Opposed.  Protect trans kids.

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This has nothing to do with "parental rights" and letting parents educate their children.  If parents were the "best educators" for children, we'd call them teachers instead of parents.  We have teachers to teach kids because parents are stupid and do not always know what's best for them.  But that is all besides the point.  These new guidelines serve no purpose other than to harm trans children by possibly outing them to their parents and potentially leading to abuse.  As far as demanding written permission from parents to tell teachers what they can call their kids, what does that even have to do with education?  Kids can determine for themselves what names and pronouns they want and request those to be used by teachers without parental consent.  How is calling someone "he" or "she" a matter of education?  It's also not the teachers "indoctrinating" kids or whatever other excuse you might come up with.  Do not adopt this policy if you actually care about protecting and educating children.


Parents being left out of the social transition of children

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Teachers and educators are not trained psychologists or psychiatrists. Parents are the only ones who know their children the best. Why should parents be left out of decisions that will impact their children’s physical and mental wellbeing? Brains do not fully develop before the age of 25 years. How can young children know what they want for the rest of their lives? When in the history of medicine has anyone been able to self-diagnose? Why are children without fully developed brains being allowed to change their gender? Why are educators denying biology?


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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The proposed policy harms transgender youth far more than it protects other students ore parental rights. More than 80% of transgender individuals have considered committing suicide, with the highest rates among transgender youth. By removing a safe space for transgender students, this policy will only worsen these statistics. It will lead to the death of children. Transgender students are only looking for a place to feel validated as the person they choose to be. Their pronouns do not harm anyone. Their names do not harm anyone. Their appearances do not harm anyone. What harms people is when these children are denied their freedom to feel comfortable in their homes, schools, communities, and their own bodies.


Strongly Agree , Common sense policy

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All should be for this , it protects kids and makes family stronger to be involved together


I will not stand for trans/gnc erasure

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I am so disheartened by Youngkin's new anti-queer regulations. If they are put into place, not only will my peers and I be affected, future generations will be affected as well. I cannot wrap my head around the fact that I have to fight for my rights in this day and age. I simply want everyone to feel safe and accepted. Ask yourself– what good would this truly invoke? What is so bad about allowing people to express their identity? Would it hurt you to respect queer people? What would you gain out of misgendering and deadnaming trans/gnc students?


appalling and cruel - OPPOSE

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<p>Youngkin would gladly sacrifice the safety and wellbeing of hundreds of kids in an effort to  pander to conservative voters and donors.  This policy is not intended to protect parental rights - or to protect anyone, for that matter.  It's hateful, bigoted and incredibly cruel.  </p>


appalling and cruel - OPPOSE


Please Read (student prospective) Strongly Oppose

Sophomore, Lloyd C. Bird Student, Lindsey Barker

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I know several people at my school who are transgender. I also know several people at my school who are not transgender. Do I care... no, not really. They are human. So I treat them with respect like I would with anyone else. May I also say that these are children we are talking about. Without a doubt, you should support and love your child no matter what is going on. Students just want a safe place where they feel welcomed and loved but they can't do that if you're not welcoming... transgender people specifically. In order to do so everyone just needs to treat everyone with respect. Everyone should always and forever treat people how they want to be treated... you know the golden rule and all. Everyone should understand that since everyone was taught that in kindergarten. If you support Youngkin's policy, I guess you need to go back to kindergarten since you don't understand that, no matter the circumstance, everyone needs to be treated with respect.


I support Governor Younkin's position.

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<p> I support Governor Younkin's position on trans gender issues.  </p>


Strongly, Vehemently, overwhelmingly OPPOSE

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These proposed model policies are contrary to state law and will be extremely harmful to transgender and nonbinary children in what should be a safe space for them- school.

kids are already scared & struggling at school; along with social pressures, concerns about safety, and the general trials and tribulations of growing up, they should not be subjected to discrimination in their classrooms.
This is simply not about parental rights, and that spin on this dangerous decision is a manipulative effort.
in short, education, as well as parenting, requires a lot of care, consistency, and love - none of which are present in these policies.
Do better Virginia.


Strongly Oppose Policy

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I firmly oppose Governor Youngkin’s policies regarding transgender and nonbinary youths. These proposed model policies are contrary to state law and will be extremely harmful to transgender and nonbinary kids. Many of my closest friends are not cisgender, and forcing educators to call them by a name or pronouns they don’t identify with would only cause them distress and strip them of the freedom to define their own identity. This legislation is useless - its only effect will be significantly decreasing the quality of life for transgender and nonbinary kids. Please reconsider this legislation.


Strongly support parental right!

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<p>School faculty and staff should never hide anything pertaining to a child from the child's parents. Period! It is outrageous to think otherwise! It is sneaky and deceitful and should not be tolerated! I fully support this guidance. There are protocol for dealing with parents suspected abuse. This guidance will not change that protocol. </p>


Strongly support parental right!


Strongly opposed to Younkin's trans policy

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I am strongly opposed to Younkin's trans policy.  Please allow trans youth to be their authentic selves, just as he is allowed to live his.  This policy will cause real harm.


Strongly oppose, shouldn't we worry about hiring teachers instead?

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If some people are clearly offended by this, then why continue?


Strongly Oppose the New Transgender/LGBTQ School Policy FUNDAMENTALLY WRONG!

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Gov. Youngkin,

I know you probably do not care what anyone has to say who opposes this policy, but it is my moral and ethical duty to speak up,  not only is it politically motivated, but not based on science what-so-ever. As the parent of a Transgender Female Adult, I can thank the heavens that they graduated school before the hate filled rhetoric and agenda of the Republican Party gripped the nation otherwise I may not have a child anymore.

Members of the LGBTQ community are not" perverts, groomers or predators" as they are often called. They are human beings who are being preyed by the factions who identify with racism and bigotry. Transgender youth or more than four times likely to attempt or succeed in committing suicide. Every 45 seconds a young LGBTQ member attempts suicide.

It is bad enough that they are constantly fighting hate and bigotry, but when those in power turn their backs on them; the very ones that should protect them. It is not only scandelous, but it is a dereliction of duty on the leaders of the State of Virginia to endorse this; encourage this. Not only is it deplorable to ignore the facts, and base this policy on "feelings and hate" it is irresponsible.

Gov. Youngkin you are bowing down to those who don't see others as they are, but wish to erase those who are not like them. There will be a tragic end to this; Blood on your hands. The worst of it is you don't care, and neither do your supporters. It is about control and power. History is the best indicator, and you and those of the same ilk; cut from the same cloth will be forever stained in the annals of History...as you should be if you move forward with this Bigoted, Hate Filled Policy. Shame on you and Shame on all Supporters of the Policy! Love they neighbor as thyself- Not here, not anywhere in the Republican Party. You will make your bed and you will surely lie in it. May God have mercy on your soul......


Very strongly oppose!


Strongly Oppose from Personal Experience

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I was a transgender student in the Virginia public school system, and these proposed policies would have stopped me from being the successful graduate that I was. I used to be proud to be a graduate of both public k-12 and a public VA college. Now, as a graduate student out of state, most people apologize when they find out where I'm from because they realize how isolating and uncertain it is for students currently in my former position. Please focus on educating kids, not humiliating them, harming them, and shutting them out. Please listen to the genuine comments, not the anonymous, disingenuous ones. Please listen.


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<p> I support this new policy. All children and students are precious and made by God.  </p>


OPPOSE!!!

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This is absurd. Denying a child freedom to choose how they present and identify is a gateway to youth suicide.


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Like if some people are clearly hurt or offended by this, why continue? Treat people with kindess PLEASE


Stop pretending trans kids are the problem with schools today

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Adolescence is a time of discovery; learning, exploration and pushing limits. It is not a time for teachers to be legally responsible for their students identities.  Focus on the issues in schools that actually make our children less safe- like community inequity, racism, the prevalence of firearms, community poverty, lack of affordable housing, and domestic violence. Focus on increasing teacher capability- smaller classrooms, higher wages, better support and affordable health care, school counseling, better services for the less abled, and affordable internet and broadband as a utility.

Stop using trans kids as the reason education today is suffering.


Common Youngkin W (I fully support)

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<p>I fully support. People are over reacting. If your a boy, go in the men's room. If you're a girl, go in the women's room. Simple as that. </p>


Oppose

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This policy will not help any students, and has nothing to do with privacy, dignity, or respect. Trans kids are not confused, and should be able to decide their own name or pronouns without their parents.


strongly oppose this policy.

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First of all, this is only going to have negative impacts on students. Trans youth are not going to be able to feel safe and comfortable at school. At best their school life will become dysphoria inducing and unsafe, and at worst their home life will become unsafe. Besides the blatant threats that this will cause for trans youth, this also shows the thinning line between church and state. An educational place should not have any input on a child’s gender or sexuality unless the child seeks help, and even then if their identity could put them at risk it should not be brought up outside of the guidance counselors office. The only reasons for this to be implemented are transphobic and homophobic, and those ideals that are heavily rooted in religious beliefs. A students safety should not be put below someone’s belief that they should identify with their agab. Overall, this whole policy is discriminatory and won’t at all positively impact and child’s school experience.


