Concerns with the vagueness of D.2.

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With respect to Section D. 'Identification of students': Item 2:

'[School Division] personnel shall refer to each student using only (i) the name that appears in the student’s official record, or (ii) if the student prefers, using any nickname commonly associated with the name that appears in the student’s official record.'

The language in this item is problematically vague and open to misinterpretation. The concept of a 'nickname commonly associated with the name...' is boundless and obtuse. Cultural and regional applications of this language can vary greatly. Given the lack of clarity and potential for unnecessary discourse and conflict, the language should be rewritten to state 'if the student prefers, using any nickname desired.'

It is not up to the government, the school system, or scholl personnel to determine what nicknames are and are not appropriate.


Strongly oppose


school is for education, not for promoting transgender ideology

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our youngest generation is graduating high school with more knowledge of gender, sexual preferences and which bathroom to use than reading, writing and arithmetic. this is even worse in college. let's get back to what school is about: EDUCATION!


Gov.Youngkin's public schools policy regarding LGBTQ+ students

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I am opposed to the governor's policy change. Our public school divisions in VA need to be a place for its students to attend that is free from political interference, personal and religious viewpoints. Public schools are for students and should be safe havens for them to attend that are inclusive of their gender, preferred gender designation, race, ethnicity, color of skin, any disability, religion, etc. We need to show we can trust the students!


Oppose - Girls & Boys Need Biological Gender Safe Spaces

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Girls need biological girl-only safe spaces.  I am empathetic to the struggle of trans students AND I am completely protective of my children.   Biological males should not be using the gym changing rooms or showers of the girl's locker rooms.  Biological girls should not be using the gym changing rooms or showers of the boy's locker rooms.

Each biological gender needs safe spaces where they can be themselves without stress and anxiety of being looked at by the opposite gender or offending someone inadvertently and being subject to disciplinary action because of this.

Research after research after research PROVES that each gender thrives with activities exclusive to them.

Even those that support and welcome trans students report a modification of their thoughts and ideas and behavior, subverting their psyche to that of the trans student.  NOT OKAY.  This policy cripples students and is completely unjust.


School is where you learn the 3Rs.

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We absolutely support Governor Youngkin's new guidelines.  Children need to be taught the 3Rs in school...not sexual destruction.


stop this

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<p>This policy is hateful and is just an attempt to control young people. The gender identity and/or expression of young people SHOULD NOT be something the government needs to be worried about. Put the focus on other issues, not on harming innocent people. </p>


I strongly oppose this policy.

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


STRONGLY SUPPORT

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This won't harm anybody.


I SUPPORT Parental Responsibility for their Child(ren)

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Parents should absolutely be able to "prudently exercise their fundamental right... to direct the upbringing, education, and control of their children. ...This primary role of parents is well established and beyond debate. Empowering parents is essential to improving outcomes for children."


Strongly oppose

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This new policy will do real harm to a population that is already ostracized and at risk. Transgender teenagers who do not have a supportive adult in their life are far more likely to commit suicide than their peers. Furthermore this increases the likelihood of physical and emotional abuse in school as well as at home. This is not an ideological issue, it is an issue of very real harm to those the school system is supposed to care for.


STRONGLY OPPOSE. THIS WILL KILL TRANS KIDS.

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You have no idea what you’re doing.


AGREE with the Governor

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<p>I agree with the Governor's school policy. Look at Genesis in the Bible. </p>


Thank Gov for keeping campaign promise

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Thank you Gov Youngkin for keeping your promise to parents.  I support your policy.


Oppose this political stunt

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<p>As a retired counselor I see this for what it is, a political stunt that will hurt vulnerable children. Why does the GOP latch on to issues that really only affect less than 1% of the popl to scare the heck out of other parents. Trans kids are not aggressive- they are lonely, frightened and questioning. They should be treated with kindness. What ever happened to kindness and empathy in our society. The idea of having teachers or other school personnel “out” trans kids to their parents may help a few students but on the whole it will results in many more kids on the streets and suicides. If these policies are enacted watch the statistics! </p>


Protect ALL students! We oppose this new guidance

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As a high school counselor in Virginia, I deal with many trans students that are struggling with their identity. This is not something that children are choosing to go through, and they do not take the decision lightly. Trans children are at an extremely high risk for death by suicide, and one of the few things that help is being accepted for who they are. My school staff and student body are very supportive, using preferred names and pronouns of students. It's basic respect to use the name and pronouns that a person tells you to use, and schools should not come between parents and students by forcing an argument between them.

Please, support students by keeping the 2021 guidance! This protects the mental health of students and will prevent many deaths.


OUR CHILDREN

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<p>STRONGLY SUPPORT GOV YOUNGKIN. </p>


Strongly Oppose

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I strongly oppose the Governor's proposed policy change regarding gay and transgender students in Virginia. As someone who has mentored many students and seen the effects on those kids when their parents, who are supposed to love them unconditionally, find them "less than", I know this policy would result in pain and suffering.  Schools are supposed to safe spaces where students can learn, grow and blossom. This proposed policy would endanger a child who is trying to be their best self.  Stop this now before you have the blood of our precious students on YOUR hands.


OPPOSE. A thousand times no.

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<p>I can’t oppose this enough. youngkin and his hateful policies are sending this state backwards. </p>


NO to Gov Youngkin's harmful, anti-trans "model policies"

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<p>Parent of three in Vienna, Va. here. Please protect the rights of our trans students, and do not allow Gov Youngkin to take us backward. Please enforce Gov Northam's policy to the fullest, for the health and safety of all our students. There is no place for anti-trans hate in our commonwealth. </p>


School is for learning-teach tolerance and kindness NOT Sexuality to children! SUPPORT

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Schools need to include parents in all conversations around their child's sexuality-I have seen these policies guised as tolerance get out of hand in my home state-and on field trips boys can stay in girls housing if they “identify” as female etc. And I find that can make children vulnerable to other kids taking advantage of these circumstances and possibly being harmed by them. Furthermore, the state is not a co parent-school is for education period.  Teach kindnesses  and tolerance, math, science, art, and teach about community etc.
Do NOT cut put parents from the conversation. If my kid is struggling with their identity i, as their parent and guardian-have  a right to know and be involved.  Thank you Youngkin for recognizing this!! I am pro gay rights and marriage and LGBQT rights BUT I as a parent need to be part of my child's education. And keep sexuality out of school. I have a KINDERGARTENER who if female and said she wants to marry her best friend … a female. That doesn’t make her gay-that makes her a kindergartner who doesn’t know that marriage involves having SEX.  We have just always told her that my husband and I are best friends.  These concepts at hand around sexuality  are so far beyond her right Now it is disturbing to me that this is being pushed and that I get emails highlighting new sexual terms. ENOrUGH


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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I strongly oppose this policy. We need to support all our children and make them feel safe.


Support Governor's Policy

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support Governor's Policy


Strongly oppose. This is ridiculous, and Youngkin: you're ridiculous.

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I strongly oppose this measure and am tired of this absolute bull rhetoric around trans youth, gender expression and the clutching of pearls being done by the conservatives. Please do not accept this horrifying policy.


STRONGLY OPPOSE this hateful policy

Parent of Albemarle County Public School students

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I do not understand how our governor can claim to support families and family values, and then implement policies that, as statistics have proven, will lead to higher rates of suicide among children. How does further marginalizing a group of children who already struggle to feel welcomed and included in things the rest of us take for granted helpful? How will it help these children become educated, well-rounded, contributing members of society? All it does is isolate and ostracize them, for no good reason.

I teach my own children that what matters is the content of a person's character. I don't understand why others feel they have to focus on a child's genitals, or which bathroom they prefer to use. My oldest child, a middle schooler, has gone to school from kindergarten forward with a child who is gender fluid and has worn clothes that do not reflect the sex they were assigned at birth, from the time they were old enough to express an opinion. Let me tell you, the other kids could not care less. They accept this child because they've always known them, and the child is a good person. That's what they care about. It's incredibly sad to me that my kids display a much higher level of maturity, love for others, and acceptance of our fellow humans than our adult governor.

Childhood, and a child's sense of self as they grow, are critical in determining who that child will become as an adult. Children need love, care, empathy and to feel safe as they explore and develop who they are. This policy will take an already at-risk cohort of our youngest members of society, and make them feel unsafe and unwelcome in what should be a safe space for them. The ripple effects of that will have an impact on the rest of their lives - and it will also send the message to non-transgender students and ALL students that it's OK to bully those who are different. Are you comfortable with this, Governor? Is this who we are as a society?


Stop the ignorance! Trans students should be safe at school

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Trans students are not all safe at home! Children have a right to be safe at school. This proposal is ill informed and negligent. It would be damaging.


In Opposition to New Model Policy

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<p>As a professional counselor who works with many teens who identify as  non-binary or transgender, I strongly oppose the new model policy. In my experience with these teens, supportive parents are among the first that they come out to. If they have not, it is usually due to fear of response. If a child is not safe at home, they should at least have school as a supportive environment. This policy takes that away from students. </p>


STRONGLY SUPPORT

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<p>As a grandmother with two school age grandsons who are in my care, I strongly support Gov. Youngkins LGBTQ policies in schools!  </p>


100% Support

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I been being a democrat my whole life but I must be saying that this stuff in the schools be crazy. Let kids be kids and stop the crazy stuff. No boys in girls bathrooms.


