Representation Matters for Trans and LGBTQIA students - this policy should not be enacted

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This policy is out of touch with best practices in psychology.  The National Association of School Psychologists, or NASP, (https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/diversity-and-social-justice/lgbtq-youth/transgender-youth) says, "NASP affirms our long-standing position on necessary policies and practices to support the safety and well-being of all students, including those who are transgender and gender diverse. We believe that the civil rights of transgender students are protected as part of U.S. public schools’ obligations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This includes respecting a person’s right to express gender identity, and the right to modify gender expression when necessary, and to have their gender identify affirmed and acknowledged. Our position is consistent with all major medical, mental health, and education organizations. "

A better use of my government's resources would be educating parents about gender identity and the best practices surrounding supporting students.

I believe teachers, librarians, and other school staff who say their spaces are sometimes the only places students feel safe sharing this aspect of their identities, and that refuge should stay for all students.

This policy is aimed at pleasing a subset of Virginia parents, not at protecting all of our youth. I encourage everyone who is a stakeholder in this policy to read the book "Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family" by Amy Ellis Nutt.  This powerful story tells how hurtful exclusionary policies can be to trans or gender-nonconforming youth and their families.

I am GenX and I am able to widen my mind to all of this new information. In 50 years, gender will be seen by everyone as a spectrum, not an absolute, just like today we acknowledge the obviousness of the spectrum for so many things that we used to see as absolute.  Let's acknowledge that in our schools.


Fully support the new policies proposed

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<p>I support these changes to return rights to parents and ensure a safer school environment for children. </p>


I strongly oppose

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<p>These policies are not rooted in evidence-based practice or guidelines. This will cause harm to some of our most vulnerable students. Please oppose! </p>


Be parents not friends

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<p>Thank you for standing up for parents' rights. Schools are supposed to work with parents, not in opposition to them. Parents need to start being parents and not their children's friends. Allowing your child to be something that they're not and something contrary to how they were created  should count as child abuse. Encouraging your child's independence is one thing but reinforcing their delusions or whims is another. If your child thought he was a bird and could fly off of the top of your house, would you let him? I hope not. Well, that is what you're doing with letting them to decide they want to be whatever sex they decide on a given day. You are causing irrevocable damage not only to them but to society as a whole. </p>


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Not in support of Governor's new policy

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While I think it's important that parents' rights are protected, I believe this issue is more complicated than that.  It assumes all students have understanding parents, that all children can safely "come out" to their parents - and that is not true. This new policy could add to a student's mental stress at home, as well as in school.  I do not believe that has been considered and I do not support the governor's new policy.


Support


SUPPORT 100%

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<p>This policy is common sense..... stop the madness.  Parents are responsible for their own kids not the school system.  If this is not passed, what will schools do with the children who kept secret things from their parents.  What is next after that?  Secret prostitution, secret drug running, the list could go on and on!  These kids are already vulnerable. </p>


Strongly oppose

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I oppose the proposed policy changes. I am a parent of two school aged children.

There is much in the proposed guidelines that is harmful to anyone who may be trans, non-binary, or a member of the LGBTQ+. I know others have pointed that out, and I realize that those who wrote the new guidelines believe that other freedoms override those concerns based on their interpretation of law. I disagree.

I find it extremely ironic that these new guidelines will require (and burden) the school to seek parental permission and retain documentation of such for anyone who wishes to go by a name other than their birth name. So James can't be called Jim without that permission, Elizabeth can't be called Beth, David can't be called Dave, Jonathan can't be called John without permission, etc, etc. This probably is going to affect 3/4 of students and is going to require quite a bit of additional work by the school. So much for limited government.


We support Gov Youngkin! Protecting our children

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Thank god for common sense and Gov Youngkin!


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Youngkin”s transgender policy

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I support the revised transgender policy. The government has no business blocking parent rights of underage children. Stay in your lane!  Yes to the revision.


Finally some sanity in the policy

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I support this modification to the policy. Schools are not supposed to operate in opposition to parents. They are already given a shocking amount of power, discretion, time, and money in order to educate our state's population of minors. Schools must understand that they are given an incredible responsibility and a mandate to work with parents - not in opposition to parents - in order to educate children.