Oppose

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Kids that identify as trans deserved to be loved and accepted. Let us not forget they are children. Schools is supposed to be a safe and nurturing environment for kids to grow and become their best selves. This proposed rule change will hurt more than it could ever help. Outing a child to a parent that is not supportive can lead to abuse.


Heavily Oppose (trans student)

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Imagine you are at graduation ,a big in yourlife. You walk across the stage but the name they call isnt yours anymore. It something you've seperated from you. Even still, you are obligated to walk across the stage in front of everyone youve known. The name you have hidden from everyone. It is painful to hear it out in the open. The only posioble way for you to have that freedom from the horrible name is to come out to your family. The same family that said if you ever came out you would be kicked out. this is an actual situation I am in not only me but quite few of my close friends. Its harmful to out students to their family. That is why opposed to it. I will NEVER EVER understand why adults are worried a simple name change or pronoun change its easy words. You never know about their situation.


AGAINST- You are hurting us.

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Please stop hurting us. Please don't pass this law. Please don't condemn so many children.


I Fully Support This


strongly oppose

I strongly oppose this as it puts trans youth at risk of physical harm and/or emotional/mental harm.
this bill is bad for trans youth.this bill includes many things that may put the child at risk of physical harm or emotional/mental distress.informing parents about a potentially transgender student can put the child at risk of physical harm by non-supportive guardians, and only listening to parents rather than children about what name or pronouns the child should be referred to can cause emotional/mental distress for the child and can be bad for the child’s mental health.referring to a child as the name, nickname and or pronoun that the child prefers does no harm to the child.
a students safety, both physical and emotional, is put at risk with this bill.the child’s wants in relation to how they want to be referred should be listened to and should be kept confidential to ensure the child’s physical safety, comfort and protect the childs mental health. a child should be able to feel safe and supported at school.

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I strongly oppose this as it puts trans youth at risk of physical harm and/or emotional/mental harm.

this bill is bad for trans youth.
this bill includes many things that may put the child at risk of physical harm or emotional/mental distress.
informing parents about a potentially transgender student can put the child at risk of physical harm by non-supportive guardians, and only listening to parents rather than children about what name or pronouns the child should be referred to can cause emotional/mental distress for the child and can be bad for the child’s mental health.
referring to a child as the name, nickname and or pronoun that the child prefers does no harm to the child.

a students safety, both physical and emotional, is put at risk with this bill.
the child’s wants in relation to how they want to be referred should be listened to and should be kept confidential to ensure the child’s physical safety, comfort and protect the childs mental health. a child should be able to feel safe and supported at school.


I oppose the 2022 model policy

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I never felt safe in school. If you didn’t fit the socially acceptable enforced unnatural binary, you were bullied and ostracized. And I was. The 2021 model policy attempted to provide a model to provide a safer place for people like me. To be inclusive if ALL students.

Schools have a responsibility to provide a safe space for young people to learn. They shouldn’t have to worry about what abuse is going to befall them when the bell rings - in between classes or at lunch. How can a kid learn with so much daily anxiety. They can’t. I spent many a lunch period physically running away from physically abusive bullies at school.

Teacher, ever under appreciated, should not be asked to out young people to their parents. It’s a family matter. It’s a young persons life. Teachers and educational administrators have no business inserting themselves into a family dynamic they know nothing about, uninvited.

Create the safe and accepting space so ALL students feel safe, comfortable, primed to learn. That’s what students are there for and that’s what teachers are there for.


I fully Support this!!!

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<p>Parents should not be taken out of the decision making process as it applies to a child’s gender choice/sexual identity!!! </p>


How can anyone support this?

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<p> I'm not a parent</p>


Strongly agree with new policy

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<p>I strongly agree with Governor younkin's new policy. </p>


Oppose the policy, Provide a safe and nurturing environment

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<p>I am a middle school teacher in a very conservative community where many families support this policy.  Many LGBTQ+ students have shared with me how they are afraid to tell their parents for fear of disappointment and not being supported by those that love them.  These same students also express gratitude for staff at our school that have made them feel accepted.  It is a fact that students who feel accepted and respected by their teachers perform better in school.  We must continue to provide a safe and nurturing envrionment for our youth.  This policy takes the safe and nurturing environment away.   </p>


Support parents' rights

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Because I fully support transparency between parents and children regarding a child's emotional and physical well-being, I support Governor Youngkin's modifications to the previous policy.


As a Republican, I oppose this.

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Are trans people something I agree with? Not really, no. But nothing good ever comes of the government taking away any of our freedom. This will only lead to more surveillance and more predatory behavior from teachers and officials.


Excellent policy.  Read it and support it.

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<p> This is an excellent policy</p>


Oppose


Support the governor


I support Governor Younkin

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<p> Thank you Governor Youngkin for protecting our kids.  </p>


Vehemently Oppose New Model Policy re Transgender Students

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<p>I strongly oppose the new model policies restricting student rights to be referred to with their preferred pronoun and all of the other actions that go along with Governor Youngkin’s shameful changes.  As a parent, I have heard of many young people suppressing their true identities because they feared non-acceptance from their families.  The emotional toll this takes on these young people is alarming. Allowing them to express themselves freely in school and empowering them to navigate the situation with their families as they see fit is so much better.  If there is a food relationship between parent and child, the child will involve their parent, if not, forcing the issue is certainly not going to help matters.  This is not an infringement on parental rights.  </p>


Support this Proposal to Restore Sanity to Virginia and Protect All Students

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<p> My 13 year old daughter became convinced she was transgender after attending a school presentation. Then the school changed her name and pronouns without our knowledge or permission and treated her like she was actually a boy. Several others in her class believed the same thing</p>


Opposed to protect lives

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<p>As an attorney, I've been appointed to represent juvenile pregnant girls who testified under oath that their parents would've killed them or the person who impregnated them should the parents learn of her pregnancy. After a hearing without the parents involved, those girls were able to get medical care without their parents finding out in the meantime. For all of the gasps etc, these girls did have support of an adult, one of whom was a trusted teacher. If parents would be willing to beat or kill due to an unexpected pregnancy, are we so naive to believe that a parent wouldn't hurt their child should they learn of their child's gender identity issues in a non-therapeutic environment?  This doesn't mean every or even most parents would; but when some child is killed as a direct result of this policy, I want to hear about the parents' rights to know everything. </p>


Exceedingly opposed. We are better than this.

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We are better than this. We are not Texas nor do we want to be. Don’t do this to our kids. Trans kids shouldn’t be the scapegoat of your political ambitions. They’re children. Leave the policy making to the professionals.


Support

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<p> Agree on these policies. Support fully.  </p>


Adamantly opposed  to Proposed transgender policies


Fully support Gov. Younkins policy to protect kids and restore parents' rights.

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<p> So grateful to Governor Younking for protecting children from brainwashing</p>


?????? rights are human rights

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Every person brings something to the table! People are diverse and I think the Governor is being small. It’s very unfortunate that people can’t learn from our society mistakes and move forward as a unbiased people! I oppose his position and want my children and grandchildren to accept others not be “educated “ to oppose differences.


OPPOSE- Stop this law, or accept the blood on YOUR hands.

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The suicide rates in young LGBTQ+ students have dropped since we have been able to go by our preferred names and pronouns. Using the right name and pronouns is suicide prevention. "The Department supports efforts to protect and encourage respect for all students."  You say these words, then you alienate children. You are not protecting us. You are actively harming us. Harm disguised by "parental concern" is still harm. Hate disguised as "protection" is still hate. This law is wrapped in pretty words, but so many of us see past them. Your law will kill children. You know this. And yet, you are fully prepared to enforce it. You do not get to pick and choose which children's lives you value, then create laws around those beliefs. I have a right to a safe, non-hateful environment, and so does every other student you are condemning.


SUPPORT trans kids and strongly OPPOSE this policy change! I oppose discrimination and these attacks by far right wing White Supremacists!This needs to stop!

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SUPPORT trans kids and strongly OPPOSE this policy change!
I oppose discrimination and these attacks by far right wing White Supremacists!
This needs to stop!


OPPOSE.

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<p>Why don’t you trust teachers?? And why are we continuing to support hateful policies instead of improving education and teachers’ salaries!!! Glenn Youngkin I will vote against you forever and ever </p>


I support Gov Youngkin

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It is refreshing to have a Governor here in Virginia that believes in common sense.  Children can do foolish things only because they do not know any better.  Our educational system is promoting this foolishness. It needs to stop.  Thank you Governor for taking a stand.


Trans rights law

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Strongly oppose, don't we have better things to do like hiring teachers??