Strongly Oppose

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Trans youth belong in VA and need protection. I am opposed to Youngkin’s proposed policy!


Strongly SUPPORT the Governor's new policy

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I strongly support this return to common sense and to letting parents be the ones to guide their children in important life decisions.


Fully SUPPORT!


Oppose. We want our trans children to know we value their lives

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This policy is based in ignorance and hate alone. It is disgusting!


Transgender policy

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<p>I strongly support Governor Youngkin’s policy. </p>


Strongly oppose this proposal

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First, these proposed model policies are a blatant violation of Virginia state code. These policies are not evidence-based, do not uphold the dignity of students in Virginia, and do not create a safe environment for all students to thrive as the law requires. Next, these policies WILL harm transgender & nonbinary students. They will deny students access to school facilities & sports teams, mandate that teachers deadname and misgender students, and force teachers to out students to their guardians. They are in no way evidence-based. These policies will result in practices that violate Grimm v. Gloucester Co. School Board, which established that a school board’s policy requiring students to use the restroom of their “biological gender” violated the Equal Protection Clause & Title IX - it was discrimination. Next, the policies encroach on school boards' authority to prohibit discrimination under the Virginia Constitution. Many Virginia school boards adopted the 2021 model policies to protect trans and nonbinary students, and the new policies would keep them from maintaining them. Finally, the law that mandated the creation of these model policies specified these policies were meant to protect transgender and nonbinary students. But the proposed policies shift focus to "parental rights," contradicting that intention and the statute itself. The proposed 2022 Model Policies are contrary to state law, are deeply harmful and dangerous, and erase trans and nonbinary students altogether. They at best invite and at worst require discrimination that violates state and federal law.


Gender Affirming Care is Healthcare

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<p>Years of scientific data support gender affirming care.  This policy will harm teenagers and young adults who have roughly a 50% rate of suicide.  Removing their access to healthcare is cruel and unnecessary.  </p>


Please, do not adopt these changes

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<p>I am opposed to the Model 2022 policies that make life more dangerous and less welcoming to students and families with members who are LGBTQ, especially transgender. The purpose of school is to educate our youth, develop good citizens, and promote democratic principles. Couching the proposed changes in wording that looks supportive but actually infringes on the rights of the LGBTQ community, and puts them at greater risk of bullying, harrassment, and suicide is neither democratic nor kind. It sends the wrong message to schools and students. It does not promote inclusivity or good citizenship. It is divisive and harmful. Consider alone the increased risk of suicide and depression amongst teens who are in the LGBTQ community. This is a dangerous movement to curb the rights of citizens who should be allowed to attend school in peace and without fear of harassment. </p>


100%+++ SUPPORT


Support the Governor's proposed policy

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I support the Governor's proposed policy to support parent rights!

Sincerely,

Jackie Jamison


Support this policy.

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Gov. Youngkin walked a fine line here between compassion for trans kids and parental rights. This is a compassionate, fair and well thought out policy. I would ask those that feel that kids who aren't supported at home are in danger - just how much more danger would they be in when their parents find out their school, without their knowledge, changed their child's official profile? It will, and has happened. Currently, immature and spiteful kids have weaponized the current policy by changing their names and pronouns (or "identity") regularly, and teachers have to pivot or be dragged for lack of support. This, too, is happening. The current policy is classic virtue signaling at its worst, a drain on precious resources, and a major distraction from the objective of public education. And our kids with real and medically diagnosed issues with gender dysphoria get lost in the noise.


Strongly Oppose! Policies need to support trans youth! They deserve kindness

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The people supporting Youngkin's policy have clearly never known or loved a trans child! This is hate at it's worst! Most parents already know. The ones that don't- there is good reason! Don't put these children in danger with this policy!


SUPPORT!!!


Oppose

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<p>Please stop worrying about what children are doing with their bodies. It’s gross & concerning. Instead a better use of your time should be focused on the teacher shortage that Virginia is facing. Have you ever asked yourself if you are the reason that this is happening? Your own kids received the best education possible. Why are you so determined to ensure other kids don’t get that opportunity? You say you care about kids, but your actions speak louder than words. </p>


Trans Rights

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<p>This policy takes all agency away from transgender individuals. If a student needed a parent signed document showing they were being abused, would there not be uproar in the streets? This is fundamentally no different. This policy presupposes every parent has their children’s best interest and desires in mind. We know that not to be true. This policy could lead to abuse, self harm, and potentially the death of transgender individuals. Their blood will be on this governor’s hands. </p>


Not a Republican but I oppose gender ideology and damaging surgeries & chemicals

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<p>Gender is a social construct and an expectation (masculinity/femininity) that burdens the two sexes (male/female) and often causes mental distress. Students should be taught to freely express themselves as they wish, including being gender nonconforming. But a girl does not “become” a boy; a boy does not “become” a girl. A boy is a young human male and a girl is a young human female. These are biological facts. Girls and women have and need SEX based rights and protections, including safe private spaces and sports separate from males. </p>


I Support


I oppose this cruel politically motivated policy that will harm children.

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I want all children to be safe, seen and respected at school.

I oppose this policy in the strongest possible terms.


I oppose, it’s tough enough to be different, every child deserves our support

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<p>I want safety, respect and equality for every child. Quit violating rights just because it doesn’t fit into your mold. </p>


Strongly Oppose!

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Kids have it hard enough, and that is especially true for LGBTQ youth.  There is no need to make it even harder for them.

These policies are harmful, hateful, cruel, insensitive, backwards, tone deaf...  Please keep kids safe.  Let others be.  No one has the right to tell someone how to live their life, or make decisions that impact how someone else lives their life.  Everyone should be able to live as their authentic true selves, and feel included, valued, and represented.


Strongly SUPPORT.


Do not Support this policy

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I do not support this policy. Virginia can do better for our people, including children.


Strongly agree and strongly APPROVE of this 2022 model policy for schools.

  Gender dysphoria is a serious mental illness.  Some students suffer from this confusion.  Others just want the privilege to pretend to be the opposite sex so that they can enter the wrong bathrooms and sexually assault another student. Transgender students and ALL students should be protected from bullying, and parents' rights must be protected too.
    Teachers must stop indoctrinating students in their effort to promote transgenderism, because it is child abuse.  Teachers should educate students on reading, writing, math, science, geography, and history (Virginia history, American history, and world history).  At the appropriate student age, students must be taught their civic duty to be exercised at adulthood.  Civics can only be understood after learning the correct meaning of all parts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.  ALL students deserve a safe environment where they can learn without bullying and without physical violence.

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<p>  Gender dysphoria is a serious mental illness.  Some students suffer from this confusion.  Others just want the privilege to pretend to be the opposite sex so that they can enter the wrong bathrooms and sexually assault another student. Transgender students and ALL students should be protected from bullying, and parents' rights must be protected too.   </p>
<p>    Teachers must stop indoctrinating students in their effort to promote transgenderism, because it is child abuse.  Teachers should educate students on reading, writing, math, science, geography, and history (Virginia history, American history, and world history).  At the appropriate student age, students must be taught their civic duty to be exercised at adulthood.  Civics can only be understood after learning the correct meaning of all parts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.  ALL students deserve a safe environment where they can learn without bullying and without physical violence.  </p>


Transgender people are REAL. Let them be.

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Talk about freedom for ALL? Don’t mess with the most vulnerable group because of a few homophobs.  PLEASE!


STRONGLY SUPPORT the changes!!!

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I fully support Governor Youngkin’s policy.  How people can say this is all about hate is mind boggling to me.  How is parental involvement hate?  The people against this would be the first ones screaming ‘why did you NOT know’ if something bad were to happen.  Well, if you allow the schools and children. To keep the parents in the dark then what would you expect?

I’m so relieved that my son is protected from ANYONE walking into the boys bathroom when he’s in there.  Protecting his rights and I’m extremely happy that he won’t have to share a hotel room with a girl on overnight trips.  Who can NOT see why this is a good thing is mind boggling.

THANK YOU Governor Youngkin!!! ??


Remember that time when Jesus turned his back on those in need?

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Yeah, I don't either.

These proposed regulations are based in IGNORANCE, FEAR, and maybe just a little projection. I won't bore you with the statistics, but it is sentiments like the Governor's and all of his, "Followers," that act as a catalyst for for vitriol that causes LGBTQ+ youth/teen suicides. Simply put, there is blood on your collective hands and no amount of scrubbing will ever free you of those stains. Conservative hypocrisy never ceases to astound. "Grooming?" You consider a parent trying to help their child find a sense of self acceptance, "GROOMING," when grooming is in fact what has occured in Conservative organizations like the Catholic church and the Boy Scouts of America, where the outward agendas and inner-desires aren't one in the same. I've had it with the FEAR RHETORIC. Let people live their lives. I'm embarrassed for all of you and your God is too.