On Safety and Religious Freedom

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In regards to the 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia's Public Schools, I, as the parent of a confirmed LGBTQ Virginia student, the parent of an LGBTQ questioning Virginia student, and an LGBTQ ally who was educated in Virginia public schools from kindergarten through high school graduation, have a number of concerns on how these policies reconcile to actually keep our students - especially our transgender students - safe.

These policies start with the statement: "...[T]he parents' right to autonomy in child rearing is a fundamental right protected by the Fourteenth Amendment of the United State Constitution and that state interference with that right must be justified by a compelling state interest." However, if I, as a parent, thought that the best way to rear my child was through the use of consistent, harsh physical and/or emotional damage or neglect, I could potentially face jail time and at the very least would be likely to have my child removed from my care, as we know these behaviors put the child in danger.

Too many of our LGBTQ youth and young adults, along with mental health professionals at varying levels, are still sharing stories of the emotional abuse - and sometimes physical abuse in the form of physical injury of eviction from the home - from parent(s) who will not support these youth for who they are. I am heartbroken at how many times I have been told that I am an anomaly for my full-fledged support for my LGBTQ child, because as a parent, I cannot understand how it is possible not to support and love my child just the way they are. However, there are clearly too many parents who do not behave the way I do, behaving quite the opposite in fact, and if a child is comfortable enough to confide in an educational/school professional when they cannot approach their parent, we owe it to the child's safety to keep that confidence in order to protect the child.

The Model Policies further go on to state that "...the First Amendment guarantees religious freedom and prohibits compelling others to affirm ideas that may be contrary to their personal religious beliefs." I am sure this is included to support those who claim that anything other than cisgender heterosexuality goes against their religious beliefs. This is perfectly fine, until it infringes on my sincerely held religious belief that all should be respected, regardless of the way they choose to express gender (if they express it at all) and who they love and are attracted to.

The First Principle of Unitarian Universalism, as currently accepted by the Unitarian Universalist Association, states that UU congregations affirm and promote "the inherent worth and dignity of every person." The Second Principle affirms and promotes "justice, equity, and compassion in human relations." These Principles have guided and continued to guide my support for the LGBTQ community. When someone fails to respect the inherent worth and dignity of another, and fails to allow for justice, equity, and compassion for another based on their sexual orientation and/or gender expression, they are acting in a way that goes against my sincerely held religious beliefs.

If these policies continue forth as written, that a child may not have any say in whether their parent is notified of their sexual orientation and/or gender expression, even if it would be to the detriment of the child, I feel the Virginia State Department of Education is violating my First Amendment right of freedom of religion.

Finally, I cannot stress this enough: the child's safety and well being absolutely cannot be ignored. LGBTQ youths and young adults are at a greatly increased risk of depression, self-harm (by way of physically harming themselves or engaging in risky behaviors), and suicide. Youths that are struggling with Depression and suicidal thoughts have increased anxiety and assuming they are in class at all, they are not focusing on their schoolwork, defeating the Department of Education's purpose to educate young Virginians.


Transgender Policy

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Thank you, Governor, for protecting our children. You have my unwavering support for your policies.


Support mental health care for suicidal kids- not a free pass to girl’s locker rooms and restrooms.

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If you are having suicidal thoughts, go to the doctor!!! New pronouns aren’t going to help you. Society has rules. The sooner in life you learn that, the better off you will be.


Support for the 2022 policy

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I fully support this policy and each of the Guiding Principles listed under Section II.  Parents who love and care for their children day in and day out should always be fully informed in all things that affect the welfare of their child.  A school should not have more say than a parent.

School should be a place where ALL kids can feel safe and learn without the distraction and hyperfocus on sexuality.  Virginia's kids deserve better from the public school systems and Virginia parents have spoken loud and clear - we have had enough!


Muslim community supports policy 100%.

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On behalf of the Muslim community, we support you 100%. Our children and especially our daughters deserve privacy and respect in their private areas such as bathrooms and locker rooms. Thank you governor.


