with parents that have difficulty accepting a student's desire by initiating discussions with additional health professionals who more clearly understand the student's needs instead of just catering to the parent's decision that could have traumatic effects on the student.  And perhaps some of the 2021 more controversial proposals could be modified without denying the student their chosen identity.  </p>


Strongly support the Youngkin guidelines

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Our local mayor in Alexandria announced his hostility to parental rights within hours of the Governor's announcement.    We are under attack in this community, not able to rely on the schools that we pay for to work cooperatively with the parents.  We have these teachers who are a few years out of college where they were taught they were supposed to strip the parents of their authority -- and that's what they're trying to do.

Thanks to Gov. Youngkin for the mask mandate parental rights rule back in early 2022, and then what he's doing here.


Protect the kids! Kids safety over trans wanting to use the wrong bathrooms!!! Cry all you want!

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I do not agree on letting trans kids enter into bathrooms that are not of their birth gender! The good lord creates two genders! Male and Female! No others! I have two daughters. 6 and 11 years old. Also have a 2 year old son! My daughters do not deserve to share a bathroom with boys who think they’re girls! And my son does not need to ask me there’s a boy in the bathroom peeing sitting down! Protect the kids! Another option is to make a designated bathroom for those kids that are trans. No other kids need to be exposed to that kind of behavior! It is a shame that society is trying to normalize this! Sexuality and major decisions like gender should not be made by kids whose brains are not yet fully developed! SAVE OUR KIDS!!!


Save trans kids b implementing these revised standards

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Don’t let schools decide. This is for parents


Strongly Opposed

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Please redirect your energy toward matters that actually help your constituents like combatting the climate crisis, expanding access to free health care, access to food and shelter, and providing comprehensive education.


Strongly oppose, this violates Americans’ freedoms and values

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Of course parents have a right to be informed about their kids education, but you cannot pick and choose what to teach in a democracy that is supposed to promote the free exchange of ideas. Also, kids lives will be harmed or even ended if they are forced to identify and present in a way that does not feel true to them. Using public school teachers who are already not paid enough as investigative agents into childrens independence and freedom is wrong. Trans and non binary kids deserve respect and to feel free to express themselves at school, without fear of parental repercussion or punishment. If your child doesn’t feel safe telling you about who they are, you’re a bad parent and you DONT deserve to know. Kids need guidance but they are still people.


Support the governor


This is the wrong direction

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<p>Please do not make it harder for gender non-conforming students to be themselves at school. This is the wrong direction and violates student civil rights. </p>


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Parents should always be informed, consulted, and have to approve transitioning of minors.


Oppose

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About 5% of young adults in the country identify themselves as non binary or transgender and yet 100% of messaging from politicians like Youngkin is focused on silencing trans rights.

This is simply another attempt to control schools and goes all the way back to Brown versus Board. Once conservatives lost that war, (specifically Evangelicals), they have focused on other things to hand wave so as to distract from real and important issues. FYI this is also just another grandstanding from Youngkin who is using the governor role as a platform to run for president. He does not care about Virginia. He does not care about Virginians. He is just doing this to keep his base riled up (i.e. evangelicals).

How is Youngkin helping to fight climate change? What about tax reform? Accessible health care? Predatory lending? He is interested in nothing that will help this great state. He is fearmongering in order to distract from issues and instead wants to focus and regulate a teens' choices.

If you are a parent, do not be in favor of this grandstanding, which is just a clarion call for evangelicals to vote and oppress against the separation of church and state, which is part of the foundation of our country!


Oppose the proposed transgender model policies

Mary Hughes Hynes, former Arlington County School Board Chair

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<p>They are harmful to vulnerable children and youth and disrespect family decisions about how best to support non-binary youngsters on their journey to adulthood. </p>


Strongly support Youngkins policy!  Thank you for protecting our children

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


Strongly oppose

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<p>I oppose these new guidelines as it is harmful to our youth. This is not the VA I want to raise my children in. I want a place where all are welcome and loved for who they are. </p>


Support. State Employees Keeping Secrets from Parents is Creepy & Wrong

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I would not support public school teachers telling an anorexic student that she’s right, she is fat, she does need to lose weight, and she will never be happy until everyone else confirms that she needs to count her calories - maybe try Atkins.

Likewise, I don’t support public school teachers telling children suffering from another type of dysphoria that their soul was in fact born into the wrong body, and that they will need to become lifelong customers to pharmaceutical companies in order to ever be happy. Youngkin’s bill solely requires teachers to notify the students’ parents before carrying on with that cruel lie. in a more sane time I would oppose this bill on grounds that teachers should not be able to tell girls suffering from depression that they are boys at all, with or without parental notification. However, since most opponents of this seem to think that state employees keeping secrets of extreme significance from parents are now the good guys, I will have to support.