I support

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<p>The teachers should not be allowed to keep important information from parents. </p>


Youngkin's Transgender Policy

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As of right now, my fellow transgender students are currently allowed to:

Be addressed by their preferred pronouns and name

 Use the bathroom of the gender they align with

 Have full confidentiality of their gender and privacy

I am not a transgender person, but I can only imagine how difficult their lives already are. Students attend school to learn, not have their personal rights restricted. In an ideal world, all parents love and accept their children unconditionally. Unfortunately, we do not live in such a world and many LGBTQ+ students are at risk of being outed to their transphobic/homophobic families. Governor Youngkin may be a great parent, but he doesn't understand the consequences of revealing such a key part of one's identity, especially if not everyone is willing to support it. We are all human, and deserve to be treated with the same respect and hold the same rights as everyone else. Our voices matter and in remaining silent about this policy, we choose to neglect the harm that will be brought upon transgender students across Virginia. The time to act is now, and I along with my fellow students will continue to fight this hateful and violating policy!


Keep males out of my daughter's bathroom

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I am happy for children to live their lives in any manner that they would like as long as it doesn't effect my family.  But why do you desire to share a locker room with my daughter?  Anyone who supports boys and girls sharing the same locker room is a whacko. Stay out of my daughter's locker room and off of her sports teams. Period!  If you believe otherwise, you need mental help!


Strongly support! Parents decide for their kids - not the government!

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<p>I support my right to raise my children without government infringement. </p>


STONGLY OPPOSE

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I am writing to voice strong opposition to the proposed DOE 2022 Model Policies pursuant to Virginia School Code § 22.1-23.3 . I urge the VDOE to reject this proposed policy.

I a citizen of the state of Virginia, a concerned community member, and a parent of a gender non-conforming child.

This policy will hurt trans and gender non-conforming kids.

Thank you,

Alissa


Strongly oppose

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This is discriminatory and goes against evidenced based, best practices.


STRONGLY OPPOSE


Transgender Policy

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<p>LGBTQ people are our family, friends and neighbors. They are future generations of voters, politicians. We are your constituents and you need to respect all of us not the ignorant people you’re soliciting for 2024. </p>


SUPPORT!! It Improves Education By Not Indoctrinating Wickedness and Confusion


Transgender Proposal

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I oppose this proposal.  Equality is the name we must use!


Opposed!

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<p>Opposed to this policy!  </p>


New Model for transgender students

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<p>I strongly believe that Gov. Younkin's proposed new model for the treatment of transgender students is harmful and a disgrace. </p>


Oppose this risky, hateful policy!

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This will increase suicide risk! There is a reason if parents don't already know.


very STRONGLY oppose

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transgender students are still people, look at the research. what Glenn Youngkin did is not right!!


This policy improves education how?

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What exactly does this policy do except police trans children and gatekeep them from having an equal education? Just say you hate the LGBTQ+ community and leave it at that. No need to legislate your hate.


Oppose!

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Strongly oppose! Schools need to be safe spaces!! If we really care about kids, keep them safe!


Harmful and NOT Evidence-Based

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Humans belong to themselves. Parents and guardians are stewards. Our schools have an obligation to serve students, based on the very best guidance from experts. This policy is discriminatory and harmful, and goes directly against recommendations from the American Psychological Association*, the American Academy of Pediatrics**, the National Education Association***, and the American Medical Association****.

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*https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/policy/gender-diverse-children

**https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2021/american-academy-of-pediatrics-speaks-out-against-bills-harming-transgender-youth/

***https://www.nea.org/resource-library/legal-guidance-transgender-students-rights

****https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/transgender-kids-gender-affirming-names-can-be-lifesaving


For! There’s no hate like the christian brand of love.

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this is why church attendance is dropping, in case you didn’t know.


Oppose

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<p>I oppose this hurtful, hateful bill. </p>


gone too far

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keeping it short and brief I really think teaching kids about trans issues is really going way too far and can do major mental damage as well.


Strongly Support New Model Policy

Parent of Middle and High School Students

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Thank you for the new proposed model policy that keeps parents in the conversation about decisions students are making at school.  I appreciate that when students are struggling with their identity, parents will now be informed and together with the school can find a path forward that is in the best interest of the students.


Transgender Policy

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Fully support Youngkin and his common sense efforts.


Strongly oppose

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<p>I believe LBTQ+ students need and deserve additional protections under the law. I believe educators require guidelines to help protect and nurture these students in an inclusive and safe environment. I believe removing the 2021 policies will cause undue harm to all students who deserve to grow up knowing they can do or be anything without fear of systematic hate and discrimination. </p>


Oppose! Stop this mental health crisis! This policy will cost lives and big money!

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<p>Supporting trans lives IS suicide prevention! Menal Health is expensive, this will spiral out of control! </p>


If you oppose policy you are not a good parent

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<p>If you oppose policy, you have given up all your rights to your kids.  You deserve what you get.  This policy is common sense.  </p>


How can anyone support such a hateful policy?


Glen Dungkin

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Glen Dungkin and his policies stink


FCPS ALUMNUS - STRONGLY SUPPORT

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Let common sense prevail.


I oppose the VDOE policy

Parent from Fairfax County Public Schools

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


Strong support

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<p>This is common sense policy. Parents' rights should always come first. The government and schools have no place getting involved in these issues and pushing their values on our children. Our public educational system is failing our kids -- schools need to stick to academics. I strongly support this policy! </p>


Totally support the Governor!

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Governor, keep up the good fight. There are only two sexes (genders), and that cannot be changed. Deranged people who think this can be changed should not be allowed to teach, or go near, our children. Children are to be raised by parents, not by the government.


New slogan should be Virginia is for haters with this policy!


Oppose! Parents usually already know. When they don't, it's because the parents are rejecting/harmfu

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Protect trans students! Parents that don't already know are not supportive and loving. These students are at risk for suicide


Oppose- Support Trans Kids Safety in all spaces

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I support trans rights, and these policies are not helpful for trans kids.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/110/2022/04/Youth_SelfHarm_Suicide_Report.pdf?fbclid=IwAR011UIFeeqgXId_wiK7mqDzN7dQQHD4ihZ7ZseOcaPm3EgZ8fS8zZKh7rU

Attached is a recent report from The Health Department of Virginia showing the suicide rates of youth.

If you start to treat trans kids with respect they may not want to hurt themselves and these numbers will change.


Schools should promote tolerance and not hate!


Discriminatory & malicious

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This policy is discriminatory. It’s purposely malicious. The propaganda put out by a Youngkin & his ilk is disgusting. Just like the CRT boogeyman, your child isn’t going to be harmed by using gender affirming pronouns. Hate drives policies like this. And quest for power. Leave trans kids alone!!!


SUPPORT! My children My choice! Teachers didn't birth my kids.

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Finally a governor who listens to the authority-- parents--government by the people; for the people.

My kids, my choice.  Educators didn't birth them so my choice decisions come before theirs.


Fully support

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<p>Public schools do not have the right to hide students' information from the parents. The school is not ultimately responsible for the students, their parents are. Thank you Governor for advocating for parents AND students with this policy. Do not back down. </p>


Oppose

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<p>A policy to support the control of another human being and their thoughts and feelings rather than a policy to promote kindness and acceptance. </p>


I STRONGLY SUPPORT YOUNGKIN Schools are for education NOT to parent children. !

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<p>Most people do not know their sexual identity or are sure of what changes they want to make until they have had sexual experiences and until they have matured past school age (20’s-25). Kids need to be able to go to school for an education not for a discussion on sexual identities. I appreciate that this policy still honors respecting youth who have different identities-or are searching for their sexuality: but leaves the decision making to parents. Sexual identity and changes from birth are so complex; this should be a discussion with parents and health care providers -*or left after a CHILD is more mature and fully developed sexually in the first place. I have voted democrat in the past but Youngkin gets my vote for drawing the line. I want to be able to send my kids to public schools without worrying that sexuality is such a focus. This has gone too far-I support drawing a line.   </p>


Strongly Oppose

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Y'all wack for this one.


Support Youngkin


Trans


Oppose! If the parents don't already know, it's because those kids are not safe at home!

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<p>Think this through! Parents know their kids! If they don't already know this, the kid is probably at risk of being abused or rejected! </p>


Strongly Oppose!

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All students should feel safe and welcome in schools. Period. The government should have no say in something as personal as gender identity, and these policies will only further hurt the people who are already going through such a tumultuous time in their lives. For the safety of our children, we cannot let this happen.


Oppose! Trans kids deserve to be safe

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Some of these kids have parents that would hurt them or kick them out. Just let these kids get through school safely and get into the world and away from rejecting and abusive parents.


OPPOSED

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What supporters of this godawful hate bill don’t seem to grasp is that it strips away a vital support network for struggling trans kids. This will be a devastating blow to their self-images and mental health. The suicide rates among this demographic are going to skyrocket. But apparently the kids’ lives only matter if they’re unborn or cishet.


Oppose


SUPPORT! This isn't anti-trans kids - it's about supporting parents to decide what their kids' need.

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I wish people would read the text.  This isn't about hurting trans kids it's about not allowing government to make decisions for your kids.  Get educated and understand the real issue here.  I know what is best for my kids - not the government.  I will always support parents rights over government.  Wake up folks - the government is taking over your rights one by one.