Model 2022 Policies for Education - Yes

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<p>I support this policy. </p>


Parents must be informed and involved!  Thank you for this sensible Guidance Document.

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This new Guidance Document has my full support.  While every student should be valued and treated with dignity and respect, so should every parent.  Parents need to be informed and involved.  Schools should not and can not have the ability to keep this information from parents.


I support the new guidelines.  Wake up!  Trust the science and biology.

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Stop this insanity and protect our children.  The teachers of the extreme left need structure.


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Gay men support Youngkin’s policy 100%

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<p>As a gay democrat I have to say you’ve really come to bat for the children.  Just because I’m gay doesn’t mean I want girls in the bathroom with me or my children.  Stop letting these insane liberals use gay and lesbians to push their radical agenda.  </p>


I support Gov. Youngkin and this new policy

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<p>I support our governor in his efforts to empower parents to educate their children. </p>


Thank you for this great policy change!

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<p>Thank you Governor Youngkin for bringing safety and sanity back to our Commonwealth. </p>


YES! PLEASE!

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This is what Gov was elected for!!


I oppose! This model policy aims to remove protection of transgender and non-binary kids in schools!

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The 2021 guidance assists VA’s local education agencies in adopting comprehensive policies that will protect transgender and nonbinary students from bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools. Why remove it when it’s supposed to help create inclusive learning environments?!

And if the child is not ready or afraid to tell his/her parents (for a good reason sometimes!), why should teachers and school staff be required to forcibly “out” him/her to the parents against his/her will?!… Parents’ rights are not being undercut here, kids’ rights are!


I support my governor

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Thank you governor for doing this, I strongly support you.


I support the new guidelines!

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<p>I support the new guidelines! </p>


Yes to Governor Youngkin

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<p>I support Governor Youngkin administration proposal to restore parents rights and common sense </p>


Governor's change to Transgender's Rights in School

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The parents must be informed of any health issues that affect their children in school.  This includes items such as medications, thoughts of suicide, sexual activities, mental disorders, etc.  This should apply to all boys and girls under the age of 18.  They are minors and their parents need to know so that they can provide their children guidance and support.  After a boy or girl in school becomes 18, they can make major decisions themselves.  All of this is common sense, so the acceptance of the Governor's proposed changes are a no-brainer.


HIWASSEE TRANSGENDER VOLLEYBALL PLAYER SEVERELY INJURES FEMALE HIGH SCHOOLER WITH SPIKE TO THE FACE

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Give women back their sports and stop this liberal woke nonsense.


Governor you were elected to clean up this school insanity. Please don’t let us down.

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Someone needs to save our children from these liberal teaching environments.


Support.

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Support this initiative. Parents need to make decisions regarding their children.


Please bring back safe bathrooms

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Thank you governor for everything you doing, our vote wasn't a waste, our boys and girls need to be safe in all aspects.


I strongly support the issuance of this Guidance Document

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The 2022 Model Policies contained in the Guidance Document properly overturn the unconstitutional and grotesque 2021 policies, and restore the primacy of parents in the raising of their children, in accordance with the Code of Virginia. They should be implemented immediately.


I don't support this policy, you are the best governor ever.

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Thank you governor for stepping up for us, we are sick of these anti parental policies, we want VA back to where it was, may God bless you always.


I support this 100%

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I support the policy fully!


Make bathrooms safe again

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Protect our children from liberal sexual fantasy games.


If you are too ashamed to tell your parents, perhaps you should reconsider your actions.


100% Support this policy

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<p>Anything that cuts parents out of their kids lives is toxic. The Governor’s policy is absolutely common sense and in line with the overwhelming majority of Virginians if you actually look at the policy and not just liberal commentary surrounding it. Parents must be involved in these complicated situations and kids must have protection along biological lines. End of story. Thank you Governor Youngkin for standing up for us and protecting our children and the future of this state. </p>


I support the revised policy

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Thank you for updating these policies to defer to parents on how to raise kids—especially when it concerns how gender and sexuality issues are handled.

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


Oppose this policy.