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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<p>The new guidance that is being proposed regarding transgender students is harmful and dangerous. Transgender students need acceptance and support, not rules that restrict educators from supporting them. I strongly oppose this proposed guidance document. </p>


Strongly Support Governor Youngkin’s Transgender School Policy

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<p> I strongly support this policy as it protects parental rights and protects sports programs for girls. Thank you</p>


I support Governor Younkin


Opposed to Youngkin, the Defender of Kids' Genitals....

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Stop obsessing over genitals, Glenn, and get a real educational policy.


STRONGLY OPPOSE!

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<p>Please protect our trans youth ?? </p>


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>


Strongly Oppose

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This draft policy seriously jeopardizes the safety of young people. Virginia schools should protect all students from dangers of the misinformed bigots.


Strongly Support 2022 Model Policies

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<p>I strongly support Governor Youngkin’s 2022 Model Policies.  ALL students have the right to attend to attend school in an environment free from discrimination, harassment or bullying. I support the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the rights granted to parents to under this Amendment to determine how their children will be raised and educated. </p>


Fully Support

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<p> Parents should have an active role.  </p>


Totally support the new proposed transgender policy

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<p>I applaud the new transgender proposed policy. The parents should have all control over what their kids are being taught and counseled on. The schools responsibility is to teach kids the basics, math, reading, history etc.  Not become a political tool to force the leftist views on our children. Once the child turns 18 then they can make their own decisions. Until that time parents should have final say on what their children are being taught and exposed to. </p>


SUPPORT

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


Dick or pussy

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<p>That’s as simple as it gets. Quit being ridiculous. </p>


Strongly Support Parental Rights!

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


STRONGLY SUPPORT!!! Respectful of Parental Rights and Promotes Transparency!

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<p>This promotes Transparency and is respectful of parental rights! </p>


Oppose - a vulnerable population needs support

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There is no good that comes from a policy that singles out and restricts a minority population. This policy can result in increased morbidity and mortality of transgender children and adolescents. Stop using them to advance political power.


This is dangerous, this is harmful, this must not be approved.

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We need to protect all children in the state not just the ones that fit into old norms. This policy says that it won't tolerate bullying but bullies the most marginalized students.  Saying that it is protect parents is a total sham. Shame on you. Your lies and spinning of this issue don't fool anyone who believes in equality, equity or diversity.


Political Stunt at the Expense of Vulnerable Children

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The Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students that is currently in place is a thoughtful, well-researched set of policies with the sole purpose of protecting, nurturing, and educating *all* students in Virginia Public Schools. There are thousands of children throughout our school system that need accommodations for one reason or another and transgender students are no different. I strongly urge the Department to continue to follow the thorough and thoughtful guidance already in place. Additionally, there should be continued education of all individuals throughout the system, especially the Governor, as to the actual science regarding gender and the social science of this particularly at-risk population.

There are myriad opportunities before the Commonwealth, especially with the influx of infrastructure monies. I encourage the Governor to use his time to focus on governing rather than bullying children and working tirelessly to attain higher office.


Proposed transgender policies


We support the governor!

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<p> Great policy!  </p>


OPPOSED!

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<p>I am strongly opposed to the proposed regulations that single out a specific group of people for different treatment because those on the far right don't believe LGBTQ students deserve protection. This policy flies in the face of what a majority of Virginians believe, that everyone is equal and deserves an equal chance at an education without fear of bullying or marginalization. </p>


Strongly support

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Parents,not government or social media, as well as simple biology, should rule. Governor, you are STRONGLY supported by this voter!


Support 100%

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<p> This is a mental illness. Somehow needs to be addressed parents need to step up.  </p>


I Support the 2022 Model Policy

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<p> I support this Model Policy. It uses traditional values to help address a new social concern</p>


I strongly oppose this policy

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<p>I strongly oppose this policy </p>


OPPOSE!


Very strongly support

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


Foot binding/elective mastectomies on teen girls = unnecessary trend

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<p>Strong support this bill. Gender ideology is a manufactured trend which benefits big pharma and mutilates and sterilizes vulnerable children, many of whom are autistic or merely gay.  </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>


FULLY SUPPORT

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<p> Crazy we are even debating the fundamental rights of parents to raise and love their kids. Neither federal</p>


SUPPORT

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


THIS IS INHUMANE

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I strongly oppose the guidance and want VDOE to reject them.


Fully Support Parents rights


Strongly Oppose. Extremely Harmful Policy

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The guidance document states: "All students have the right to attend school in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying." But if you pass this policy, you are completely going against this. This policy promotes gender-based discrimination and will only increase the suicide rates of transgender teens, which are already high. The guidance document also says that "The Department supports efforts to protect and encourage respect for all students." This policy is not protecting trans students. It is harming them. For example, if the parents must be informed of their child's preferred name and pronouns, they might not be supportive. It could create a dangerous and harmful situation for the child. I also highly suggest taking a look at this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/09/21/youngkin-transgender-virginia-schools-legal/ It clearly states this policy is likely illegal and may violate both state and federal law.


Two genders

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<p>When we are dead and dug up thousands of years from now, archaeologists will identify us as male or female. Quit forcing your insanity upon everyone. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE TRANSPHOBIC GUIDELINES

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<p>Leave kids alone. Why are yall obsessed with their genitals? Bathrooms and locker rooms in schools should be single stalled and gender neutral, and kids should be allowed to be kids. Sports teams should also be integrated. Stop being transphobic buttheads. NO ONE is making kids transgendered. These people have existed since the dawn of time, it's just a little more acceptable these days (except with nonsense guidelines like these). </p>


Fully support the Governor

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


Support ALL Parents, including those with transgender children

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<p>While there are claims this is for parental rights, the proposed guidelines ignore the wishes and concerns of parents with transgender children.  Even if a trans child has full support from home, they will still not be able to use the bathroom they are comfortable using or play on a sports team with their friends.  Even if the parents want their child to be called by their preferred name and pronouns, teachers and staff can still deadname the child.  This is denying parents of their rights to protect their transgender child.  It is also denying parents with a transgender child the freedom to raise their son or daughter the way they think is right, and imposes the will of the state government on their family.  Please don't take away the rights of these parents.  Thank you.  </p>


vehemently oppose!!!!

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<p>This will be so harmful to trans kids. Please do better. This policy is just so full of hate </p>


This is disgusting. Fully oppose.

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I am a trans teen who graduated from a Virginia public school in in June 2021, and was on my high schools rowing team, in the gender that I actually am. Let it be known that these policies actively make it more dangerous for trans children to exist, though I suppose thats the point. Trans teens are allowed to exist. Trans teens should be be allowed to express themselves.

I thought we were American? What happened to freedom of speech, or expression? Why should the government dictate what we can and cannot do? Ridiculous overreach by our government, and one that should not be allowed.

Governor Younkin and any other politician who supports this has lost my vote. What an awful thing to do.


Youngkin's transgender policies in Virginia schools


Seriously, Is this what is more important than EDUCATION? Of course, I oppose these policies.

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Placing priority on a student's individual expression of identity while attending a school, AS MORE IMPORTANT than the education they are there to obtain; has no merit.

How a student looks or "identifies" has no effect on the mind's ability to gain knowledge or the individual's capability as a person and future in society.  These are facts, something these policies ignore.

To give any credibility to these policies enables those who would activily discriminate based on their personal biases. This has NO place in the school or college.

As parents have had the opportunity to be involved in their children's schooling through the Parent-Teacher Association (the PTA), for the last 125 YEARS!!!!.... I find it interesting the presence of this organization has been ignored by the current Governor. This smacks of a future agenda that is not healthy for our, or any society.


Oppose

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Trans rights are human rights!


This policy is so ridiculous and such a waste of government funds/time.

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I strongly oppose this policy. Republicans preach how much they care about “freedom” and how they are against “government policing.” Then, what the hell is this? This policy is not helping students, it is hurting them. Protect LGBTQ+ Youth

Complete Clownery from the Youngkin administration, but can’t say I’m surprised. ??


Completely Support.

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<p> I completely support.  </p>


Strongly opposed. Support trans kids!

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<p>This legislation is dangerous for transgender and non-binary students. I oppose this bill in the strongest means possible. Virginia is a state that accepts ALL. </p>


I support Governor Youngkin

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<p>please continue to support parental rights and pass this bill. Do the right, moral thing   </p>


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>


Strongly oppose to taking away an individuals right

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<p>I'm am absolutely appalled at how backwards we are moving for the LGBTQIA community. Backwards in general with this ridiculousness of taking away peoples' and now students' individual rights. We have options on our passport that protect those in the community yet we are refusing to protect our children and their ability to identify with who they are. Instead you want teachers to decide how a child identifies themselves. This is absolutely absurd and an embarrassment for forward movement of our country. </p>


Strongly Agree

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It has been said that as goes the family, so goes the nation. Allowing children to be manipulated and pressured on important life decisions, without the parent ever even being aware, is ludicrous. Thank you Governor Youngkin!