Strongly support

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Thank you for the legislation bringing sane values back to our educational system.  Still lots to be done!


Strongly support

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<p>Support Younkins Transgender policy </p>


Strongly support Youngkin

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<p>Strongly support Youngkin and this policy. </p>


Transgender Policy Correction

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<p>Parents need to be at the center of their child's healthcare decisions and their education. To have a school system intentionally hide from parents (which was the Northam's Administrations policy)  what is going on with children once they arrive as school. is flat out wrong. I fully support the new policy and will vote accordingly. </p>


I oppose this policy change

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<p>I oppose this policy change.  </p>


Parents must be informed about their children!

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<p>I strongly support Governor Youngkin’s policy regarding “transgender” students in the public schools. I worked in the public schools for 30 years and we couldn’t give Tylenol to a child without parent permission. How can it be acceptable to allow children to make decisions regarding their gender without parent knowledge? Parents should be involved in every aspect of their children’s lives, especially an issue like this. </p>


In strong opposition

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Schools need to be places of inclusivity that foster learning in a safe environment. Kindness and human rights go a long way in education; these are valuable assets for our future generations to learn now and apply throughout their lives.


Virginia is going backwards with this governor!


Freaks are us haters

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I do not condone changing the entire world to suit a bunch of freaks!!


Fully Support This Policy!!!

Steve - Father Who Cares More About His Kids Than the Government!

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<p>I fully support this policy.  As a father I will make the decisions for my kids - not the government!  We voted for Youngkin to protect our kids from government and that is what he is doing.  </p>


Strongly Oppose Governor Youngkins' Hateful Agenda

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Our forefathers wrote the constitution to prevent religion influencing policy. Religious freedom does not equate to elected officials using their office to make everyone follow their religious beliefs. Governor Youngkins'agenda is similar to what we are seeing done in Florida, an open check to discriminate against these trans kids already having a tough time in school. Get out of our bedrooms and relationships and focus on the things you should be fixing, teacher salaries and retention, transportation options that support less roads and dependency on foreign oil and jobs. If you want to focus on religion, that occupation is called a priest.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>The ideas presented by Youngkin erode our constitutional rights and only benefit controlling or abusive parents. I am tired of students being treated like the property of their parents rather than people who are fully capable of shaping their own identities, and I do not believe the state government should be able to meddle in the affairs of students and families to this extent without some kind of referendum or vote that involves the students it effects. </p>


support ALL students

parent, educator, advocate for all students

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<p>Students endure many challenges as they navigate their identities and experiences in school.  Recognizing them as human beings is very important and respecting the process as they develop their own identities is essential.  Support all student's rights.  Fear of the unknown is not a reason to ban it. </p>


Look at the research and keep trans youth safe

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Attempting to put policies in place that are based on young people's *identities* is dangerous and irresponsible. Adults should be modeling appropriate ways of treating people, not disparaging young people who are among the most vulnerable among us. The research is very clear that policies like Youngkin's cause harm. Please stop putting young people in the middle of adult conflicts and start supporting young people for who they are. If an element of someone else's identity makes *you* uncomfortable, perhaps it's time for a little self-work.


Virginia is for haters with this policy!!


Opposed!

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This is ridiculous. Please stop hunting children and using educators in this manner. Allow all children the space to feel safe.

Go back to the drawing board and pick a real item from the to-do list. This is wasting time and money when there are other items of higher importance. Enough already.


Don't take us backwards!

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Youngkin's policy against transgender and nonbinary youth is taking Virginia backwards and putting these youth at risk. FACT: When LGBTQ+ students feel represented they are less likely to attempt suicide than those who do not feel represented or accepted. Stop promoting hate, Governor.


Strongly support. Parents should raise their children - not the government!

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This is not a bill against transgender children.  If people would pay attention and not get triggered by words we would all be in much better shape in this country.  This is about parents raising their own children without the interference of government.  No one cares more for a child than their parents.  This government interference has gotten way out of hand.  I support parents' rights for ALL children!


It won't harm anyone else if we keep trans student safe. Oppose Youngkin's policy

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Oppose Youngkin's policy. The risk to trans students is too much. It won't harm anyone else if they are kept safe at school.


Strongly support!  Trumpers!

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Strongly support!  Trumpers!


Oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose this 2022 guidance that overrides the inclusive and important 2021 guidance. Adopting the 2022 guidance would put lives in danger and set a low standard for how we want our youth to treat and accept each other. We are better than this, our children deserve better, and we must continue to evolve. </p>


I support Youngkin

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During Youngkin's campaign, He mentioned what his plans were regarding LGBTQ in Virginia Schools, This is not anything new and unexpected.

Senator Tim Kaine. If you cannot stand behind Parents on this, We can make sure you are gone on next election.

Until a person reaches the age of 18, They are considered a Minor and need parents permission on many different subjects.

The parent should be involved in everything when it comes to their child.


Oppose

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Please have someone in Youngkin's admin talk to professionals who serve this population sbout how his plan puts them at huge risk! This will lead to a public health crisis! This is an exensive and hateful proposal!


How can anyone support hate?


Don't infringe on me

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Wear whatever you would like. Call yourself whatever you would like. Love whoever you would like. Have a wonderful life being whoever makes you happy... But don't get in the locker room with my daughter. Don't get on the soccer team with my daughter. Don't expect me to alter the english language to appease you. Stop seeking attention on my behalf.


Protect these children! Too many are already mistreated or unloved at home

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Youngkin should be ashamed! Negligent policy making! Just stop it already!


Oppose


Transgender policy in schools m

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I strongly support Gov. Youngkin's view of supporting parents.  Teachers should not be making decisions on sex or gender.  Parents or guardians should be aware and notified of any issue with a child until they reach the age of 18.


Strongly support

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<p>Stop this woke madness.  </p>


Strongly support


Strongly Oppose divisive model policies

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I strongly oppose these horrendous hateful model policies based on the fact that they violate the US Constitution, human rights, and Virginia law.

It seems to me that Youngkin has violated his own Executive Order on "ending the use of inherently divisive concepts." These model policies have over 55,000 comments on the 4th day of the comment period, which means they are pretty divisive. Do your rules apply only to your subjects, Glenn?

You say in your E.O. that "the foundation of our educational system should be built on teaching our students how to think for themselves." I think presuming that students know their own name and gender is a good place to start.

For reference, here is a link to your E.O., since you seem to have forgotten it: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/eo/EO-1-Ending-the-Use-of-Inherently-Divisive-Concepts.pdf


School is the only safe place for some of these children!

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Stop Youngkin from putting children in danger with this!


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<p>Strongly support Youngkin and his transgender policy </p>


Transgender

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<p>All students and people should treated with respect.  This does not mean students or people should be forced to pretend or accept things that are not true.  And, it is obviously unfair to have biological male students or people competing, showering, and dressing with biological females.  Students who believe they are transgender need help and that first line of help should be there parents.   </p>


Strongly oppose! Keep trans children safe at school!

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School is the ONLY safe place for some of these children! Dear God, at least give these children a safe landing place at school!!!


Strongly Oppose

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Let us be clear, this is not about parent's rights, it is about subjecting non-binary individuals to prosecution for being different.  It is projecting "morality" onto those individuals rather than providing a safe space for them to be who they are.   It is typical of this administration to make a non-issue a topic of conversation.   There are so many more important issues to focus on such as teacher retention and paying teachers what they are worth.


Stop the woke madness!

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Youngkin was elected to do this


Stop the woke madness!


Agree! PROTECT CHILDREN. THEY ARE CHILDREN!

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Biological gender should be FIRMLY held. MALES should NOT be allowed in FEMALE restrooms, locker rooms, or sports. And visa versa. It's a matter of morality and safety to both (and only) genders. Parents are responsible for their children, and have every LEGAL RIGHT to be made aware of any psychological issues their children are having! There is a reason 5 and 10 year olds don't drive cars. There is a reason smoking and drinking ages are in adult years. There a reason children cannot get tattoos. These are children and many children OUTGROW phases they experience! This push for "Trans" is a LIE and is abuse and will cause a lifetime of mental issues with children who mutilate their own bodies and sterilize themselves without fully understanding the lifelong consequences!


Support this

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<p>Schools cannot continually stray from the truth. Facts vs feelings. Accommodating each and every feeling a child has about themselves is impossible. Stick to the goal. Stay in your lane. Teach, train and educate. Thanks to the governor for common sense. </p>


Love this policy!


these are real kids-- I know many trans kids-- about 1 in 5 people are trans

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Hey folks-- reality is hard for those who choose to wear blinders.  Wake up and use your heart instead of fighting truth.  https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/trans-adults-united-states/


Strongly oppose - protect trans kids!!

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We should be working to protect and affirm trans kids, not placing them or keeping them in harmful environments that punish them or push them to hide or change who they are. Particularly in school environments, where ideally kids should feel safe in order to learn and grow into young adults.


Support! Do what elected to do!

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You GO Goveror Youngkin. Restore sanity please.


Love one another the way God made us.

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There’s nothing to be afraid of. Most of you have met trans people and you don’t even know it.  This is divisive and PRIMITIVE. We should be more evolved.