I OPPOSE THIS

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<p>This policy is about bigotry and not parental/childrens rights. Virginia’s government needs to PROTECT out children, regardless of their LGBTQ+ status. I oppose this strongly. </p>


I am of opposition

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I am of opposition of this proposed document. While I personally can't be affected by this, as my parents are very aware of my status, I do think that the fact that other kids (some of my friends aswell) are in far worse situations than I am, and that the proposed document will worsen these situations.


I completely support.

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<p> Support this.  </p>


Strongly support the revised principles

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<p>Parents need to be in authority in these cases. Schools need to take a back seat. </p>


Protect Trans kids

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Trans kids already face many challenges in schools compared to cisgender (non-trans) kids. This proposal will further alienate and harm children. It is absolutely disgusting that Governor Youngkin is targeting a vulnerable population as a ploy.


Updated policy

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I support our governor’s updated policy. Parents of children under 18 should be totally involved and informed of  school policies. Also we need to return to biblical morals and standards for our guidelines. We should not totally abandon our standards to pacify and accommodate a very small minority of our population.  Children should be addressed using the pronouns based on their birth certificate.
it is unconscionable to promote alternative lifestyles in the schools. Adults making those choices is very different from encouraging our youth to make life altering decisions  during their childhood and adolescence.


Strongly support

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<p> Parents should have complete control over their children and no Government</p>


Updated policy


Strongly Oppose

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Trans children are human beings and should be treated with dignity, kindness and respect and especially in our public schools.  ALL children should feel safe in their school and free from bullies.  This policy puts a target on their backs and only harms them and creates a bully culture.  Please do not adopt this policy and support all our children, especially the most vulnerable.


Support

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<p> Let’s get back to STEM. Allow parents to raise their children.  </p>


Oppose. Please, please support our kids. It’s life or death for many.

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<p>Against this so much. </p>


Oppose

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<p style="padding-left: 40px;">As a teacher in Virginia I strongly oppose this guidance and policy as it is discriminatory and potentially harmful to our students. It is cruel and puts teachers in an impossible position. I will never out a student. I will never ignore a student’s identity.  I will never put them in harms way. </p>


I completely support.


I support Youngkin's new model policies which protect children

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<p> Parents have primary responsibility for their children and can best guide them.  </p>


Please save trans kids' lives

Rev. Amanda Poppei, Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington

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<p>As a minister and as a parent, I strongly oppose Governor Youngkin's proposal that would roll back accommodations required to protect trans and nonbinary students in Virginia. We know that these accommodations save kids' lives: they keep them safe in school, affirm their identity, and literally reduce suicide rates among trans kids. Please protect our children. </p>


Support

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<p>I support parents being informed about major changes in their child's behavior, including the child's request to socially transition.  Sometimes parents are the last to know. How can a parent process and support their kid changing their gender identity when they do not know it is happening?  </p>


Support this stomgly


Strongly support Youngkin


Strongly Support This New Approach

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<p> No matter one’s belief system</p>


Very strongly support

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


Strongly against this form of bigotry

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As a parent of a transgender child and a staunch advocate and ally for the LGBTQIA+ community I am absolutely aghast at your gall Youngkin. This is a parenting issue first and foremost, which means it's none of your business to interfere. This is also a mental health issue, which again you clearly know very little about and should leave to the experts. This is a human rights issue as children and adolescents have the right to express themselves and their identity when it doesn't infringe on any one else. They have the right to be called by a name of their choice and they have a right to decide their choice of pronouns. YOU, however DO NOT have the right to impose your bigoted beliefs on the rest of us. YOU are damaging future voters with this. YOU are showing them how little government cares.


A Virginia Student Strongly Opposes

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<p>Legislation prohibiting LGBTQ+ rights in schools instead of funding more mental health services for students is simply a recipe for disaster. Our mental health matters! </p>


Vehemently opposed

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<p>Please protect all kids from exclusionary policies that ostracize individuals who need and deserve support, narrow children’s world views, and perpetuate ignorance and/or prejudice. </p>


I support the Dept. of Education's transgender student guidelines

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<p> The Virginia Department of Education will issue guidelines for schools in dealing with transgender students that are common-sense guidelines and will keep students of both sexes safe at school. I believe this to be a fad and not one to destroy every precept just to make one or two students happy. As a mother</p>


Hunter strongly opposes we strongly support


Support Gov. Youngkin

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


I OPPOSE!