Support the parent’s right to raise their own child. Strongly agree.

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<p> School staff are not doctors. They are not there to diagnose children for gender dysphoria. They should not be allowed to deceive parents and manipulate children.  </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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I strongly oppose this policy change.  Schools should provide a safe and supportive environment for ALL students.  This policy will cause irreparable harm to transgendered students by telling them they are not acceptable as they are and that they are not safe to be themselves at school. It will lead to higher suicide rates among an already vulnerable population.  Teachers are trusted adults to vulnerable students so forcing them to “out” students to their parents could lead to both emotional and physical trauma to those students.  If a student confides in a teacher that they are experiencing physical or sexual abuse at home, should the teacher tells the parents instead of social services what the student confided in them because it is part of their “parental rights” to raise their children as they want even by abusing them?  Of course not, but that logic would easily be applied if the trust and confidential nature of a student confiding to a teacher is broken.

The Governor should stop trying to score political wins with his transphobic and prejudiced base and instead uphold his duty to protect the students within Virginia’s school systems.


Great Bill! Fully support!

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<p> Thank you for your continued hard work for our children!  </p>


Oppose--Youngkin is Using Trans Students as Pawns with Uninformed Policy

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<p>I am opposed to Youngkin's uninformed policy on Trans students.  Why this GOP obsession with genitals, anyway?  Let kids live their lies without using them as crass political pawns. </p>


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>


Stop the Shortsightedness!

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Protect and Embrace Our Youth in Their Life Choices!


Oppose

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<p>Absolutely ridiculous. Do teachers need permission to call kids nick names? Of course not. </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Thank you so much governor for returning common sense to our great state. Parents matter and must be involved and active participants in decisions regarding their children. Schools are there to support families</p>


STRONGLY OPPOSED

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I am frankly disgusted by the lack of consideration for the very people this change is claiming to benefit. Being transgender doesn't make you any less of a human being, and I am deeply saddened by how this policy is actively harming the thousands of people who aren't doing anything wrong and just want to live their lives. There is literally no actual benefit to this, the policy is just being awful for the sake of being awful. PLEASE CHANGE IT BACK.


Strongly opposed to this anti-trans proposal

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<p>This proposal will only serve to further marginalize transgender youth who deserve a safe, supportive space. This proposal will force more transgender youth to keep who they truly are secret. Transgender youth are at a much higher risk for suicide and violence, and this proposal seems designed to exacerbate the problem. I strongly oppose Gov. Younkins’ anti-trans proposal. </p>


100% support parental rights

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


Fully support

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<p>Policies sound like great ideas. Return parents to the ones in charge of raising their kids </p>


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>


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>


this is evil

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<p>pushing to isolate and ostracize children who are just trying to get an education is an awful awful movement. trans people will continue to exist despite this, you will just encourage harassment and pain </p>


OPPOSED!!!

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I am OPPOSED to this policy. Kids should be called  by the name and pronouns that they want - NOT their parents’. To do so is disrespectful of the kids’ wishes.


Fully support

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


I strongly oppose Giv Youngkin’s anti-trans policy

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<p>The Governor’s policy is offensive, divisive and abhorrent. I oppose it. </p>


Strongly oppose


Strongly oppose

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Protect trans kids. Stop being hateful.  Everyone deserves the chance to live their life authentically. This policy will increase teen depression and have measurably worse outcomes for kids. You’re just being evil!!


Despicable

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This is bigotry at it’s finest. We should be moving forward, not backwards. Youngkin should put his kids in public school and bring up charges against his son for voter fraud, rather than drumming up all this anti-alternative lifestyle hate. News flash, sometimes kids can’t trust their parents with parts of their lives. School is supposed to be a safe place for them to grow, and parents are not supposed to control the minutiae of school - educators are. Follow what the professionals say, not the fascists, and keep Northam’s standards in place. Horrible look - Youngkin is bad for Virginia. I’m voting blue now. This is disgusting.


SUPPORT


Completely Opposed!

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This policy hurts transgender youth. We must support them however we can!


Support Governor Youngkin

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I support Governor Youngkin in his pursuit to protect parental rights


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>


I oppose the adoption of the draft model policy

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Governor Youngkin's proposed policy prioritizes taking a position on a prominent political issue over the well-being of the affected children.

The proposed policy would lead to a variety of hardships to affected students, some (such as the requirement of informing parents interfering with the ability of affected kids to obtain counseling, troubling in the context of a group of kids already at an increased risk of suicide) quite severe. There is no corresponding benefit to any of the children.

Gov. Youngkin's policy favors his own political advancement by marking his position on a newsworthy issue, to the detriment of the children affected. The children are more important. For that reason, I oppose the adoption of the proposed model policy.


Trans kids are abused support this policy


OPPOSE.

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Stop trying to police people's identities. Children should feel safe being themselves in school. It hurts absolutely no one to respect trans kids. Why should it be up to teachers/school administration to decide whether a student fits the mold enough to be treated with respect? If Nicholas, the star football player, wants to be called Nicky, that's going to be okay and if Joanna, the cheerleader, wants to go by Joey, surely no one will stop her... but if Joanna, the tomboy, wants to be called Joey, who gets to decide if she's "feminine enough" to use that nickname? This is putting trans kids at risk by pandering for right-wing extremist votes. Why do you care so much?? Let people be themselves!


Strongly support!!!! Thank you Youngkin!

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<p> Strongly support Youngkin’s updated policy.  </p>


Strongly support this updated policy.

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<p> I strongly support everything this updated policy restoring rights to parents with respect to their children's education.  </p>


Strongly opposed

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This would harm trans youth. So, I won't support it.

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


OPPOSE!!!!

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<p>This is so idiotic. unbelievable. </p>


Fully support

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<p> Fully support  </p>


Oppose - must protect kids

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These policies are NOT about privacy, dignity, or respect. They are rooted in transphobia & seek to further harm trans and nonbinary kids.

The fundamentalist minority do not have all students best interests in mind. These transphobic parents who want to push this do not know what is best for kids.


Support this stomgly


OPPOSE!

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These new model policies, which are in flagrant violation of Virginia law, will do serious harm to transgender students. They are not based in science or compassion and will lead to students being outed before they are ready, increased bullying and harassment of marginalized youth, and will require students to jump through legal hoops just to be referred to with their proper name.

Every parent wants Virginia’s laws to ensure children’s safety, freedom, and to encourage a vibrant and engaging learning experience. But the Virginia Department of Education is rejecting those shared values by advancing policies that will target LGBTQ kids for harassment and mistreatment simply because of who they are.

Rescind the proposed policy.


STRONGLY OPPOSE -- TRANS & NB RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS!!

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EVERY child has the right to go to school and be respected for who they are, no matter what. Schools are meant to keep students safe and without a doubt, this policy does the opposite.

There has been so much research done showing that when trans/NB students are placed in educational environments where their gender identities aren't respected/tolerated, their academic performance goes down and suicide/self-harm rates go up. Children should not have to worry about being themselves in school just because the people who want to implement this policy are transphobic and homophobic.

We don't tell any of your children how to live their lives as teenagers, so why do you feel like you have a need to include yourself? Many of you who support this model policy don't know what it's like to have a trans/NB child or to know someone trans/NB in general. Do everyone a favor and meet a trans/NB person first and listen to their experiences firsthand. A lot of the information you've received about trans/NB individuals have been one-off cases and doesn't represent the trans/NB community as a whole.

EVERY person in America (the place founded for freedom) especially trans and NB individuals deserves the right to feel safe, supported, and included NO MATTER WHAT. People should be able to use the bathroom with the gender they identify as, called by their preferred name and pronouns.

** Just want to add, from what I've seen, most of the people who support this harmful policy don't put their names on their comments. If you feel so strongly about the implementation of this policy, why don't you put your name on it? You're obviously not afraid to share your transphobic and homophobic views in the first place. **

Do the right thing and oppose this policy no matter what side you're on. You're not the ones who had to make the incredibly brave and difficult decision to transition, come out, and deal with the intolerance of uninformed, disgusting people. WE LOVE AND SUPPORT ALL TRANS AND NB PEOPLE <3.


I strongly oppose Youngkin’s anti-trans kids policy!

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Thus puts transgender children in danger and feeling unwelcome by ignorant adults. They are just kids who know themselves way better than anyone else does, they are living their authentic selves just as those adults are living their own. LEAVE ALL THE LGBTQ+ CHIKDREN AND ADULTS ALONE AND IN PEACE!