I know!  Give every trans student a gun to stand their ground!


Trans kids deserve support

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The Governor’s proposal is deplorable and will irrevocably harm trans youth. This policy should not be acceptable and not put into effect.


Oppose

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As a family therapist and parent, I'm concerned about the focus on protecting parents, when the rate of suicide is incredibly high amongst gender queer youth.  Young people who are managing a process of coping with gender dysphoria, and owning their identity are the more vulnerable group.  The language in this proposed policy does not acknowledge that.  The very real consequence of this policy is further alienation and condemnation of kids who are at high risk.  Coming out of the pandemic, young people are already in a state of higher anxiety.  The number of kids (and adults) in need of mental health support has increased dramatically.  Ignoring the unique vulnerability of LGBTQ kids is just missing one of the most alarming aspects of this increased need for support.  Parents need support as well, no question, but they are not the group at most risk.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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It isn't a parent's right, if you think it is, then you support taking away the rights of trans and enby kids


Strongly Oppose!! Trans Youth Rights Matter!!!

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<p>There is no hope for a future in our country where one group of extremists push their views and way of living on others through hate and violence. Let kids be kids and let kids be their true self. I only pray that we can all move forward as a human race and see the colorful spectrum and beauty that we all have and can all share with each other.  Stop all this hatred and love one another. Trans youth lives matter. </p>


Strongly Oppose

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<p>This is nothing other than a modern day witch-hunt. We need to protect children and their rights instead of discriminating and causing harm. Children should be safer in school than anywhere else and you’re stripping those rights from them. </p>


Thank you Governor Youngkin.

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<p>My Grand-children attend VA schools. Parental rights need to be retained. Education, not identity politics behind the parents backs. </p>


SUPPORT!!! How Sad, That This Is Even An Issue!! Romans 1

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<p>God has given America over to a reprobate mind!! Who would have thought that this insanity would even be an issue?! Please turn America back to You, Lord </p>


Leave Trans and Enby kids alone! Their identities don't negatively impact anyone

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STRONGLY OPPOSE YOUNGKINS IDEA

I strongly support letting people express their identities, it impacts no one negatively, let them be!


Support

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<p>Strongly support </p>


Parents have rights

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I am a former mental health worker in the schools and parental notification is so important if students are struggling with anything in the school setting. They are the means for children to get the support that they need. Also, children's pre-frontal cortex is not fully developed until the mid-twenties and it is not the school's responsibility to push children one way or another. Parents have rights and need the opportunity to provide for their child's needs in the way THEY see fit.


I thought you cared about mental health

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Oops. I forgot. You just want to fan culture wars!


Strongly Oppose!

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<p>As an educator and parent I strongly oppose! This legislation will only harm. Bildern and not “protect” them! </p>


Student Transgender policy

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Strongly support Youngkin and his student policies.


Stop Youngkin! Stop the Hate!

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No good will come of this hateful policy


Quit promoting hate and division


Youngkin's policy on trans-students.

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Is this really all you have to do, discriminate against trans students?  Leave them alone and govern the state, not govern the culture.  Nobody needs you to determine their lives.  If parents don't want their children to be exposed to trans children, then home school them.


Oppose! Youngkin's proposal increases suicide risk- educate him!

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This proposal is another mental health disaster for Virginia! Stop Youngkin from destroying lives


STRONGLY OPPOSE


Hateful policies

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Worst governor we have had in a long time. You care nothing about unifying- just promoting hate!


Hateful policies


I Strongly Support Revised Policy

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I live in Arlington and have two grandchildren in Hanover County schools.

I stronly support the revised policy for the following reasons:

a. It allows parents to participate in decisions about their children in the areas of gender and sexuality issues.

b. It encourages schools to involve parents in gender altering issues.

c. It protects the free speech rights of teachers and students..

• It adopts reasonable guidance for protecting students in locker rooms and sleeping areas on school field trips.

• It gives schools the flexibility to address bathroom/privacy issues on a case by case basis with parents.

Request: I strongly recommend that this policy document be finalized and issued as proposed.


Vehemently opposed

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Youngkin's anti-transgrnder policies are bigoted and dangerous to children.  This governor is playing politics with lives.


SUPPORT!! Stop Lying To These Kids! Cannot Change Who You Are!!!! Period!!!

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If you were born a boy, you will ALWAYS be a boy, no matter what you do to yourself!!! The same if you are born a girl!!! No exceptions!!


Stop this oppressive policy

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This awful policy oppresses one of our most marginalized communities.  It strips away a child's sense of self, safety, and privacy.  Youngkin claims this is what the parents wanted but I don't know of a single happy parent up here in NOVA.  This policy is cruel and harmful.  Children need to feel safe and supported by their community ESPECIALLY if they aren't supported by their parents.

This policy also drives a wedge between teachers and their students, which undermines their abilities to teach.

People don't look or act like we did in the 50s and that's great.  We can do so much better for our kids.  Boo to this harmful, oppressive, garbage policy and boo to Glenn Youngkin.


Strongly oppose Youngkin's ignorance

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If parents do not already know their children's identity, it is because those children do not feel safe with their parents. Youngkin puts children at risk of abuse, neglect, and suicide. His proposal is grossly negligent! Someone on his staff, please educate our ignorant governor to get his head and heart in the real game and a viable future for Virginia.


Why oh Why Do you Need to go Backwards?

         Greetings. Why does the current governor and those that support him believe that this is the way forward? Many things in society have changed for the better since the 1950's in America. Minorities have more chances now. Women are afforded opportunities (to some extent) and overall, we are better for it.
         What does how anyone chooses to identify have to do with anyone else? How about we attempt to move this state and country forward instead of backwards? On a whole, people in this country are happy to finally be able to be who they feel they should be without judgement. Stop trying to take that away. The world is not just white and black.

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<p>         Greetings. Why does the current governor and those that support him believe that this is the way forward? Many things in society have changed for the better since the 1950's in America. Minorities have more chances now. Women are afforded opportunities (to some extent) and overall, we are better for it. </p>
<p>         What does how anyone chooses to identify have to do with anyone else? How about we attempt to move this state and country forward instead of backwards? On a whole, people in this country are happy to finally be able to be who they feel they should be without judgement. Stop trying to take that away. The world is not just white and black. </p>


Support 100%


Strongly opposed, this benefits no one

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<p>This is a regressive policy, and benefits no one. Imposing this sort of traumatic treatment on students would cause their education and well-being to suffer, they should be able to exist without being threatened or neglected. </p>


You have my support!

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Thank you Governor for doing what is right.  You have my total support!!


Support

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I fully support this policy as it will protect the teachers. If a child can't vote, can't own a gun, can't buy cigarettes or alcohol, etc, then how can we allow them to make these life long, body changing decisions?! Children/Teens are so impressionable and make decisions out of emotions, sometimes by what is the "cool thing to do" or trending thing. To put it simply.... They're not old enough to be making these decisions and forcing others to go along with it. Parents should always know what is going on with their child and say what is acceptable for their child. Without this policy, parents will be left in the dark about what their child is saying their gender is. I worked in peds psych and children come in there all the time saying their gender is the opposite but "don't tell my parents". Or, they come in and each day they're there they go by a different name. Or, one admission they identify one gender and the next they're not trans anymore. But, we had to go by whatever they were saying or risk our job. Please make this policy happen!


Totally divisive and intrusive.

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<p style="text-align: left;">While understanding that voting has consequences, i feel this is overstepping our governments role in leadership. We should not exclude anyone at all regardless of what that subject matter is. Schools are for learning all things. Not just what is selected by the current leaders feel is right.  If my child chooses to be anything other then what you choose to be "normal", i will support my child because that is my role. I'm strongly apposed to this and any measures by our leaders current leaders to impose thier beliefs and or thier insistence on targeting the vulnerable. </p>


Protect our trans kids

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<p>Children need to be safe in schools. This governor has been actively harming them. </p>


Oppose! We must protect all children to be whoever they are. Protect against Youngkin's policies

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Younkin's proposal is a human rights violation!


Oppose!

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This can’t be allowed to happen. All people deserve the basic respect to be who they are.


100% in Support of Gov Yongkin

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Strongly SUPPORT.  Stop indoctrination and start teaching!


Oppose Youngkin

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Youngkin's perpestive lacks compassion, is irresponsible, puts vulnerable children at risk and is known to increase suicide risk. This is negligent leadership on his part.


Strongly Opossed

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<p>These policies would forcibly out transgender and nonbinary students to their caregivers, prohibit teachers from using gender-affirming names and pronouns, and prohibit students from accessing bathrooms and participating in sports consistent with their gender identity. </p>


Support and encouraged by the recognition of parents role

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It is great to see some acknowledgement of the importance and centrality of parents in the upbringing of children. The prior policies, while at best well intentioned, were downright hostile to parent involvement.

It is a shame to see leadership use the updated model as a way to raise unfounded fear and hostility for those in the LGBTQ+ community. One can support students of different gender identity and parental rights at the same time. We should stop trying to drive wedges between ourselves.