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This policy SEVERELY hurts both trans and cis students. Trans students are not weird, predators, or monsters. They deserve kindness and just want to pee in peace.


Support!

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<p> Stop mutilating kids  </p>


Stand with Trans students

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<p>The proposed legislation is restricting the liberties of trans youth. Every person should be able to express their truest form (with the bar of harming others). Trans people are PEOPLE, they are not doing any harm to the world by existing and shouldn’t have to face discrimination in a place (schools) that are supposed to be considered safe and have a “child first” approach. This is not for the child. </p>


Support the Proposal

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<p> These kids need help not more confusion.  </p>


strongly oppose

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support and protect trans youth


Governor’s LGBTQ Student Plan

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Oppose it. Some children don’t have good  support systems at home.


I support


Support

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<p> Thank you governor younkin for protecting my child and our family.  </p>


Transgender Kids

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You are causing more damage to the kids. You all need to stop forcing your personal values on kids. I don’t know if you noticed lately but VA schools have a big mental health problem.   Teachers and kids are forced to operate in hostile environment which is not conducive to learning. Respect everyone rights and not a select few.


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<p>I am writing to strongly oppose the implementation of this policy. The policy states all children should be safe from discrimination and harassment yet this policy actively discriminates and harasses children by preventing access to supportive and safe education for all individuals. This is a massive governmental overreach from an administration that claims to reduce government interference. Study after study shows improved health and wellness outcomes for children who receive gender affirming support. Teachers are meant to foster well-being and knowledge for students, not tell an individual their thoughts and feelings and especially identity are invalid or wrong. This policy states the importance of treating the student as an individual yet denies their individuality. All individuals deserve safe and supportive environments regardless of race, socioeconomic status, sexual and gender identity, and religion. What right does the government or a school have to tell a child who they are or who they should be? Forcing teachers to out children to their parents can put them at risk in situations where that information could lead to physical, psychological, or verbal abuse. The number one priority for teachers is to support children not potentially put them in unsafe circumstances. Please stop the implementation of this policy in order to support the dignity of all students. </p>


Fully Support!

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<p> Fully Support!  </p>


I STRONGLY OPPOSE

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These new "guidelines" are very dangerous for so many VA students. Students who are the bright future of our commonwealth will be subject to abuse and harassment. Many of these children are already struggling with their mental health and are at high risk of self-hate, self harm and suicide. If this gets implemented, students in VA will die. These policies will also cost human potential. Students who should be focused on thriving in school, and moving on to higher education and careers, instead will be spending all of their energy on their safety and survival. Children spend a majority of their time in school. Please do not jeopardize the physical safety and mental health of vulnerable schoolchildren in VA.


I STRONGLY OPPOSE this proposal!!!!

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As an educator, I will never out my students to anyone they don’t feel comfortable being out to! Our children deserve to feel safe in EVERY learning environment! According to our Professional Standards, we are required to create an inclusive environment for Every student regardless of their culture, race, sexuality, or gender. Our newest professional standard 6 requires us to be culturally responsive, which includes supporting the rights of a student’s gender expression.
On a personal note, my sister is transgender ????? and if she were to be in school, I would never let a safe space (which was her school and teachers) be soiled by this outrageous proposal. VDOE preach what you expect your educators to teach!!!!


Strongly support

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<p> Stop the exploitation of our children  </p>


I fully support the new transgender issues policies

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


100% Support

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<p> It is the family's responsibility to raise our children not the government. Let educator's educate!  </p>


Oppose the policy. Support student rights.

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<p>This is just a power grab by a greedy Governor. This is a hateful policy based on vengeance. This policy will drive up teenage suicides. Too many conservative and  “Christian” families disown their trans-children and do not follow the love of Jesus. This gives those hateful parents more power. This is government control. </p>


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

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The Governor is putting the responsibility of children back in the home with the parents.  The public schools have been given too much authority over children and encouraging them to question their parents with regard to gender issues.  The school should focus on academics and talk with parents rather than going behind their backs to convince a child to wonder about his or her gender.


I strongly oppose this policy.

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


Support

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You don't protect children by helping them to embrace false perceptions of reality--in fact, you harm them.  If your perception is at odds with reality, it is your perception that needs to change, not reality.  Stop the insanity; support this new guidance.


Strongly Support Governor

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<p>I strongly support our governor </p>


I fully support the new policy

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<p> I fully support this policy. Parental rights and input are critical</p>


Strongly Support Governor


We support the governor!