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<p> I strongly support this - this is common sense  </p>


Proposed Guidelines are Terrifying

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As a transgender student attending Virginia public schools I can not stress enough how frightening these proposed changes are. These changes are supposedly giving rights back to parents, but from what I see, and many other students see, all it does is take away rights from the students that these laws are centered around. Parents should know what is happening in their student's school, but they should not know something, such as a student's gender identity, if it has the potential to put that student in danger. The right to use a bathroom that matches our gender, use a locker room that matches our gender, being referred to as the correct name and the correct pronouns are all in jeopardy due to these proposed changes. There are so many issues that can come out of any one of these rights being taken away. In no way is this benefiting anybody who attends or works at a school in Virginia. Many people who I know that are transgender do not have a family that is welcoming to the idea of them transitioning socially or physically. If schools are forced to tell our parents about our gender and the way we identify, there will be neglect and there will be abuse (whether that be verbal or physical) from many unsupportive parents. This will have an enormously negative effect on the mental health of most transgender students, who already have shockingly high rates of poor mental health and suicide.

Lots of people who are unsupportive might think being trans is trendy or a way to look cool. I have not been brave enough to come out at school and be myself. It's simply too dangerous. The amount of hate I have seen my fellow classmates endure for just being themselves is appalling. Never once has the idea that being trans would make me trendy or more popular ever crossed my mind. In fact, it does the opposite. It results in bullying, name-calling, unwelcome comments, stigma, prejudice, and hate being constantly thrown at you while you are just trying to learn and make it through the day. None of those are cool or trendy things to deal with. Being transgender is not trendy. And even if it was trendy, which it is not, there's nothing we could do about it. Being trans is not a choice. Another very common misconception about transgender people is that we chose to be trans. Nobody can choose their gender whether you are cisgender or transgender. Trans people have as much of a choice in their gender as anybody else does. We do not have a choice. However, we can choose whether or not we hide it and feel miserable or embrace being ourselves. Similarly, there are many people who think that we should be spending less time supporting trans students and instead focus more on learning. Ever since 7th grade, when I found out what a transgender person was, I have never seen trans-related topics be the center of attention during a school day. I have never seen anything remotely similar get in the way of learning and I do not believe it ever will, especially if we continue to keep our rights.

It is ludicrous that whether trans people are allowed to do something so simple as use the bathroom or not is even a question. Transgender people are just like any other person; they have bodily functions, they require locker rooms that match their gender, they need to be  called the correct name and pronouns. If any student that is cisgender was denied any of the previous things, people would be very upset about it. This happens to transgender students all the time and it almost feels as if nobody cares. School is supposed to be a safe space. A safe and effective learning environment is one which people are included and do not feel inferior to others. This clearly will not be happening if these proposed guidelines take effect.

https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1065&context=ssw_facpub

https://news.utexas.edu/2018/03/30/name-use-matters-for-transgender-youths-mental-health/


OPPOSE.

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What the heck is going on here? Since when is respecting a kid's choices in the face of several studies telling you that being trans is real? Would it kill you to have some respect?


I want my children to grow up celebrating differences.

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<p>It is absolutely devastating that the state of Virginia is trying to impose these discriminatory and bias policies. It is wrong, infuriating and takes away the premise of human rights. </p>


Strongly support

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<p> Fingers crossed this will pass. Much needed change!  </p>


I fully support this.

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Trans Policy

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I greatly oppose this policy, all students have rights.


Support

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I strongly support the Governor Youngin on this, parents rights must be respected.


OPPOSE - Please do better.

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I OPPOSE this draft policy and want it REJECTED. I am horrified by such a harmful policy. Virginia should provide a safe and inclusive educational environment for children.


Model policies for treatment of transgender students

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I don’t agree with the new model policy. It is cruel and intolerant and completely ignores student rights. Things discussed between students and their counselors should be confidential as are any communications between counselors and adults. For example if a student complains about parental abuse it would be inappropriate to tell the parents what the students said. Many transgender students face a hostile environment at home and their privacy should be respected. Surely the Department has more important things to do like tackling illiteracy, student violence, drug use and student suicides. The world won’t end if transgender students use the bathroom of their chosen gender.


Very strongly support

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


Support support support


This is awful


Strongly opposed

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<p>The cruelty of this administration is the purpose behind this law. </p>


The Proposed Guidelines Enable Bullying

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<p>I have been diagnosed with PTSD from the bullying I suffered in school. These guidelines threaten to expose more children to lifelong psychological harm by giving the green light for teachers, administrators, parents, and students to bully innocent children they perceive as different. </p>


Protect and support transgender kids

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I absolutely oppose Gov. Youngkin's proposal with regard to transgender kids in Virginia schools. These kids need our support and understanding and their parents don't always understand.


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<p> Support Youngkin in keeping parents informed and involved  </p>


Strongly Support Parental Rights!

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


I oppose

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I oppose the change to the current law, it doesn’t matter if the child is trans it’s still a child’s life!


Hilarious document defers to parents on how to use pronouns: OPPOSED

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Will have a devastating affect on youth. Those in favor of this are insane and stupid. Ego, fear, poor imagination, and misanthropy guide these policies and their supporters.

Good luck going to heaven y'all.


Strongly support

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<p>  strongly support the Governor  </p>


Policy on Queer Students

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Strongly Oppose. Trans kids are already at higher risk of suicide. This will only make it worse.


Hunter strongly opposes we strongly support


Strongly Support Gov Youngkin

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As long as boys who are supposedly transgender continue to sexually assault girls in the female bathrooms, then anyone born as a male should be bared from going in a female rest room.  As long as schools, like what happened here in Virginia, ignore or fail to call the police or otherwise act, then these boys who allegedly identify as something else, should NOT be allowed near any female restrooms.  As a parent, I am outraged that this transgender issue takes precedence over safety of other children.  And what about the massive cost, if separate bathrooms are required for this small percentage of children who identify as different?  Where is the money going to come from.  It is not worth the cost.


Fully support this measure

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<p> A public school has no right to push or even support any gender transitioning of a minor without parental consent. Maybe if we stopped treating this as a choice that can be made by a child</p>


Protect our children support this policy

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<p> Stop the abuse by sickos  </p>


Support recommended changes


Dangerous, Nonsensical, and Cruel

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<p>I firmly oppose the policy stated above, which endangers our most vulnerable students, who are much more likely to struggle from mental health issues due to discrimination and harassment based on sexuality and gender identity--see: Tebbe, E. A., & Moradi, B. (2016); McNeil, J., Ellis, S. J., & Eccles, F. J. R. (2017); Kia, MacKinnon, Abramovich, and Bonato (2021). Rather than singling out students already at a high risk of violence from others, Virginia should be focused on making schools a safe learning place for all students rather than forcing culture war politics into the classroom. </p>


Strongly Support This

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<p> I SUPPORT THIS  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose this policy. Denying basic human rights and decency to anyone is disgraceful. </p>


I unreservedly oppose this hateful policy. Trans lives matter!

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Trans rights are human rights! Protect transgender youth! Trans liberation now!


Strongly support my governor


Yet, you claim to care about students.


Support Kyra is a Williamsburg hack

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<p> Support the bill  </p>


Oppose the new guidance

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If students do not feel comfortable speaking to their parents schools need to be that safe zone. The law was passed and it was not an executive order. Therefore it should not be voided by an executive order.


Oppose!

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The new policy fails because it:

Betrays trust between educator and student

Forces faculty to mis-gender and deadname students

Forces faculty to out students against their will

Denys a student accesses to facilities and activities appropriate to their gender.

Adds barriers to parents seeking to have their student's identity respected.


Support For Governor Youngkin

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I support Governor Youngkin in his support for parental rights for their families.


We support the governor!

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<p> Great policy!  </p>


Support this Proposal to Restore Sanity to Virginia and Protect All Students

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<p> My 13 year old daughter became convinced she was transgender after attending a school presentation. Then the school changed her name and pronouns without our knowledge or permission and treated her like she was actually a boy. Several others in her class believed the same thing</p>


Opposed

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<p>This change would be discriminatory and repressive. </p>


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


Strongly oppose. Do not criminalize human rights.

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This would be a massive step back in human rights, and cause immense suffering. Let the kids live.


Very strongly support

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


Pro parents rights

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Thank you Youngkin. We support this new policy and support parents having priority over our children’s personal matters. Keep the schools focused on academics please.


Gov Youngkin is Correct

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<p>Children should not be making life changing decisions before age 18.  After that, it is entirely their decision to do what they want with their own body.  I feel it is child abuse to allow any such behavior before the child is old enough to make a decision based on facts and not feelings.  So many of the younger generations’ decisions are based on peer pressure and what’s trendy at the moment.  They need to mature and learn to make common sense judgments. Thank you Gov Youngkin for being a voice of reason for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  </p>


Parents have the right to make decisions with respect to their children - AGREE

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I would think that every parent would want the right to make decisions with respect to their children, so I'm not sure where the confusion lies with this agree or support to don't agree.

These 2022 polies are giving the rights back to parents that our state government was taking away in the 2021 Model policies.  The  US Constitution 14th Amendment provides that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing and education of their children!