Strongly oppose

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<p>The proposed 2022 VDOE model policy will put children at risk. There are many many studies that demonstrate the increased risk of suicide for children who identify as trans if they do not receive proper support. Forcing parental notification when a child is not ready or is more knowledgeable about what may happen to them at home if unsupportive parents are told is absolutely contrary to “proper support.” This trumpeting of “parental rights” is also inconsistent, as if a parent does request that their child’s gender identify be respected and name / pronouns of choice be used, there’s nothing here that will ensure that is respected as a parental right to decide when you really get down to it - the callouts make it pretty clear that anyone can just refuse to accept and honor that particular parental decision. </p>


LEAVE TRANS YOUTH ALONE

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Trans students and humans exist, whether you accept it or not. Leave them alone! Let them be loved. Let them be who they are. Let them live!!!


Vehemently oppose

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Shame on everybody who elected this hateful bigot!


Vehemently oppose


Discrimination veiled as acceptance

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<p>Life is hard enough for all kids, regardless of where they are in terms of figuring out their identity. If what you are proposing makes this process harder for them, you should not be doing it. You may have gotten your power courtesy of those who would rather trans kids not exist, but at some point the Republican Party needs to wake up and serve all people. Not just the ones who would love to rewind us 50 years in the past when equality, as guaranteed to us under the Constitution you are quoting….wasn’t guaranteed. Not for women, not for gays, not for people of color. The way someone chooses to identify isn’t hurting anyone, but the need for tolerance is paramount to a non bullying environment. Telling people they don’t have to accept it if it goes against their beliefs is wrong and unchristian and as unAmerican as it gets. Stop pandering to the Karen’s and Kevin’s and put our kids before your disgraceful agenda. </p>


Strongly OPPOSE

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<p>This proposal simply protects school personnel from conflict with transphobic community members at the expense of the safety and healthy development of young people. Trans students already face many barriers to their self actualization, mental health and happiness. Schools can support trans students by creating a more inclusive and safe environment that respects their privacy and gender identities. If we choose NOT to do this, we risk alienating these students and driving them to a slew of undesirable outcomes including behavior problems, mental health problems, disengagement, truancy, self-harm, and suicide. Educators serve all students. Supporting transgender students does not infringe on the rights of any other group. This proposal should not even be considered. </p>


Strongly Oppose - Protect ALL Students

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As a former Virginia K-12 student and a parent of a current college student, I know how important it is to know that your school accepts and supports you as you are.  Academics success depend on it and good mental health depends on it.  If enacted, you WILL see higher suicide levels in this population which has one of the highest already.  Blood will be on our hands.  For common decency’s sake, don’t do this.


Hateful policies

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Quit promoting culture wars and govern for all of your constituents and not just the minority of haters and bigots!


Strongly Oppose Gov Youngkins Model Policies 2022

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<p>I strongly oppose Gov Youngkins model policies 2022. </p>


SUPPORT!! Stop Indoctrinating and Start Teaching!!

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You are destroying these children you claim to be helping! Thank you Governor Youngkin!!


Strongly oppose

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<p>I am tired of this administration’s efforts to roll back LGBT rights by disguising it as empowering parents. What a crock. Almost as bad as efforts to avoid any education about race in our schools. I guess you think Slaves were happy. </p>


Civil Rights for Everyone


Strongly support the Governor

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The state spoke when the governor was elected, there should be no discussion on this matter!


Strongly Oppose

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<p>This is just another way to spread hate and discrimination.  All of our children deserve compassion, love and understanding. </p>


Quit promoting divisions


Oppose


Opposed

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Don’t use our children as political pawns!


Strongly oppose the model policies

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Why do Republicans keep rolling back the clock?


100% SUPPORT

Parent of child in Chesterfield County Schools

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Children are young and impressionable and unable to make all the right decisions.

Yes, there are girls that want to dress like boys and boys dress like girls.   Just because this is what they want to do and/or feel they are not the gender God gave them is something that should be worked on at home and with counseling.

The issue with children today is that they are confused and many are following a trend.  School is to teach children and help their minds grow to decide what they want to be later in life.  When a child turns 18 then they have the right to decide what they truly are.   Teachers should not need to deal with what a child wants to be called each day, they have more important things to do.

If we allowed children to do what they want then the world would all go to !  They need boundaries!!!
THANK YOU FOR STEPPING IN AND PROTECTING OUR TEACHERS AND KIDS!!!!


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Strongly oppose!  Protect our children, no matter their gender choices.


Oppose this regulation and support students

This policy will endanger the lives of children. Transgender children have a much higher rate of depression, anxiety, and suicide than the general population. Being affirmed in their gender identity is one important way of feeling support.
Sadly, not all children have affirming parents and risk greater struggles by having non-supportive parents. In an ideal world, all parents would love and support their children no matter what, but we don’t live in that world. An affirming and caring school may be a child’s saving grace.Transgender children are suffering and dying now, and we don’t have time to make hateful policies to score political points.

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This policy will endanger the lives of children. Transgender children have a much higher rate of depression, anxiety, and suicide than the general population. Being affirmed in their gender identity is one important way of feeling support.

Sadly, not all children have affirming parents and risk greater struggles by having non-supportive parents. In an ideal world, all parents would love and support their children no matter what, but we don’t live in that world. An affirming and caring school may be a child’s saving grace.

Transgender children are suffering and dying now, and we don’t have time to make hateful policies to score political points.


SUPPORT


Another step backwards by the GOP

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Unacceptable. Yes, parents and teachers have difficult positions but, the government needs to step away from these topics. Who enforces, what penalties and why now?


I strongly support a parents right to be informed of any health issue or concerns about their child

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Parents are inherently responsible for their children. Schools should not encourage teachers

promoting the withholding of health information from parents.


OPPOSED! Support ALL our children

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

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


Support

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<p>I support Youngkin and his parental notification policy. </p>


Strongly OPPOSE

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<p>I strongly oppose this guidance because it is rooted in transphobia and seeks to further harm trans and nonbinary kids. </p>


Support

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<p>Strongly support </p>


Strongly Support the 2022 Model Policies

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Strongly support the proposed 2022 Model Policies in full.


Vehemently opposed to this proposed policy

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This proposed policy endangers some of our most vulnerable youth. It erodes trust between student and educator. By forcefully outting these kids to their parents they could face ostracization from their family, abuse, homelessness, or worse - because of *who they are*.

By forcing teachers to report to parents you add an extra burden to an already overburdened profession - on top of creating a terrible moral conflict for those who want to protect their students and know that not reporting to the parents is one of the few ways they can.

This is a sad time for the Commonwealth. Leave the kids alone. Let them be who they are. Locking them in the closet won't make them go away, ,it won't "fix" them, it can only hurt them.


Strongly support

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<p>I believe this is the correct course of action on this matter. </p>


Transgender school policy

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I strongly oppose this action by Governor Youngkin restricting the rights of our transgender youth.
This policy will bring fear and unrest to our students and schools.

This is a step backwards in the Constitutional rights inherent to all human beings in choosing self-identity.

I do not support this action. X


Oppose-The government needs to stay out of parent/child relationships

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If a parent sends their child to school and the parent is unaware that their child is being called a different name, wears different clothes, then it's is up to the PARENTS to talk to their own children!  Why is the government trying to resolve parent/child communication issues?  THIS IS NOT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS.  Stay out of it.  Trans youth not telling their cis parents that they are trans is not a government issue.  STAY OUT IF IT.


Strongly Support

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Everyone Has a Vote, No one person or group makes all decisions for all of us, especially if your side don't have enough votes.  I think parents should be in every aspect of their kids life.


I strongly oppose this

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This is going to harm children. When LGBTQ teens have at least 1 supportive adult in their lives, they're 40% less likely to attempt suicide. This proposal will force teachers to choose between supporting their students who don't have supportive families at home or risk their jobs. This is going to hurt kids. This is an explicit and cruel attack on trans and nonbinary teens.


OPPOSE THIS HATEFUL MESSAGE

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<p>Trans rights are human rights! Youngkin pretends to be Christian but treats the people that need the most help the worst. If you pass this, you will cause more deaths in the LGBTQIA+ community. Suicides and murders. Have you ever considered that you don’t actually know what is between someone’s legs unless you are sleeping with them or they tell you? Your best friend or your child could be struggling and terrified to ever tell you. Stop this nonsense. </p>


Governor Youngkins trans children bill

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<p>Strongly  oppose! </p>


I oppose this guidance

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Oppose-these are harmful to trans and non-binary kids.


OPPOSE!!!!!!

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<p>STRONGLY OPPOSE. </p>


Strongly Oppose

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The people that are speaking out the most loudly about this may really have no idea how harmful this policy will be and it is not based on clinical best practices. Children should not be outed to anyone.  Sometimes the greatest cause of harm is the home life of students. They may be punished, kicked out of their homes, or even choose suicide due to lack of support.  Governer, pandering to noisey parents that are bullying school boards is not serving your constituents, it is attempting to oil a squeaky yet fearful wheel.


Strongly Support Youngkin's Parental Rights Policies

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<p>I strongly support Youngkin's  parental rights policies .  </p>


No such thing as trans!