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<p> Great policy!  </p>


Strong opposition to proposal

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This proposal is rooted in identity politics (politicians identifying as upholders of "family values" that America has never shown) moreso than in care for Virginia's students. Please keep political arguments out of our schools, and empower our hard-working teachers and administrators to work with students as individuals, on a case by case basis. I oppose this proposal, and find it to be shameful political grandstanding.


Strongly Oppose - Keep Schools Away from children’s genitals

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this will only harm innocent youth who have a right to their own bodily autonomy and exploration of identity.  There is absolutely no reason for schools to get into the business of inspecting children’s genitals.  THAT, and only that—not allowing people to pee where they are comfortable—will lead to kids being hurt.


OPPOSE! Leave ALL kids alone!

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Tend to real life issues instead of harrasing kids and teens whose lives are already so difficult!


Strongly support

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<p>This is a very common sense approach that protects both students and their parents. </p>


Strongly Oppose!!!

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This is a logistical nightmare. No way to enforce it because plenty of students do not use the same name from the roster, even if they are cisgender. It is also just cruel and hurts the kids! Let them be who they want to be and express themselves. It isn’t hurting anyone!


I strongly support this legislation


SUPPORT

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


OPPOSE Thanks for trying to ruin our lives even more

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAkSkMRwPYs

a song for you bigots


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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Did you see the protests from high schools all across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

I agree with them!!


Strongly Support!

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We support the governor’s policy!


SUPPORT

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<p> I support this amendment being passed. Parents should absolutely have the right to be involved and make decisions for their children. It is irresponsible to allow children to make decisions that could be devastating to their future. As children</p>


Don't allow anonymous comments

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All these fake opposition responses have highlighted a need to do identity verification to submit comments and limit commenting to one per VA resident.


I support this policy this family-friendly policy

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<p> Our family is very much in favor of this proposed model policy from the VA DOE on the privacy</p>


Parental Rights

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I believe the parents should have final say in the education of their children.

School choice should include money for private school if wanted.


This is hateful. ?? against Youngkin.

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<p>Youngkin ran on a lie. Now he’s pushing bigotry and hate. </p>


I fully support the new policy

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I have read and fully support the new policy.


Support for this policy

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<p> It seems like everyone feels this will cause suicide rates among trans students to increase. Suicide is the result of a mental health problem. Sane rational people do not commit suicide. Perhaps get mental health help for these students. But keep this nonsense out of the schools!  </p>


This policy follows law. It needs to be passed!

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Please do not let groups like the ACLU and other hate-filled unions make you fear for following the law and protecting our children!


Strongly support this common sense guideline

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<p> Since we already KNOW that at least one child was raped in a school bathroom</p>


Opposition

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I oppose, this is harmful


Support the parents

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<p>  and stop socially experimenting on our kids that leads to medicalization.</p>


Oppose

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The guiding document this seeks to overturn needs to be left in place.


I oppose these rewritten drafts.

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These policies only threaten the safety of students and their right to autonomy. I strongly oppose these vile drafts.


Strongly Oppose.  Protect trans rights.

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OPPOSE. Protect trans rights.


Unnecessary and Harmful

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There is no practical purpose to this bill, merely a political one. It's clear to any voter paying attention to these bigoted policies that Youngkin is playing to his base and donors and doing nothing constructive for his constituents. This bill will cause a minority class already dealing with high rates of depression to feel further alienated on a daily basis, leading to increased suicide rates. Those who survive this destructive bill will have no interest in the republican party when they come of voting age. These backwards and pointless proposals are writing the Republicans out of history.


Support

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I support this amendment being passed. Parents should know about their child. They are the parents and need to be involved and make decisions for their children. It is irresponsible to allow children to make decisions for themselves. Decisions that may follow them into their future.


Support

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<p> Let’s get back to STEM. Allow parents to raise their children.  </p>


We need to support kids

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<p> It is a simple matter to support all kids</p>


Parents' Duties and Rights

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Parents have a right and duty to oversee the upbringing and education of their children. The state should not interfere in a way that undermines the role of parents. In particular, schools should never exploit the trust we place in them to undermine the efforts of parents to raise their children as they see fit. These principles are particularly important with respect to trans issues. Many parents are reasonably troubled by accounts of children being mutilated and chemically sterilized. Increasing numbers of children subjected to such barbarous treatment come to regret making such life-changing decisions and choose to detransition. Parents, acting out of love and a desire to protect their children from unnecessary harm, may reasonably conclude that their child should not be encouraged to make such life-altering decisions without their knowledge and input.