So, yes I would say that I strongly agree and support these 2022 Model Policies.


Strongly oppose - hateful

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I truly don't understand how people can be so filled with hate toward trans kids. This will kill kids and I am not exaggerating. Look at the stats. What would Jesus do? He would embrace the trans kids.


I support

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<p> I support this new policy. All children and students are precious and made by God.  </p>


Strongly oppose.  This puts kids in danger!

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Strongly oppose.  This puts at risk kids at even greater risk.


Support

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


Strongly Opposed

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<p>I strongly disagree with this policy. It restricts the rights of queer individuals. We should not be treating queer individuals differently from non queer individuals. It is morally wrong. We should be treating queers as equal as to anyone else. They deserve to be treated like a human. </p>


Strongly oppose we must protect trans kids

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We must let transgender students be free to express themselves how they choose and respect their identity while allowing them the privacy to stay in the closet to their parents or else hundreds of kids will die, be abused, or be completely cut off from any support.


Strongly support saving children


Oppose Governor Youngkin's draft.

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<p>I oppose Governor Youngkin's draft. </p>


I support Governor Younkin's position.

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<p> I support Governor Younkin's position on trans gender issues.  </p>


Parents v Students

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Has anybody noticed the amount of students who are taking a stand against this? This directly impacts them, and there are parents who oppose the bill too. Nearly everyone who supports it is a parent in some way or form.

Youngkin isn't a student.

Listen to us.

Oppose this act of transphobia, obstruction of privacy, and child endangerment.


Blood on your hands, stop killing our youth

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<p>Ignorance kills, intolerance does too.  Protect our youth, stop killing them.  </p>


Transgender policy


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 opposed

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<p>As a teacher and parent, I am sincerely disappointed in this decision and the ramifications it has on student, parent, teacher relationships. This sets us back in all the progres we have made in the fight for human rights. Not all children have supportive or understanding parents, not all children have outlets to have safe discussions in their growth and self learning.  We need to support and trust all students, families, staff, parents, and the relationships they develop with one another.  We should not regulate harm.  </p>


Support this policy


I Support the 2022 Model Policy

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<p> I support this Model Policy. It uses traditional values to help address a new social concern</p>


Oppose draft policy, Support trans & non-binary youth

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I am a coach with Russell County Public Schools in Southwest Virginia and have coached either as head coach or assistant coach for the past seven years. I also work as a substance abuse and suicide prevention specialist with a community services board. I identify as LGBTQ and serve as a Board member for Equality Virginia. I have coached trans and non-binary students and multiple students that identify as LGBTQ+, those who do so openly and those who do not. All of them are so courageous and admirable, but some are not able to live openly in their identity because of fear of consequences from students, school staff, and even their own parents and family members. I firmly believe all students should be free to express their individual identities at school and enjoy a positive, safe, and healthy learning environment. This proposed policy does not help to create this environment; in fact, it turns back the clock to a time when students had to conceal their true identity and constantly worry about facing bullying, discrimination, and abuse not only from their student peers, but also their own teachers and parents. Parents have rights over their children and are obligated to provide for their needs, but they should not be allowed, as they are in this proposed policy, to deny their children their own unique identity and freedom of expression. Doing so deprives children of their individual personhood and can lead to trauma and mental health issues in both the short-term and long-term. It's a fact that trans youth are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, and suicide. Denying them the freedom and respect of using their preferred names, pronouns, access to a bathroom that conforms with their chosen gender, and so on, as is included in this draft, is exactly the policy that contributes to these negative health outcomes. Please do NOT approve this policy and reimpose the informed, science-based model policy from 2021 that had valid and important input from LGBTQ educators, parents, and students from across the Commonwealth. Students already know that this policy is not fair and causes harm to trans and non-binary youth as they proved today when they walked out of over 100 schools in protest of the proposed policy. Thank you for your time.


Support the Plan

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<p> I fully support the Governor's plan. The guidance engages parents in their children's education and treats ALL children with respect and honor!  </p>


Completely support Gov. Youngkin's policy for students in Virginia Public Schools: VA. Dept of Educa


Redraft this guidance with a different committee.

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Redraft this guidance. Exclude the people who have been so legalistic, divisive, and provocatively insulting in putting this together. Do no invite them back.

Include parents, teachers, and above all some trans kids in making decisions for them. The current document seems be completely uncaring in addressing their concerns or even their safety. It was put together without LGBT input and it shows.

Draft a document that gives teachers and students the freedom of speech choice in how they agree to address each other. If the teacher is OK addressing the students by their chosen gender that's free speech. What part of the state is allowed to regulate it?

Before a student is outed to a parent the student must consent that their safety will not be jeopardized. Seriously ask the kids if they will be safe. The current provision is a nightmare for some students. Have actual punishments if a student is made homeless or dead due to being outed non consensually.

If it takes another year to put together this guidance so be it. Taking your time is better than passing this as it exists.


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>


Strongly OPPOSE

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Students deserve every right to control how others call them. Are we going to make NICKNAMES for students only legal with parent permission too?!


Bitch

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What Glenn youngkin wants to do to trans children is sick. I know so many people that will be effect by these policies.


oppose. why do y’all care abt us so much, just leave us be

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there’s many trans youth along with me, why does everyone feel a need to comment on things they don’t go through. put yourself in someone else’s shoes for once. imagine knowing that whatever made you, made a mistake, and you have to live with it. yet people are constantly doing things to oppose you for no reason.


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<p> FULLY SUPPORT!!! THANK YOU GOV. YOUNGKIN!  </p>


I oppose changes to the current policy

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<p>I oppose changes to the 2021 document that is informed by research and compassion for all of our children.  Children who do not identify as cisgender are entitled to the same respect and inclusion as any child and they have parents too.  Their parents want to see their children protected, educated and thriving.  We must not accept the proposed 2022 document. </p>


Support! Studies show increase in sexual assault when bathrooms aren't sex segregated

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<p> Please check out the scholarly journal article Gender-Inclusion Policies and Sexual Violence: ALongitudinal Analysis of Media Reports at Target Stores to see that sexual assault INCREASED BY 70% when public restrooms allowed people to use them based on their self identified gender. Women and children were victims 99% of the time. Protect women and girls!  </p>


Strongly Oppose!

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This comment is in regards to the VDOE 2022 Model Policies.

As a parent of a non-binary child I am appalled by government interference in what the schools require from me to provide my child with a comfortable and safe space!   This is a violation of their rights.  I want to be informed of things that effect my child while in school, but their choice of pronouns or name, which bathroom they utilize amongst other things are not hazardous to their well-being.  It is WHO they are as people, individuals and these policies take away their identity.  I feel for those children that do not have the most understanding home-life, as you are taking away their safe space via your policies.

These actions may lead to tremendously detrimental consequences amongst children within the LGBTQ+ community.  They already struggle with acceptance, depression and even suicide within their community.  They were heard and our culture as a whole has been changing and becoming more accepting.  Politicians continue to rewind and playback the unacceptable and unequal treatment of the past.


Castrated 14 year old boy

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You have to be 18 to buy a pack of cigarettes and 21 to buy alcohol but a minor can modify their gender by allowing surgeons to mutilate their bodies. This is a sad state of affairs. Its sick and barbaric. Just another way to destroy families. 99.9% of people who transition into the opposite sex regret it and are suicidal. Between the twisted sex education, CRT , fentanyl, & the legal murdering of babies clear up to birth or even 28 days after birth , it is clear to see that satan & the CCP wants our children ! If you vote for people that are for these ungodly onslaught on our children, the blood is on your hands & you will answer for this one day.

Wake up,

Common Sense


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>


Strongly Opposed

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<p>Please stop targeting our LGBTQ+ students, who are already vulnerable. Our Trans children and their allies need to be heard, not punished, humiliated, and potentially outed by ill-intentioned or ill-informed adults who should rather be protecting the children under their watch and fostering a safe learning environment for all. These proposals will only increase violence, hate, and suicide rates among at-risk groups. Please don't let this be our legacy to the children of Virginia. </p>


Support- come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination

I identify as someone that is tired of all this garbage- I matter too??

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<p>Identifying as whatever is trendy and a way to feel like you’re  rebelling against this oppressive world.  It is encouraged and celebrated.  This is a fad.  Let’s make believe.  Everyone is getting tired of it.  You can pretend to be whatever you want.  There is a truth.  There is a reality.   All this other garbage will fade away and truth will remain.  I can’t wait to laugh at this trend in 20yrs.  </p>


I am 100% opposed to this new unguided "guidance"

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These new proposed policies are absolutely ridiculous, and hateful, and demeaning.  They make me embarrassed to live in this state.  I am 100% opposed to them and will personally go out and demonstrate against them if they are enacted.


Grandpa says support please save my grandchildren


Stongly Support

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<p> Young girls safety matters.  </p>


Great Bill! Fully support!