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<p>Stop pretending to be something your not. God created us either male or female. Be thankful for your God given gender at birth. Schools/teachers/parents need to stop agreeing  with children when they are being delusional. Tell the children truth and stop allowing them to live a lie. I thank Governor Youngkin for standing up for the parents. Schools need to start teaching and stop indoctrinating. </p>


Thank you

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Thank you for ensuring parents are the primary caregivers of their children.  Thank you for ensuring parents can support their children when they're going through something so monumental.  Thank you for looking out for us while we're looking out for our children.


Strongly support

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Where will the line be drawn?  There are students in our district that identify as animals.  Im sorry but animals do not attend school.  I strongly support Youngkins model!


Strongly support Youngkin's policy

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<p>We need to teach our children how to read, write and do math and be happy with who they are.    Let's teach about Jesus and God in our schools    </p>


Strongly opposed, STOP THE HATE, JUST EDUCATE

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To educate is to provide each student a safe and encouraging place to learn how to think thoroughly, objectively and morally. Our schools are not the place to isolate and promote hate , we must embrace each student and their individuality. Learn from history and stop repeating mistakes. So governor begin with respecting all, and honor our rights and the constitution


Strongly Support!

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<p>The one size fits all gender ideology is harmful. this is a step in the right direction to slow this epidemic of harm down.  </p>


Transgender Ammendment

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I support Gov Youngkin’s ammendment.


Oppose strongly

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<p>I strongly oppose Youngkin waging a political war on children who are just learning how to be their authentic selves in this difficult world </p>


Strongly support.

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<p>Parents have a right and a responsibility to support and guide their children.  Do not hand that guidance and upbringing to the state. Each parent knows their child and will do what is best for their situation. </p>


Vehemently oppose removal of protections for trans kids

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Respecting someone for who they are is NOT an ideology, and is not up to Youngkin and his army of duped parents to dictate.

Vulnerable kids needs protection from discrimination.

I fought for that protection in my own childhood in regards to my religious beliefs, which these people claim to relate to, but which they cannot. I had to claw my way through the system, with adults at every stage telling me I was wrong and sick because I had no religion (I also happened to be gay, but they mostly didn’t realize that).

The same group that  fought against me are fighting against the rights of other (specifically trans) kids now, and it makes me sick.

There was nothing wrong with me, and there’s nothing wrong with these kids either.

We have to fight for the vulnerable and beaten down, and not allow a privileged group dictate harmful, hateful policies against children.


Parents have a right to be informed.

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Parents have a right to be informed.


Support

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Commenting in support. Protect kids by keeping parents informed.


STRONGLY OPPOSED

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<p>I strongly oppose to the legislation because it will invalidate the actual issues of people who are going through transitioning. Sure, some will make a joke of things but the people who actually need to be protected by this won’t and will be subject to more abuse. I don’t care to bring up my child in a society where this is a choice that needs to be made. It would seem like I may need to homeschool for more than one reason. </p>


This policy is HATEFUL

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<p>Instead of promoting inclusion in our schools you have chosen to promote hate and division.  Schools should be a safe space for our children to grow both in knowledge and identity. This is a BASIC human right. This policy literally brings tears to my eyes and is plain SHAMEFUL. </p>


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<p>I strongly oppose this. </p>


Oppose

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<p>Oppose because our trans kids are worthy of love and protection from this harmful, dangerous legislation. May they hear our opposition and feel our support. </p>


I support ALL kids and not Youngkin

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<p>Youngkin is wrong. This legislation is wrong and bigoted. Leave children alone. This world is hard enough without Republicans making it harder, which they always seem to do. Trans kids are human beings, with human RIGHTS. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE!


strongly support parental rights

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<p>We need to get back to the basics and stop introducing unnecessary and dangerous topics into the classroom. Parents should parent their children and my job is to teach the students how to read and write and perform  well with the necessary skills needed in life to succeed.  Encouraging children to mutilate their bodies is not a life skill. </p>


Trans Students Rights Protection

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I strongly oppose the governor's efforts to dismantle rights for Trans students in Virginia. These draconian measures will negatively affect nearly a million students in the commonwealth.

Playing once again to your radical base, with twisted views of "protection" and "integrity" will harm countless students and families. Misgendering, dead-naming, forcing students into bathrooms and locker rooms where they would be at risk for bullying and abuse, keeping them out of sports, setting them apart and making them targets for violence do not assist anyone in feeling or being safe. By contrast, your policies specifically endanger a significant population of students in the Commonwealth.

Trans students are at higher risk for depressions, anxiety, suicidal ideations, and self-harm. Exposing them in this fashion to such harsh and non-welcoming, non-affirming conditions will surely increase the risk. Any tragedies that befall trans students because of this re-writing of successful guidance will be specifically tied to your actions.

For a party that cries "states rights" and gives lip service to letting localities make their own decisions based on the beliefs and desires of the citizenry - you are FAR overstepping your reach. Your so-called protection of families to choose what their students will be exposed to  is a false narrative that protects your radical base but leaves exposed to misfortune and harm a large percentage of our students. The majority of families in Virginia stand with our trans and nonbinary students in the same fashion that we stand with any other student and their right to be who they were born to be, in a supportive nurturing environment.

Your so-called protections for students are by their very nature violent and discriminatory.


Fully Supported -Following God, not Politics

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<p>Children belong to their parents,  not the state.  PARENTS should be fully responsible for what is taught in the schools (NOT THE SCHOOL BOARDS/STATES). The corrupt system is using our children for it's own political advantage- just follow the money and power. Our schools continue to move further from God, and until we stop this nonsense, our children will continue to be brainwashed and unable to identify TRUTH. I am so thankful for Youngkin. standing up for the protection of our children. School is for teaching math, science, history (yes, true American history) and not grouping children based on their race, gender and teaching perverted materials. Absolutely disgusting.  Our children deserve a chance. We are all God's children. Lets get back to the foundations, and stop subjecting children to this political playground. Praying for God to have mercy on our school system and his full protection over the next generation.  Thank you, Youngkin, for standing up for TRUTH. </p>


Oppose

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Oppose. Oppose. Oppose.

I can’t say it enough.


Oppose strongly

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<p>I can appreciate the desire to treat others fairly, love all people, but love does not come with permission to infringe on the rights of others let alone on the rights of children. I think we can all agree children are incredibly maliable in that exposure to anything, especially if different in nature, can be attractive to children. Raising them at home with the values you wish to instill in them does not generally overcome 8 hours or more of opposing views at school. I believe that if someone wants to live almost any way with respect to the impression they lay on kids that is their right as it is mine. But when it leads to a forced acceptance of something like this. As it would be as a school policy, the line is crossed and the children no longer have the right to remain apart from it. </p>


Hate

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<p>What you are doing is causing children to retreat into a space of fear and isolation. This results in mental health crisis that will lead to an increase of suicide attempts and unhealthy behaviors and relationships. All of this in a child. Not an adult. A child. Why are you proposing to HARM children????? </p>


Strongly oppose 2022 Model Policies

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I am writing today to express my concerns and opposition to the proposed 2022 VA Dept of Education Model Policies. Though written as if to protect students, the underlying withdrawal of support for trans youth is one that will cause harm to the few students this amendment is about. Despite the text phrasing, "All students have the right to attend school in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying. The Department supports efforts to protect and encourage respect for all students.", the requirements for teaching staff to report gender pronoun preferences and outing of LGBTQ+ students is one that will increase bullying in schools and decrease respect and trust in educators.

No one is asking for ideological beliefs to be challenged, what we are asking for is that schools not become a place of despair for our children. Please rethink these amendments and revert back to the gender-affirming rules from 2021.


This is based in hateful  and harmful  doctrine

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As a citizen of Virginia,  a mother and a follower of Jesus I believe  strongly  that this new policy will  be  detrimental to Transgendered students of Virginia.  This is designed  to appeal to Virginia's conservative base and is rooted in misinformation, extreme bias and potentially deadly doctrines. The health and safety  of  students must far out way the desire  by parents and conservatives to control how students live ,identify and present themselves in the world.  It is this flawed logic, thinking  and lawmaking that had me designated  as property at one time  in Virginia's history.  This must be struck down.


Support Parents rights

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Schools have ventured into areas not of their concern glad I am that Youngkin has fulfilled one of his campaign promises. The filth that was introduced under the guise of law was done by political operatives who have no business in k through 12 education. The sickness represented by the democrats as normal, isn't. No matter how hard they try it is biological and anything else is a lie.


I oppose this guidance

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<p>As a counselor that works with school aged I oppose this guidance. </p>


Strongly support

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<p>Keep it up Governor! The Lord goes before you. </p>


Strongly Oppose: Protect our children and their rights.

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My child identifies as the opposite gender than their birth and would never feel comfortable in their birth assigned restroom.

Staff members should be protecting our children not parents. If a staff member is a safe space for a student to come out to, that’s where it should remain. Coming out should remain at the discretion of the student not a parent.

Just as a young man named William is permitted to be called Trip, Liam, or Will, a trans child has an equal right to be called by the name they identify as.


Strongly oppose

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Strongly oppose! Parents have the right to protect their children

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


Strongly oppose changes to the current policy

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Do not change the Virginia public school policy regarding the treatment of transgender students. As a longtime resident of Virginia I want to see a policy that protects these students. Changing the policy would have a profoundly negative effect on students. I have high school students who support the current policy to protect transgender students.