Transgender Legislation

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<p>I disagree wholeheartedly with legislation that puts teachers in a place of tattling on their students who are trying to figure out who they are. Teachers have a hard enough time teaching with all these ridiculous rules this administration is trying to enforce. Children need adult support as they figure out who they are no matter what gender that is. This proposed regulation will further ostracize children and out teachers in a tough spot where they have to decide to tell in a child who may already be suffering abuse at home and bullying at school. Open your eyes to the reality of the world. I’d think the Department of Education would understand better than anyone how awful this rule is. </p>


Strongly support the Republican sanity


The governors new guidance returns control to the parents

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The governors guidance merely returns the control to the parents where it should have been all along.  As the parents are ultimately held responsible for their childrens actions until adulthood.  Then by law and by common sense they need to have control, NOT the schools and their particular agendas.
Telling a child that I will help you and you don’t have to tell your parents until afterward, or not at all is a statement that would sound normal coming from a pedophile! And should Not be used by anyone in the school employ.


Strongly Support!!

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<p> I am a small business owner in Virginia and watching young female students in Virginia being traumatized by bathroom attacks in their own schools has lasting repercussions. If young women do not feel safe</p>


Strongly OPPOSE

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I strongly oppose this policy. Trans and nonbinary students deserve to feel safe and respected in schools. By forcing teachers to out their students, you are potentially putting the student's physical and emotional safety at risk. Those who are in favor of this policy are free to believe what they like about gender and identity, but they shouldn't put trans and nonbinary children at risk so they can feel justified in their beliefs.


Oppose

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The policy in place sounds fitting and drawling the line with cause some with a lot of pain


Support for Parents to be in charge of their Kids

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


Classroom Guidance Document Transgender Policies

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I agree.  This is a fair policy.


Highly Support

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<p> I highly support this proposal. I do not co-parent with the school system. If children arenot considered adults until 18</p>


Good idea.

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Schools shouldn't be weakening families, which is what will happen with widespread transitions where the parents aren't informed.


Oppose- unsupportive parents & schools leave desperate kids no where to turn

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When a child is still trying to figure out their bodies, their emotions, their future - they need to feel supported because they are overwhelmed with all the changes they are going through. However, when a parent is too close minded to see beyond the future “they” want for their child, it leaves the child trying to find acceptance and understanding in places outside of the home. This can be dangerous, especially in our online world. School should be a safe, accessible place as it is the second most important facility for children outside of the home. When that facility is not viewed as a safe place, children will seek refuge elsewhere to feel accepted. This many times leads to hanging out ‘with the wrong crowd’ as most of those crowds were created by children outcasted for various reasons. Do not outcast our children! When they have no where to turn is when alcohol, drugs, abuse and most often suicide become their refuge.


I support Parent's rights and it is the law in Virginia

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1-240.1. Virginia Law - Rights of parents. A parent has a the fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education and care of the parent's child.

That is the law in Virginia. I completely agree with rewriting these policies to include parents having the final authority for their child.

No one should make decisions about a parent's child other than the parent. No one should get between a parent and their child. No one is more interested in the well being of their child than the parent. The parent is responsible for the care, nurturing and upbringing of their child. The family unit is the cornerstone of human society and the ultimate safety net.

The fact that some school employee or administrator may have a different belief system than the parent, does not qualify them to get between a parent and their child.


I absolutely support this policy.

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<p> I wholeheartedly agree with these proposed changes and the sentiment that children belong to parents/families; not the state. I strongly urge those in a position to make this decision to make the necessary changes to ensure that parents are notified by schools when a child requests to be called by a pronoun that differs from their sex or their given name. Furthermore</p>


Don't You Have Some REAL Issues and Problems To Address? SHAME!!!!

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How many 'transgender' people are there on this planet Earth? It's claimed that Virginia is for lovers but NOT by your example it isn't! You seem to have nothing better to do than pick on a certain category of people to hate. The TRAITOR spankee boy daughter-molesting rapist Donald Trump has pulled this idiotic stunt and he claims to be the Messiah. He is hateful, corrupt and evil - an antichrist, yet you seem to be following the exact same policies as he has. Why is that? Could it be you're a bunch of fascistic treasonous perverts like that pompous democracy-hating Caligula is?

Dirtbag TrashTrump never did his job and you don't seem to want to do your job either.

There are several demanding issues your state is facing and they need to be addressed and tackled NOW. How about reforming what passes for your state's 'school education' instead, and I don't mean this trivial pennyante bullcrap either.  You seem to think the public is a bunch of idiots but the joke is entirely on you if you pass this worthless trivial measure. If you do happen to pass it, I hope EVERY entertainment, sports, arts activity boycotts your state. Other states have tried this kind of measure before and they were boycotted until the measures were repealed. And you should QUIT thinking about laws concerning people's sex organs, especially those of children too young to know anything about sex in the first place.