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Glenn Youngkin won this election on lies and by tapping into white parent parental grievance, specifically opposing confronting history on racism and opposition to LGBTQIA rights. He is furthering this thru this harmful policy and will continue to do so and play to the ultra right-wing factions of the REPUBLICAN base (which is clearly headed into anti-democratic and fascist territory). This policy must not take effect unless he wants to eventual blood on his hands of transgender students who will be forced to make the decision on life or death, by their own hand.


I support Glenn Youngkin

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<p>Parents know their children’s needs better than anyone. If children are struggling with gender dysphoria, they need guidance and emotional support from parents. Under the new policies, school officials must keep parents fully informed, and require schools to enforce laws, regulations and policies that prohibit and deter bullying or harassment. Any issues related to children should start with the parents or their primary caregivers. </p>


Imagine hating trans people and thinking you're a good person.

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Is it so hard to let other people exist in peace? Is it truly so hard to treat your fellow man/woman/otherwise with respect, even if they were not born the gender they believe themselves to be? A trans person's right to exist does not inherently contradict your right to exercise your religion. Just because you do not understand does not give you the right to perpetuate hate and violence.

Maintain the document in effect. Uphold the freedom to choose how you exist, not the freedom to make other people live their lives according to your backwards beliefs.

Trans rights are human rights.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


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Protect parents' rights! Thank you, Gov. Youngkin!


Strongly support Glenn Youngkin 2022 model policies

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Thank you for protecting our children and parents rights!


Fully support the proposed guidelines

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<p>It is imperative that parents must have a say in what goes on in educational institution. Liberals ask for our vote yet do not want the parents to have the authority. </p>


I strongly support this policy.

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I strongly support this policy.


I support Gov Youngkin 2022 model policies

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<p style="text-align: left;">As a father of 3 young kids I support every measure to protect them. Therefore, I’m totally against all this grooming happening all over our country and especially in Fairfax County Public Schools. Parents are in charge and that’s it.  </p>


Support policy that prevents my daughter from having to see penis and balls in her locker room

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Please protect our kids from these pervert liberals.


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

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the 2021 Policies for treatment of transgender students' needs to be replace with the 2022 Polices. Schools need to be transparent, honest and respectful of all parents/families in the Commonwealth.


School transgender policies

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I support Governor Youngkin's proposed transgender policy changes for Virginia public schools.


Support

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I strongly support the guidance documents.


Informing Parents is Critical

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I am in total support of Governor Youngkin's plan. Children under age 18 are considered minors and "dependents" by the law, as they are not mature enough to make important decisions for themselves.  This is why they cannot purchase cigarettes, drink alcohol, or vote. Science has shown that the prefrontal cortex (which is responsible for decion making, risk analysis, management of emotions, and impulse control) is not fully formed until the mid twenties. Children need their parents to keep them safe and assist them with making good decisions, particularly when it comes to life altering decisions! Schools do not have the right to withhold information about our minor children on any issue.


I oppose this bigoted policy change

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Stop persecuting LGBTQ+ children.


I oppose these harmful and violent policy changes.

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<p>As a gender and sexuality studies scholar who has been actively involved with the LGBTQ+ and feminist movements for more than a decade I wish to document my extreme disgust with Gov. Youngkin's deplorable proposal about trans and Gender variant youth.  Children as young as three and four years old know their gender identities and it has been documented by the American Psychological Association as well as international organizations at both pediatric and adult levels that affirming trans and gender variant people is a LIFE SAVING course of action. Anything short of affirming trans youth and their parents' decisions to affirm the same is abusive and violent to these young people. They have rights to their bodies and their identities. Youngkin's proposal violates those rights and the young people of Virginia deserve better. </p>


Support updated 2022 policy

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The proposed model is reasonable and fair to all, respecting all individuals and ensuring parents are involved with their children.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Strongly oppose these harmful policies

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These model policies are flawed right from the Definitions section. How can you say that in order to be trans, you have to have a note from your parents? Parental approval is not what makes someone trans. Some parents acknowledge their child’s identity, and some do not. That makes zero difference in whether or not the child is trans. An accurate definition of “transgender student” would be “a student whose gender identity differs from the sex they had or were identified as having at birth”. That is it. There are no other requirements to be trans. They don’t need a Trans License issued by the government. They don’t need a signed doctor’s note. They don’t need a passing grade on a Trans Exam. They don’t need a permission slip signed by their mom. If a student strongly feels that they are trans, then they are trans.