Strongly oppose

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By outing transgender children to their possibly unsupportive parents,  you are not being "accommodating" to those kids. You are sending them to their deaths. Transgender youth and teens are at highest risk for suicide.  Even healthy people 2030 goals state to end bullying of transgender kids. What if the bully IS their parents?

Protect transgender kids and youth!!!


Strongly support Youngkin’s amendment

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I support this amendment to protect children!


Strongly Oppose

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<p>I am strongly opposed to Youngkin's "policy" on transgender youth. He did not consult with enough or any parents of transgender children nor transgender children regarding this "policy". ALL our children need to be protected both mentally and physically.  Removing protections is wrong. </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE


Everyone I Know Hates What's Happening

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Hi whoever might be reading this. I've never done anything like this before. I haven't even gotten the chance to vote yet since I've only recently registered. Nevertheless, I hope you'll at least hear me out. I'm down for any new regulations if it means people are being helped. I know this is very broad, but in this scenario I just don't see how any of this is helping anyone. I come from a politically centered family, but everyone close to me hates what this state government is trying to enact. My mom and step dad are both high school teachers and they feel this is doing nothing but hurting and it's true. More students than ever are feeling comfortable coming out to their peers at school and their families than ever before and this is going to discourage that freedom and could leave a lasting, if not permanent impact on children's lives for the worse. Even kids with long, typically foreign names who go by nicknames at school could feel this effect. I'm at college now, but my sister and partner both go to the same high school I did, Patriot High School, and just yesterday they held their first school wide protest against this law. Hundreds of children and faculty were there, people made posters, took photos, gave speeches, showing how many people really do care about this issue. This law seems like nothing but a violation of civil rights and an excuse to push back against growing Americans who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. So please, if anyone is reading this, then please stop this regulation from being finalized.


Strongly Oppose

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The policies being championed by Youngkin are invasive and would force teachers & schools to deadname students, violate their privacy, forcibly out them, and potentially put them at risk for abuse. These policies are dangerous, discriminatory, and likely violate students’ civil rights.


Strongly agree

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Strongly support positive policy for transgender children


I OPPOSE

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The rights and values of transgender students should not be dictated as unlawful by the hands of a political body under the guise of "protecting" parental rights. For an American system that was entrusted by the Bill of Rights to separate itself from "any establishment of religious values" and in support of advancing the future of America, this document completely nullifies that aspect. Expanding and supporting gender and sex education, as the March 2021 Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools suggests, is appropriate in ensuring gender and sex-based discrimination be treated with the utmost importance as children grow and develop, as well as positively educating students, faculty, and staff on gender diversity. Nullifying the 2021 model in support of the 2022 model puts trans kids at risk for an increase in mental health issues due to a lack of education and understanding from both fellow students as well as faculty and staff (which could lead to an increase in bullying and harassment due to ignorance). If the State of Virginia leaves children's identities at the hands of people who are not them (i.e. their parents), this unlawfully eradicates the concept of bodily autonomy referenced in the 14th Amendment. I vehemently oppose the 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia's Public Schools and implore the State of Virginia to maintain the March 2021 Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.


Transgender policy

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I agree they need the education,but when it comes to bathroom rights,I agree with govt,they need to use restroom by gender @ birth.I know if I was a girl, I would not want a supposedly transgender male in the bathroom.


Support for sure

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To hide from parents is to encourage kids to keep secrets from parents. This is what I as a teacher of self-defense taught my kids to do, if someone- especially an adult "suggests" keeping secrets from parents, then to train the kid to tell. This is going against the basic idea of a child's safety.

And as a parent, a teacher does not know my child better than me.  I am horrified that people even think this is okay.


Opposed as a teacher

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<p>As a teacher, I OPPOSE this. I even trust my 2-3-year-old students to know who they are and let them express themselves however they like. I respect them and they trust and respect me. I will listen to the parents' concerns, but will not allow them to tell me who their child is. Just let everyone be themselves! </p>


OPPOSE cruelty and discrimination

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Haven’t we learned that oppression is deadly? Haven’t we learned that the state has no business regulating life? Kids don’t learn to be trans or gay. Kids DO learn to be vicious, untrustworthy, narrow-minded, prejudiced, miserly; school shootings are tolerated in the name of preserving the 2nd amendment, but God forbid your kids question whether pink or blue really have anything to do with the shape of the bits between their legs.


STRONGLY SUPPORT PARENTAL RIGHTS

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<p>Allowing kids to "socially transition" at school without parents' knowledge is insanity. The very definition of the word "parent" is an adult who protects their offspring from the worst excesses of their impulses. We cannot fulfill that role if the SCHOOL LIES to us, the parents! I cannot protect my autistic daughter from a dangerous violent cult that wants her to cut off her breasts if I'm kept in the dark about what she is doing at school. This is such a violation of trust; I cannot believe I'm writing this in 2022. Words cannot do justice to the depth of the evil in this ideology. The people promoting it are the worst people that have ever lived. Not even Josef Mengele could have cooked up this monstrosity. </p>


Agree

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<p>I firmly agree with you and your proposal to protect parents' right to make decisions for their child. </p>


Support Youngkins Amendments

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I support Governors Youngkins updates to the model policies, and believe more rights should be given to the parents of school children, and their ability to make thoughtful and informed decisions based upon those rights


Support Youngkins Amendments


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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<p>This is dangerous and will cause harm to transgender students. Growing up is hard, no reason to make it worse. PROTECT ALL STUDENTS. </p>


Strongly disagree with this

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<p>This is embarrassing for Virginia. Electing you was bad enough, but this is just disgusting. Protect our kids. All of them. Or admit that you are unfit for office and step down. You do not get to pick and choose who gets protected. Do not unravel the progress that this state has made. </p>


Oppose


Strongly agree with the VA Governor!

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A child who is under age should not have the right to choose rather they want to be the sex God made them or not. They are children, they do not have rights to do many things because again they are children! We do not allow them to receive their drives license when ever they want them, we do not allow them to drink alcohol when ever they want to and we should not allow them to change their sex when ever they went to. I have a public school athlete and do not want my child on the same team as a child who has changed their sex, nor do I want my child in the same locker rooms and rest rooms with a child who had changed their sex. I agree with the Governor of Virginia, the sex marked on their birth certificate is the sex of the locker rooms, rest rooms and teams they should be on.


Strongly Oppose. Trans Kids Deserve Safety and Respect.

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I oppose this proposed policy. Trans kids deserve respect and safety. Their identities are not a “belief.” They’re who they are.


Strongly support

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I strongly support this guidance


Parental Rights

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I strongly support Governor Youngkin’s parental rights policy!


PROTECT ALL CHILDREN

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All children should be nurtured and protected - including trans kids. Virginia is better than this.


Strongly Support Change in Transgender Student Policy/   Educator

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<p>Thank you for wanting to protect all of our children in Virginia Public Schools.  The policy change is focused on academic success and a safe learning environment for all students, not on political talking points.  This policy is not about hate, fear, or transphobia.  It is about common ideas, best practices for academic success and ways to encourage and support students in their goals, skills, and choices as they move into adulthood.  We need to make sure they are prepared to go into the workforce and are able to take care of themselves and/or their future families.  </p>


SUPPORT! SUPPORT! SUPPORT!

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Thank you Governor Youngkin!

You know exactly how Virginia feels!

The loud voices of a few do not speak for the whole!


Oppose!


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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


Thank you for PROTECTING the rights of ALL children!

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I passionately affirm Governor Youngkin's NEW educational guidelines for kids.  This is not about taking away rights, it's about protecting our children from being taught unnecessary information in school that has nothing to do with education.  It's about protecting the authority of parents who deserve to be in on the discussion of any changes our under age children want to make in the public education system.  It's about protecting children who know what gender they are from having to use the restroom and locker rooms with kids who are confused and unsure of how they identify.  There is a better way.  There is a safer approach.  I completely support our governor and this change.


STRONGLY Oppose.

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I think that these policies are an infringement on the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for the children of this state. People, regardless of their identity, have a right to be referred to how they wish to be referred to, allowed to go where their peers are allowed to go - to move freely, and for, if they wish, their personal information to be kept *personal* - that is, not the business of their parents, if they so do not wish. It does not do any harm to the child to keep their preferred name or pronouns from their parents or other people if they so choose to. If it is not their legal name or pronouns, that should not matter. They only issue would be that it could create unwanted friction between the child and their parents. These guidelines should be reversed to what they were previously, giving children the rights that they previously lived with.


Strongly oppose

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<p>I strongly oppose this legislation because it will harm trans youth and it enables bigotry. The governor should be ashamed of himself and I pray he realizes what a huge mistake this is.  </p>


Strongly opposed this legislation

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This legislation puts trans children at risk and supports bigots/encourages bigotry. I fiercely disagree with this legislation (and a lot of the governor's ideology in general.)


please make yourself useful,  stop using issues as political footballs

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<p>please make yourself useful, stop using student issues  as political  footballs </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE! Protect Trans kids!

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Completely opposed.  We must protect LGBTQIA kids!