How about doing something to stop child molestation, exploitation and rape instead? That is a major problem that affects a LOT more people when they're so young and vulnerable and it's harmful. It's been swept under the rug for way too long and it's much more serious than this ridiculous exercise. Just because Trump is a piece of trash doesn't mean you have to follow in his footsteps. Get your minds out of the gutter and do your JOB.


Education

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<p>We strongly support the Governor and parents rights. </p>


I fully support. We need to support all children !

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<p> All children deserve to be protected !   </p>


Take care of every child and respect them.

Parent of 2 and friend of a transgender girl

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A teacher should respect the sincere needs of  children and put their real needs above those of an adult who pretends and lies about their religion. True love doesnt hurt and a  christian showing love would not want to hurt a child by publicly shaming them. I dont support this rule. YOUNGKIN is looking to hurt kids for political purposes.


Oppose

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I oppose this new legislation. We use they/them pronouns everyday for people of all genders. We must stop denying the reality that trans and non-binary people exist. We can help vulnerable students navigate their gender exploration without harming them or other students.

-We must not out children seeking guidance. They are taking a huge leap of faith in trusting an adult for guidance. We cannot betray them. We do not know their home circumstances and how detrimental outing them can be.

-We must respect people’s pronouns. This is a matter of growing up. This is a professional soft skill and as we guide youth towards adulthood, learning to respect others is an essential and lasting piece of education. It’s also basic decency.

-We must allow equal usage of locker rooms and bathrooms. These spaces should be non-binary and if safety is an issue, please address the root cause. We cannot allow agitators to define the spaces we live in. Also, let trans non-binary kids play sports however they wish to.


This needs to be enforced immediately

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Don’t let Loudoun County get away with creating victims. Pass this policy and protect our babies!


Strongly support


I strongly oppose the governor’s proposal.

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Trans kids are human beings with their own identities, values, and consciousness. They deserve to be protected and respected, including in school environments. This policy will not save these kids, it will endanger them and lead to higher rates of suicide.


I strongly oppose these changes

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Refer to students how they ask to be referred to, allow them to explore their identities, respect their autonomy, and don't get schools involved with monitoring children's genitals.


Strongly opposed


I support

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<p> This is not something that should be pushed in schools. No little girl should have to feel uncomfortable because men can go into same restrooms as them. If we allow this than in the future pedophiles will be able to demand same rights and that is unacceptable!  </p>


Treatment of Transgender Students


STRONGLY OPPOSE!


I am a Virginia parent and strongly oppose this harmful proposal

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This proposal is uncaring and further exacerbates the issues such children and their families face.


Morning be forward supporting all

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<p> This guidance harms transchildren and anyone supporting this should be ashamed of themselves. Why does being kind to someone and THEIR identity affect anyone else negatively? It shouldn’t. This is a step back</p>


I Fully oppose this policy reversal which  eliminates student rights

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This concise statement perfectly represents my sentiments on this proposed policy.

  “I strongly oppose this proposed policy.  This proposal would create a hostile and potentially dangerous school environment for our VA transgender and nonbinary youth, requiring teachers and staff to forcibly “out” students, prohibit staff from supporting trans and nonbinary students such as using a students affirming name and pronouns, and prohibit access or participation in activities consistent with their gender identity.  All our students deserve a supportive and affirming school environment, especially our vulnerable and marginalized populations like our transgender and nonbinary youth.”

This policy reversal takes away both student and parental rights. As a parent, I expect that their educational experience (especially in the public school system) is one without discrimination and hate. This policy is one that risks promoting both discrimination and hate. We must lead by example to show kindness and respect for all regardless of gender identity, sexual identity, race, religion, income levels,….


Strongly support

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<p> Parents should have complete control over their children and no Government</p>


Strongly oppose

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How does this help anyone? It certainly hurts many, but what is gained? Taking other’s  rights away??? This doesn’t make any sense.


Support

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<p> I support anything that allows parents to be fully involved in every aspect of their children’s education.  </p>


Religious hypocricy

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<p>  Giving people opportunity to hide behind their religion when they "exercise their freedoms" keeps certain demographics as oppressed.  The only thing it accomplishes is more of the oppressed will be alienated, hurt, or even killed since the oppressors can go at them with no fear of punishment.  You believe you are above these people you dont respect,  but you're not.  This only makes things worse and could last years if not stopped immediately.  Do the right thing for all not just yourself. </p>


OPPOSE 100%


Strongly support. Partner with parents. Respect all kids.

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Thank you for preparing this revised model policy to take into account the proper role of parents in raising their own children while ensuring that all children are respected.  I strongly support the new model policy.