There are some parents who think they can force their children to be straight and cisgender. They think that if their child never sees or hears about queer people, their kid will turn out “normal”. They think that they can drive out any queerness through denial and, if necessary, brute force. They will not accept their children’s identities, and they want to prevent teachers from being accepting as well. It is a misguided and even hateful approach.

When I was in high school, our theater department put on a show that included a gay character. He appeared in one scene, acted flamboyantly for humor, and mentioned having a boyfriend. That was it. My dad disapproved and wrote an email to the theater director, saying that it was inappropriate to be showing such content. My dad wanted to create a world in which I would never see or hear about gay people, because he thought it would make me turn out straight. And in many ways he succeeded. There were a number of shows or movies with gay characters that never made their way into our house. But ultimately, it didn’t work. My life was filled with examples of straight people, and I still turned out gay. I would have been gay even if didn’t hear the word “gay” until I turned 18. I would have been gay even if I had never met another gay person. It is just part of who I am, with or without a permission slip from my parents. Parents cannot choose how their children identify.

I would like to see a world where we treat children more like actual people. If a child says they are being bullied by a classmate, we should believe them. If they say they are being beaten by a parent, we should believe them. If they say that they want to be called “Katie” rather than “Tyler”, we should believe them. This isn’t a difficult concept.

These policies create an unfair division. The trans students who have accepting and supportive parents at home are allowed to be accepted and supported at school. The trans students who have bigoted, abusive, or otherwise untrustworthy parents at home are not allowed to be accepted and supported at school. This is kind of like saying, “Your parents didn’t let you eat breakfast this morning? Then you aren’t allowed to eat the school lunch.” Why are we punishing the students who need the most support?


You are the best governor ever. Thank you Governor Youngkin!!

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Thank you for protecting our girls.


You are the best governor ever. Thank you Governor Youngkin!


You are the best governor ever. Thank you Governor Youngkin.


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<p>Thank you for protecting our girls </p>


Strongly Oppose!

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Strongly oppose!!! Trans rights and LGBTQ+ rights are human rights!!! Strongly oppose these policies!!!


I’m support of 2022 Model Policies

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We know our children’s needs better than anyone. If children are struggling with gender issues, they need guidance and emotional support from us. I like the new policies.  We should be kept fully informed, and schools should enforce laws, regulations and policies that prohibit and deter bullying or harassment.


So much yes!

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I fully support this guidance.


Support

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I fully support this common sense guidance that protects all students.


Absolutely oppose 100%

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As a trans kid, I cannot tell you enough the amount of damage this policy is going to cause. Google or Bing (or whatever search engine you use) is literally free. It is so easy to use any of those search engines to search up and find the impact of laws/policies like this on the mental health of trans kids or people in general.

Claiming to want to create a safer environment and an environment so that students can learn is exactly the opposite of what this law will do. When a child, teen, or adult does not feel comfortable or safe in an environment, they close up and don't listen or learn. That is what this policy will do: create an unsafe and unwelcoming environment for trans, genderqueer, and intersex people which will, as I said before, make them close up, feel like , and not learn.

I'm not going to right a whole essay on why this policy sucks and why trans rights are human rights, one because it would be too long and no one would want to read it, and two, because it is so simple to type or have someone type into a search engine how devasting these policies are and how acceptance is life changing.

To everyone and anyone who agrees with this policy, I beg you to listen to the stories of trans and gender-nonconforming people and to really absorb what they are saying, not just critique their experiences; to open your eyes. And I hope that if one day you have a trans kid, that you learn from your mistakes and accept that child with open arms, or if you already do, I sincerely hope you educate yourself and once again open your eyes and your heart, because I genuinely fear for that child's safety, health, and well-being if you continue down this hateful path.