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<p> Thank you for your continued hard work for our children!  </p>


Strongly Support Parental Rights!

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


I Agree and support our Governor

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<p> I Agree and support our Governor</p>


Stop Rigging the Votes

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Let others have a chance to talk. We don't need people spamming the same mindless sentence over and over, it makes very little difference and brings a bad image to the side you are on.

Also why are words like  censored? They're aggressive but it doesn't prevent people from being mad.


Wonderful

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<p>This would be best for students and parents alike. </p>


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>


Fully support

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<p> I fully support parents' rights to know everything going on with their child/children and for the parents to be the sole parties that choose how their children are raised.  </p>


STRONGLY oppose

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I strongly oppose the policies set forth by the Youngkin Administration regarding transgender children in the school system. As someone who came out as transgender at the age of 17 while I was attending a Virginia high school, I can tell you first hand that having the full support of my teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors LITERALLY saved my life. Prior to coming out, I was suicidally depressed and was on the verge of hospitalization. One time, I decided to count how many times I thought about killing myself in a day, but I gave up after 10 minutes because I'd already thought of taking my own life 14 times. Just existing was constant, unrelenting agony. I blame this entirely on the fact that I was transgender and wasn't living my life in the way that was best for me. The misalignment between who I knew I was on the inside and the way my body looked and felt on the outside made me so mentally unwell I didn't want to live anymore.

When I finally realized I'm transgender and started transitioning, my mental health immediately improved, and CONTINUED to improve the further I got in my transition. Each article of clothing, each time my teachers used my correct name and pronouns, each time I was able to align my lived experience with my internal gender identity, I started to feel happy with who I was instead of wanting to hurt myself. Each time I was misgendered or called my birthname by my teachers and administrators, it was a reminder of the misalignment that had caused me so much pain, and the agony would hit me all over again.

Prior to my transition, I was on death's door. I had plans to do it and I would have seen it through. If I were unable to transition and have my identity respected by my teachers, administrators, and counselors, I would not be alive right now.

If these policies go into effect, children WILL die. The Youngkin Administration argues that this is what is best for children. This shows an extreme lack of education on LGBTQ+ issues and I urge him to do better and seek out accurate information. His ignorance is going to lead to the tragic death of trans children who are just trying to live a life without pain. Glen Youngkin, are you prepared to have that kind of blood on your hands?


Let people live

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<p>Children should have a safe space to just be themselves without judgement or danger.  Governor Youngkin's reversal of the previous administration's policy is another example of Republican "small" government.  Which is small enough to fit in your bedroom and tell you what to do.  </p>


Support


Fully Support!

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Policies for transgender students implemented in states and school districts across the United States have sought to exclude parents from vital conversations about their child’s education and wellbeing.

Former Governor Ralph Northam’s administration chipped away at the rights of Virginia parents with its 2021 model policies for transgender students. Those policies explicitly stated that school officials were not always required to tell parents about their child’s decision to use a new name and pronouns at school.

I’m writing in support of the Youngkin administration’s new model policies, “On the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents In Virginia’s Public Schools,” which enshrine the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their child while respecting all students across the Commonwealth.

Thank you for your commitment to parents’ rights in education. I urge you to implement the policies as written and restore the right and responsibility of parents to make the best decisions for their child.


Adamantly Oppose Gov. Youngkin's Cruel Anti-Trans Rules

This isn’t about “parental rights” being infringed upon by the mere existence of transgender youth. This isn’t about an “LGBTQ+ agenda” being forced upon anyone.
This isn’t about “religious freedom.”This is about cruelty.
As usual, this moral panic about minor accommodations for a minority group is about cruelty. It’s about having someone set up as the outcast and scapegoat to keep people whipped up in a frenzy about whatever boogeyman happens to have most recently been tagged as “it” on the playground. Today, it’s transgender youth but, let’s be honest – it’s whomever the American right decides it is. And it’s election season right now, so it’s got to be someone. And we’ve moved in six months from “concerns over equity in women’s sports” to “Tucker Carlson endorses bomb threats against children’s hospitals in prime time every night.”As usual, the cruelty is the point.

This is about the right of transgender and non-binary people to exist in public. I’m sure Gov. Youngkin and his supporters would be happier if trans and non-binary people didn’t exist at all, but that’s out of their purview. Trans and non-binary people have always existed – in every society across the world, since civilization began. And since trans and non-binary people can’t be wiped off the earth outright, Gov. Youngkin has decided to make it as difficult and unpleasant for them to exist in public as he possibly can.

Addressing someone by their chosen pronouns costs nothing. It hurts no one. It can only help someone who – let’s face it – is already running uphill most of the time to merely get by. The world, right now, is already unkind and unaccommodating for trans and non-binary people. Gov. Youngkin’s proposed rules only make it less kind. Less kind to children. The goal of these proposed rules is to make the world less kind to children. Imagine that. Imagine supporting that.

Allowing transgender youth to use the bathroom of their gender identity poses virtually no risk to anyone. Forcing a trans girl into a boys’ bathroom, however, poses a significant risk. Perhaps Gov. Youngkin never experienced the hostility of a boys’ bathroom when he was school age. Perhaps he’s merely forgotten. Forcing a trans girl into that space is monstrous. Children deserve to use the restroom that is the safest for them.

Transgender and non-binary youth are already more prone to bullying, depression, and suicide than their cisgender peers. Gov. Youngkin’s proposed rules will only worsen the situation. Forcing students and faculty to address trans and non-binary youth by deadnames and natal pronouns accomplishes nothing other than turning every school day into a light version of conversion therapy camp. And not only is conversion therapy ineffective, it’s deemed tantamount to torture by leading medical experts. The world is already hostile enough for transgender people – if trans people could be talked out of being trans, trans people would already not exist.

Gov. Youngkin’s proposed rules accomplish nothing other than cruelty. And they will lead to more bullying, more depression, and more suicide. While I’m sure that’s attractive to him and his supporters – I am certain this is a feature and not a bug – it’s monstrous. It is disgusting. It is recreating the world to be a worse place for trans and non-binary kids. Kids who are already having a hard enough time. The goal of these proposed rules is to make the world less kind to children. Imagine supporting that.

The previous guidelines must be kept in place. I adamantly oppose Gov. Youngkin's proposed rules.

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This isn’t about “parental rights” being infringed upon by the mere existence of transgender youth.
This isn’t about an “LGBTQ+ agenda” being forced upon anyone.

This isn’t about “religious freedom.”
This is about cruelty.

As usual, this moral panic about minor accommodations for a minority group is about cruelty. It’s about having someone set up as the outcast and scapegoat to keep people whipped up in a frenzy about whatever boogeyman happens to have most recently been tagged as “it” on the playground. Today, it’s transgender youth but, let’s be honest – it’s whomever the American right decides it is. And it’s election season right now, so it’s got to be someone. And we’ve moved in six months from “concerns over equity in women’s sports” to “Tucker Carlson endorses bomb threats against children’s hospitals in prime time every night.”

As usual, the cruelty is the point.

This is about the right of transgender and non-binary people to exist in public. I’m sure Gov. Youngkin and his supporters would be happier if trans and non-binary people didn’t exist at all, but that’s out of their purview. Trans and non-binary people have always existed – in every society across the world, since civilization began. And since trans and non-binary people can’t be wiped off the earth outright, Gov. Youngkin has decided to make it as difficult and unpleasant for them to exist in public as he possibly can.

Addressing someone by their chosen pronouns costs nothing. It hurts no one. It can only help someone who – let’s face it – is already running uphill most of the time to merely get by. The world, right now, is already unkind and unaccommodating for trans and non-binary people. Gov. Youngkin’s proposed rules only make it less kind. Less kind to children. The goal of these proposed rules is to make the world less kind to children. Imagine that. Imagine supporting that.

Allowing transgender youth to use the bathroom of their gender identity poses virtually no risk to anyone. Forcing a trans girl into a boys’ bathroom, however, poses a significant risk. Perhaps Gov. Youngkin never experienced the hostility of a boys’ bathroom when he was school age. Perhaps he’s merely forgotten. Forcing a trans girl into that space is monstrous. Children deserve to use the restroom that is the safest for them.

Transgender and non-binary youth are already more prone to bullying, depression, and suicide than their cisgender peers. Gov. Youngkin’s proposed rules will only worsen the situation. Forcing students and faculty to address trans and non-binary youth by deadnames and natal pronouns accomplishes nothing other than turning every school day into a light version of conversion therapy camp. And not only is conversion therapy ineffective, it’s deemed tantamount to torture by leading medical experts. The world is already hostile enough for transgender people – if trans people could be talked out of being trans, trans people would already not exist.