Fully Support/This Policy is Completely Unconstitutional. It should not exist.

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<p> Transgender Accommodation Policy Changes from the VDOE: </p>


Strongly oppose this bill

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<p>This puts transgender students at a tremendous risks. Please think about the at home consequences that will happen due to this bill and please think about the mental health of the trans students in question. </p>


Oppose- Schools' main obligations are to students!

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This policy puts kids in danger, which is the exact opposite of what a school should do. All LGBTQ+ people should have the opportunity to come out how, when, and where they feel it is right for them. At minimum if this policy moves forward, students need to be counseled prior to parent notification. They should at least have some warning and space to express concerns about how being outed might impact their home lives.


I support sanity


Protect kids! Enforce this (needed) model policy!

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<p>I agree, and so does the law! This needs to pass to protect children and the family structure. </p>


Strongly oppose. Protect trans youth as this policy endangers children.

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<p>Students learn to have a voice in school and grow into their own personal identity, whatever they so choose. As one teacher stated in the comments, "nothing is more important than the individuals that make up the actual school, our students- not our parents." </p>


Strongly support bill!!!


Strongly oppose ; protect trans kids

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<p>Strongly oppose ; protect trans kids </p>


Support

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<p> Though we need to find a solution for Trans Rights</p>


Protect all children! Trans rights are human rights.

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<p>Do not let your unfounded misguided hate kill these humans. They are people, just like everyone else, who have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Legislation targeting minority groups has never been on the right side of history. Be a better human. </p>


Support of the updated policy

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<p>I believe that the updated policy allows for all students to be protected, and not discriminated against. Students should feel safe. Please protect all of the children by updating the current policy. </p>


Support, parental involvement is immutable.

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<p>Children are susceptible to influence, especially in an environment like social media.  Parents know their child better than any teacher or advertiser on til too and it is their prerogative to protect their child from predators and abusers. </p>


Fully Support - Thank you Gov. Youngkin

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<p> Governor Youngkin - thank you for putting our children's wellbeing back in our hands. Schools should focus on teaching math</p>


Strongly oppose

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This policy puts trans children in danger. They should be able to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender and without having to provide proof and documentation. They should also be referred to by their preferred pronouns. The proposed policy does not treat them fairly.


Wholeheartedly Support!

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<p> Long past time schools got back to work and focus on what is important in the REAL WORLD! Pushing these nonsensical ideologies have only helped to lower our standing in the world and have done nothing to improve the education of our children. Ignore the woke</p>


Harming children for the sake of imagined culture wars.

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<p>I oppose the policies proposed by Governor Youngkin. This will harm children in Virginia. This is a transparent attempt to further the governors career at the expense of vulnerable children. </p>


I strongly support this legislation


I truly support this Parent deserve to know

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<p>There are “No” reasons that a child is to hide any information from their loving parents. With true love, comes honest standards and discipline. Parents who raise their children have a God given right to know what they are doing with their lives. As the parents invest in their children, their children also need to invest in their relationship with their parents.  Teaching children to keep things from their parents only strains and separates the parent child relationship.  God created only two genders period! The grooming on kids needs to stop. Most kids having even reach puberty  and they are being forced to believe they are in the wrong bodies. That are destroying their innocence. As a mother O have the right to know everything about my kid. I want nothing but the best for my kid not some lunatic groomers. </p>


100% Support

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<p>Schools hiding important information from parents is wrong in any circumstances—but this is a very complicated and personal situation that should never be secreted away from parents. The argument that this info is being kept away from parents is to protect kids from unsupportive parents is bogus. These secret-keepers are jumping to a conclusion about parents being unsupportive and actively creating distrust between child and parent. There are so many children announcing a trans identity lately that the odds of them following a trend is much higher than them actually falling into the small minority of “true” trans people. The children could take things really far if all they receive is support and a secret keeper at school when what they need is the support of their parents! </p>


I fully support this common sense move.

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<p> Thank you for protecting my children from this cap in our schools!  </p>


Support mental well being of our students

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<p> this does the opposite</p>


OPPOSE the Guidance

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As a non-binary educator, this policy would be a death sentence to trans and non binary students who already have an increased rate of suicide when they are not affirmed. I have seen and heard the transphobic remarks students make everyday in school and this policy would only make it worse.


strongly opposed

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letting kids use the bathroom they feel more comfortable using will not hurt anyone.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>This is inhuman and government overreach. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE


I approve of these changes. It’s the law, keep them in place!