Stop validating personality disorders

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<p>You’re a boy or a girl.  It’s simple biology.  Stop make believe gender. </p>


Supporting the Policy and Parental Rights

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<p>Withholding any information from parents that prohibits or complicates their ability to help their children through what is a difficult time is unacceptable, and inhumane to both the parents and children. I support Governor Youngkin's proposal. Thank you to the Governor and his staff for their common sense approach on this issue. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Strongly oppose this so-called "model" policy

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<p>I strongly oppose this so-called model policy.  It is based upon fear of the "other" rather than actual experience and knowledge, and is incredibly harmful to our transgender students -- and all students for that matter.   Virginia was once a "leader" in segregationist policies.  Let's not repeat history with yet another backwards policy.    </p>


in support


Opposition to anti-trasgender policies

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I am writing in opposition to the proposed new rules. These rules are clearly counter to the intent of the legislation that enabled this rule-making process. I ask the Governor's office to cite, in its final rules, what portions of the legislative process (legislator debates or comments, drafting notes, etc.) support its shocking re-interpretation and near-100% reversal of the regulations that were previously in place.

I also ask for a clearer statement of the fact base underlying this proposal. What peer-reviewed research supports these new recommendations?


Model policy

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I fully support Gov Youngkin’s model policies. Parents rights matter.


Governor Youngkin’s policies for public schools

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<p>I strongly support the new policies that Gov. Youngkin’s education department rewrote, that restored parental rights and students safety </p>


Trans rights are constitutional rights

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<p style="text-align: center;">Trans students are just as valid as any Christian student.  In fact, they are identical.  Their rights by the constitution are the same.  Stop trying to use the bible as a governing document.  We only have one, the constitution.  </p>


What the hell is a furry? Liberals have seriously lost their minds!!!!!!

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<p>Governor, please bring some sanity back to these school districts. The liberals are playing fantasy games with these children. </p>


Support Govenor Youngkin's 2022 model policies

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<p>Thank you Govenor Youngkin </p>


I strongly oppose thus policy

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Protect trans kids today and every day.


100% support Govenor Youngkin's 2022 model policies

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Thank you Govenor for protecting our children and upholding parents rights!


I oppose this fully.


I support Governor Youngkin’s policy.

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Parents are the primary educators of their children and also have the right to decide what happens to their children while they are at school. I support Governor Youngkin’s policy changes in support of the parents. Please protect the relationship between parent and child.


This policy is detrimental and dehumanizing to students

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<p>As an educator, this policy terrifies me because it takes students' autonomy and cloaks that injustice in "parental rights". Children are independent, autonomous people. Protecting children is sometimes at odds with their parents' "rights", especially if you consider physical and sexual control over children a part of "parental rights". I'm disgusted that Glenn Youngkin and a number of Virginia policymakers are advocating for full parental control at the expense of children's liberty. This policy and those who support it are further alienating young people who desperately need support, and doing so in the one safe space transgender students have. </p>


Oppose this policy

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<p>Protect transgender kids </p>


Common sense

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Common sense law thank you Governor Youngkin for protecting parents rights


Oppose youngkin transgender policy

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<p>Oppose this youngkin policy </p>


Strongly oppose - stop scapegoating trans youth

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This new policy is not in the interest of students or parents. All it will do is either a) out gay and trans kids to their parents against their will or b) force them into hiding, isolation, and invisibility. Sadly, Gov. Youngkin knows this and doesn't care as long as he can score political points by whipping up hysteria among parents.


This is a terrible policy decision.