Gov. Youngkin’s proposed rules accomplish nothing other than cruelty. And they will lead to more bullying, more depression, and more suicide. While I’m sure that’s attractive to him and his supporters – I am certain this is a feature and not a bug – it’s monstrous. It is disgusting. It is recreating the world to be a worse place for trans and non-binary kids. Kids who are already having a hard enough time.

The goal of these proposed rules is to make the world less kind to children. Imagine supporting that.

The previous guidelines must be kept in place. I adamantly oppose Gov. Youngkin's proposed rules.


I strongly support this. As a young woman

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<p> I want to feel safe in my sport and bathrooms.</p>


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support the Governor's new policy. The policy put forth by the prior admin. is nothing more than a far left indoctrination tool that disregards parents rights and each child's right to privacy.  </p>


I oppose the draft. Look into the harm it causes children.

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<p>I oppose any legislation that doesn’t respect transgender people, including children. Please look up the connection of unsupported transgender children and children’s self harm and ending their lives. </p>


Oppose


Cowtowing to far right

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<p>Much of the policy is vanilla. However the portions based on gender identity are right wing concepts that’s puts Virginia back in the “good old days” but does not recognize that the students with cross gender identity are not mentally ill or just trying to garner attention. The right wing portion of the party will welcome this with open arms because they seem to believe these kids have a choice or can be rehabilitated. They cannot and do not choose this lifestyle. They were born that way. That needs to be understood and accepted. They are not bad people, they are not perverts, they do not try to convert others to their life. You are trying to garner republican votes and you will get many. However, it’s the moderates that get people elected and you will not win over that crowd with this policy. As a lifelong republican, you have lost my vote. </p>


I support

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<p> I support this new policy. All children and students are precious and made by God.  </p>


I totally support Governor Youngkin's Policy

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It appears that a test drive of the previous policy was a total FAILURE!! Rapes occurred!! This policy will protect your children and protect the rights of those who are among the true LBGTQ community and I totally support Gov. Youngkin.


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>


Strongly Opposed

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<p>I am strongly opposed to this updated guidance document. The previous guidance provided a good base for educators and protected trans youth. Trans youth matter ! </p>
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Support the parent’s right to raise their own child. Strongly agree.

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<p> School staff are not doctors. They are not there to diagnose children for gender dysphoria. They should not be allowed to deceive parents and manipulate children.  </p>


Strongly oppose Gov Youngkin's changes to school policy on transgender students

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We were finally making progress toward making our schools a safe space for all students. Now we are going backwards. We need to keep the policies in place from before Gov Youngkin changed them.


Support these policies

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As a lifelong Va resident and now parent, I wholeheartedly support these policies that affirm parental authority in the education, care and upbringing of their child(ren).

The school's job is to educate children, not to undermine the parent/child relationship.

Thank you VDOE and the Youngkin administration for you continued support of parental rights in education.


Human Rights

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Discrimination against liability and agency is tantamount to treason. Abiding cultural history is imperative to continuing to build a brighter future for the next generation. All else face the self-referential degradation of the unadapted.


Strongly support Governor Youngkin

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No one loves or understands a child as deeply or as well as that young person's own parents.  Parents need to be able to know what is being presented through the schools to their impressionable children -- if for no other reason than just to be able to talk about things at home.  Please do not isolate our kids from their loving families!


Fully support this

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<p> Great step in the right direction!  </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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Sometimes school is a child’s only safe space to be themselves. You are putting children in danger. If they come from an abusive or overly restrictive household, school can be the only place for them to be themselves and to be safe. A place of respite. You forcing teachers to deadname students will take away any chance of them having a place of refuge. Only increasing chances of self-harm and suicide.

This is just more proof that you don’t care about children’s safety. You inly care about children that look like you and think like you. Anyone else: best of luck.


Strongly oppose!

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<p>This is a dangerous policy for transgender youth. They need protection as much, if not more than other students. If one child commits suicide or is otherwise harmed by this policy, the blood will be on your hands. Why does only one set of parents have rights? What about parents who want their transgender child protected? </p>


I fully support Youngkin!

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<p> There's a reason we elected Governor Youngkin... School policy and parental rights are vitally important!  </p>


Strongly Opposed

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<p>As a teacher and parent in Fairfax County, I am beyond disappointed in this decision and the ramifications it has on student, parent, teacher relationships. This sets us back in all the progres we have made in the fight for human rights. </p>


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>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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it endangers lives and makes people feel less than and it’s just gross


Protect Trans kids, youth and adults!

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As someone who has been a teacher for 7 years and before that an instructional assistant for 5 years; I can tell you how crucial it is to build trusting relationships with your students both for their social-emotional wellbeing and academic success. Throughout my education to become a teacher and many professional development trainings, the importance of these  trusting relationships has been underscored over and over. Children cannot achieve their full potential if they have not had their basic physical needs, need for safety and security and need for a sense of acceptance and belonging met. These are the first 3 steps on  Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

Those are the very things that are being threatened by this bill and that of others around the US. Trans students have the same right to be able to get their needs met and feel safe at school as their cis-gendered peers. Just like their peers, trans students often come from less than ideal family-life situations. It is often the case that the adults at school are the only adults that they feel safe with. It is immoral and reprehensible to subject these even more vulnerable students to further risk and danger because they do not identify as the gender they were assigned at birth. You will be placing them at risk of abuse and neglect at home, higher risk of being bullied and ostracized by peers, increased risk for mental illness and suicide and lower academic outcomes.

I found great refuge in the trusted teachers and staff that I had in high school when I came out as bisexual. I was abused both emotionally and physically by my mother for being bisexual and that is what caused me to develop C-PTSD. I have had to work for many, many years to heal and repair my brain and heart from what was done to me for something I could not choose. I did not feel safe at home. But I did feel safe at school with my teachers. I can’t imagine how much worse it might have been got me without those trusted adults to support me and love me as my authentic self. I did not have the language and vocabulary at the time to be able to put a label on my own non-binary trans identity. But just the same, it would have been another thing that would not have been safe for me to tell my parents.   It is simply inhumane to force these children to be outed and it is abuse to force them to be called by a name or pronouns that they do not identify with.


Great job - support you and new guidelines.


Very strongly oppose

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<p>This policy doesn’t treat transgender students fairly. I’m horrified to live in a place where it exists. </p>


Protect Trans Youth

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Strongly oppose. This policy is taking an unnecessary and unhelpful stance against a group of young people with statistically higher mental health issues and suicide rates. Disrespecting a student's rights as an individual and/or outing them to their parents is dangerous, making other parents uncomfortable is not.


Strongly Support

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<p> Strongly Support this.  </p>


Grandma supports


We need to support kids

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


Oppose the guidance - protect our trans/non binary children’s rights.


Protects All children.

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The reversal protects All kids not just the ones who scream the loudest. It also protects the god-given decision making of parents. Parents are the ultimate protectors and guide for their children. Schools should not be putting a wedge between kids and their parents. If kids feel comfortable coming out at school but not at home I would say that they're not very serious about making these changes. It goes along with social media as a social contagion so that everybody can be special. I believe girls and boys sports need to be separate for the reasons that girls and boys are different males and females are different they are built different they weigh different and develop differently. I am very pleased that Governor Youngkin is standing strong with parents. As parents we have been called terrorists for wanting to know what's going on in schools and with our own children. I will never give permission for a school to parent my child.


Very strongly oppose

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If Youngkin truly cares about keeping kids safe and happy, why would he sign this bill? The problem with Virginia isn't students having identities, it's students having a horrible person as their governor. Youngkin needs to take into consideration all the queer teens he would be secondhandedly killing if he signs this bill. Students WILL attempt suicide and Youngkin WON'T care because they're queer. If this is signed, Virginia students will protest the bill until it is taken away. Coming from a queer Virginia student, this is so unjust and must stop.


I fully support this.

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


I Strongly Strongly Support This


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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I strongly OPPOSE the policies proposed by this Governor.  The harm to our students by implementing these policies will be irreparable. Schools are supposed to be a safe place, a place where students can grow and express themselves.

On the one hand, this administration doesn't want to teach the factual history about slavery, because it might make one group feel bad about itself, but then wants to institute policies aimed at exposing, ridiculing vulnerable students' PRIVATE MATTERS.

Let's do what public schools were meant to do-- nurture and teach our children.


I strongly oppose

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I strongly oppose this as a trans person who is still in the va

School system. It will only make trans kids struggle more with

Mental health and raise the suicide rate.


Fully support this

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<p> Great step in the right direction!  </p>


I support the 2022 model policies.

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<p> I support the 2022 model policies. Thank you Governor Youngkin!   </p>


100% Supported

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<p> Teachers and Parents have thier own roles in a child’s life. Don’t take those God given roles away from them. God had made it to be that it is the sole responsibility of the parents to care for thier child. To lead them and guide them. Teachers need to stay in thier lane. Politics should stay away!Please pass this bill to honor the natural order of things. It’s how God created it!  Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old</p>


Common sense!

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The adults are back in the room!  Strongly support!