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Thank you for affirming the rights that both the state of Virginia and the Supreme Court of the United States have instituted. This helps create less victims, affords parents the opportunity to seek therapy for their children, and prevent children from living dangerous double lives that will undoubtedly generate severe mental health issues. Please make this mandatory for all schools and protect the most vulnerable of the population!


Protect Trans kids

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i vehemently am against Gov Youngkins proposed policy about what trans kids can be called at school !


Strongly support


do not agree with the governor

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<p>do not agree with the governor </p>


I strongly oppose

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<p>My close friend recently passed from suicide. She was in high school. She was trans— and didn’t have supportive parents. She already had some mental health problems, but every day I wonder if she had gotten the affirmation she needed towards her gender it wouldn’t have happened this way. I have a few trans friends, and they’ve all said that being recognized with their chosen name and pronouns have helped them a lot, so why take that from them? Are you really going to let suicide rates increase? Please, don’t let what happened to her again. It’s all still so fresh, seeing people debate on young trans kids livelihoods is so sickening. Please let kids be kids and just give them what’ll help them. </p>


do not agree with the governor


Fully supported this common sense approach

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<p>Fully support this common sense approach. Parents need involvement. </p>


Strongly oppose! Support trans kids!

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Oppose! Trans children have a right to be themselves and to not be outed by their school!!!


Support!! Look at the mommy's basement crowd commenting over and over making no good points

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Go live in Commiefornia leftists. We the parents of VA have spoken and you can take a seat while we restore sanity to society.


I strongly oppose these proposed policies

Amanda Riemenschneider, teacher and parent

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The proposed policies are openly discriminatory, and they could have life-and-death consequences for students who are already vulnerable. Transgender youth already face some of the highest suicide rates and bullying experiences, and these policies would further  isolate and traumatize them. It will damage the relationships that the students have with their teachers, their peers, and possibly even their families.

Our students do not all come from the same background, and sadly , many do not come from safe and caring homes. SCHOOLS should be a place where everyone feels safe, regardless of their sexual or gender identity or orientation, and these policies will normalize and affirm behaviors that are proven to make them feel UNSAFE.

Logistically, there is already a massive teacher shortage and teachers WILL leave / get fired / resign rather than align themselves with policies that they know will be harmful to their beloved students.

Please do not enact these policies.


Fully support the Governor

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


PROTECT KIDS

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<p>Schools are designed to be a place or little to no judgement and allow for safety of our youth to experiment with their identity and personality in a safe space. This invasion of privacy is stepping on the freedom of the young people’s freedom of speech and expression per their first amendment rights. Think of it this way- a child’s desire or choice for a certain nickname shocks and perturbs none, until it’s a child of questioning gender; a concurrent choice of new “nickname”(different pronouns or otherwise) from a trans or questioning child is now offensive to the government. This requests causes no harm to anyone. Why does it need to be policed? This is a violation of human rights… where will it stop? We are policing names now? This is clearly an attack on the LGBTGQ+ community for no other reason than to come against them. I DENOUNCE THIS POLICY. </p>


Support Parental Rights

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I would like to start out saying that I feel blessed that Virginia finally has a governor who has a backbone and stands up for what is true and right in the eyes of God.  This nation and it's Constitution is what is holding this country and it's people together right now, and that there are more and more people and patriots, including parents standing up and saying, "enough is enough!"  They are sick and tired, not to mention angry at what certain individuals are attempting to do to this next generation, especially in schools with teaching them things which in my opinion are plain evil. We should all want to protect our children.

There are those who are attempting to send this country to hell in a handbasket, but I stand with those who are standing with God's principals and not man's! So, I am praying for those who are against this 2022 Policy which protects Virginia's children against such dangerous decisions.

Thank you.


Strongly oppose

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This policy puts trans children in danger. They should be able to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender and without having to provide proof and documentation. They should also be referred to by their preferred pronouns. The proposed policy does not treat them fairly.


Strongly oppose

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Do not support this bill


Strongly Support

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This will give parents the voice we needed to stop pushing transgender issues on our very vulnerable children and our families.

Some children get confused and struggle to find out who they are.  That doesn’t mean they have the right to make my children feel uncomfortable because of transgender choices or because educators with a political agenda ignore the concerns of heterosexual children.  Transgender children need help, but they not from school.  They go to school for education, not indoctrination!


Strongly Oppose!

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Views like this increase harm to our trans kids.


Support

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


I fully support the revised policy

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<p> A review of the guiding principles illustrates the shift in focus to parents rights</p>


Strongly oppose!

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<p>Leave these kids alone. Who they want to be doesn't effect you in any way! </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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Trans kids deserve to live their authentic lives and feel comfortable in school. This is an abhorrent proposal. PROTECT TRANS KIDS