These suicides weren't around until trans

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<p>Our obsession with being oppressed is driving young women to remove healthy breast tissue. We are glorifying victimhood, making masculine virtue primary, and telling children sexual dimporphism isn't real at the most vulnerable time in children's lives. These suicides before and after acceptance are LIBERALS FAULT. </p>


In support of policy

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<p>I strongly support the governor's proposed policies on the treatment of transgender students in schools.  I believe it is a pragmatic approach and respects the rights of all involved. It ensures the parents, who are primarily responsible for their child's development, are aware of psychological issues, a practice which is consistent with the principles held by professional counselors and social workers as a tenet of their field (ie family systems theory).  I am also in favor of schools examining the legal issues this raises for teachers/employees in the school, who do not agree with transgender ideology.  I hope this policy is adopted.  </p>


I support the new 2022 Guidance policy

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I support parental rights and appreciate the new administration's recognition of these inherent rights.  The policy seems fair and balanced, seeking to respect all individuals involved at public schools without usurping the natural authority of parents.


Transgender policy

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<p>Strongly opposed to this legislation </p>


Oppose this infringement of parental rights

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Parents should have the final say on matters such as this involving minors. The state has no business coming between parents and their children unless there is strong evidence of gross neglect or abuse. This situation does not meet this criteria.


Do not do this.


Opposed to the proposed model policy as it is against state and federal laws.

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<p>Plain and simple, the existing model policy follows federal and state laws that provide protections to trans students. Governor Youngkin's proposed model policy is counter to existing law.  If the proposed policies are approved after this public comment period,  be assured there will be strong and successful lawsuits against the changes.  Please don't waste taxpayer money by trying to replace the existing model policy.  </p>


Strongly Support the New Policy

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<p>I support the governor's new policy that affirms the rights of parents to determine what's best for their children.   </p>


Oppose this ill-considered policy

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We are writing to strongly oppose the proposed new model policies, which represent a huge step backwards for our state and localities.   These proposed policies do not respect kids choices or privacy.  They don’t contemplate the entirely real likelihood that young people can be put into danger in some cases from their family, where the need for privacy and discretion at their school is critical.  Many simply cannot receive ‘permission’ from their parents without risk — should this strip their rights under state and federal human rights law from them?  Further, it doesn’t not consider the real risk of suicide and suicidal ideation from trans young people not being referred to by their preferred name and gender.    Trans people just want to exist, participate, learn, grow and be the version of themselves that they want to be.  Let them just be themselves.  They are deserving of this and the respect that comes with it.  We oppose the proposed policy in the strongest and most unequivocal of terms.


100% support this policy

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<p>Parents know their children's needs better than anyone.  </p>


Parents have the right to be parents and to be involved in their children's lives

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<p>Parents must be involved in their children's lives. </p>


Strongly oppose

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I voted for Gov Youngkin but this proposal makes me extremely sad for our children. While I don’t fully understand gender transitions or non binary choices, I support them. I support things like no gender affirming surgery or medications until the child is over 18, but not allowing them to use the pronouns they identify at the moment as? How is that hurting anyone else? Let them experiment, feel supported and included, and make their final decision long term having been able to follow their feelings urging their formative years. This proposal concerns me for the mental health and acceptance of students who are different than the societal norms- and they may not be accepted at home but they should be accepted by their school and faculty, which sometimes is the only safe space children have. Thank you for considering.


I'm alarmed by the new govt ideology -- it treats children as property instead of as individuals

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My main takeaways comparing the two documents on policies towards transgender students:

The Youngkin administration seems to be putting a heavy emphasis on the rights of adults (parents and teachers) to treat children as they please, instead of focusing on the individual rights of the students

The new document prioritizes specific personal religious beliefs over basic decency and respect towards others

These changes seem to me to dehumanize transgender students, and will likely set the stage for an increase in bullying and abuse.


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<p>Very thankful for the Governor's new policies for Parent Rights. It is about time for a commonsense approach that recognizes the fundamental rights of parents. Children are not 'wards' of the state to be molded into 'politically correct' clones. Raising and being responsible for your children are inalienable rights of parents. </p>


STRONGLY OBJECT

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<p>Why are we outing trans students to unsafe households?!?! Then they won’t have any space to be who they are in an accepting environment!!!!! </p>


Support Parent's Rights

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I support the proposed policy, especially the parent's rights to be in control of the decisions affecting their children.  It is parents and family that have much more concern for a child's well being and mental health than the typical school employee - most parents have a lifetime commitment to their children's health and success.


If liberal women weren’t so intolerable, there would be a dad helping to raise these kids.

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If these kids had a masculine father in the family, they wouldn’t have gender confusion.


Transgender policy

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<p>I’m at a lost for words. Public education is for educating our kids academically. Kids explore all kinds of things and it is the parent’s responsibility to guide them through it safely. This is family business! Thank you Governor Youngkin!! </p>


I fully support this new policy

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Thank you for this new policy. I fully support it!


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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Virginia Department of Education,

I am a life long Virginian, licensed teacher in the State, and the parent of a young transgender adult and I STRONGLY oppose the proposed 2022 transgender student policy. This proposed policy goes against all of the medical and mental health guidelines taken in consideration in the current policy. This discriminatory policy does not allow teachers and staff like myself to support trans kids in the classroom as we would desire to do.  These new proposed policies do not take into consideration at all the data and rates of suicidal ideation and actions in those trans youth that are not supported with their preferred name and pronouns in a supportive environment.  The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health found that 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half (53%) of transgender and nonbinary youth. Nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide. However, LGBTQ youth who had access to an LGBTQ-affirming school reported lower rates of attempting suicide than those who did not. Additionally, learning about LGBTQ people or issues wasassociated with significantly lower odds (23%) of a past-year suicide attempt in LGBTQ students.  Almost 1,000 medical, mental health, and social work professionals have signed a letter in opposing these new policies. Please take this into consideration.  Transgender youth are just doing their best to learn, participate, and be their authentic selves like everyone else. Please talk to someone who is transgender and learn more before instituting these discriminatory policies.  Thank you.


The new policies are cruel and dangerous to transgender children

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<p>The new policies Youngkin proposes about transgender school kids would cause transgender kids serious emotional and psychological harm both at school and sometimes at home after being outed, and they would often be harassed and harmed physically also.    Such policies also significantly increase suicide rates for transgender kids.    These are very cruel and oppressive proposed policies, and I strongly oppose them. </p>


I strongly oppose this guidance document

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As an educator, I cannot support policies that would hurt children. Transgender children deserve support and safety just as much as cisgender children.


Strongly Oppose 2022 Policy

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Virginia Department of Education,

I am a life long Virginian, licensed teacher in the State, and the mother of a young transgender adult and I STRONGLY oppose the proposed 2022 transgender student policy. This proposed policy goes against all of the medical and mental health guidelines taken in consideration in the current policy. This proposed policy appears to assume trans kids are perpetuators and not just young people that desire to be their true authentic selves like everyone else their age.  This policy does not allow teachers and staff like myself support trans kids in the classroom as we would desire to do. It also does not take into consideration that even if a student’s parents are supportive, if they move to Virginia from other States, it may be impossible to have birth certificate changes.  In addition, these new proposed policies do not take into consideration at all the data and rates of suicidal ideation and actions in those trans youth that are not supported with their preferred name and pronouns in a supportive environment.  The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health found that 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half (53%) of transgender and nonbinary youth. Nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide. However, LGBTQ youth who had access to an LGBTQ-affirming school reported lower rates of attempting suicide than those who did not. Additionally, learning about LGBTQ people or issues wasassociated with significantly lower odds (23%) of a past-year suicide attempt in LGBTQ students.  Almost 1,000 medical, mental health, and social work professionals have signed a letter in opposing these new policies. Please take this into consideration.  Transgender youth are just doing their best to learn, participate, and be their authentic selves like everyone else. Please talk to someone who is transgender and learn more before instituting these discriminatory policies.  Thank you.


Thank you Governor Youngkin!

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I strongly support Governor Youngkin with his changes to this policy. The majority of students should not be made to feel unsafe in locker rooms and bathrooms just because of a few students. Parents rights are extremely important. Minors, by definition, under the age of 18, should not be making adult decisions. Thank you Governor Youngkin for trying to right some of the craziness in our world! Parents have to be allowed to decide what is right for their child. We need to protect all students! Every day!


Thank you!

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<p>I 100% support the Governor Yongkin’s proposed legislation. Giving rights to one group, should not diminish the rights of another. Northams legislation did just that. I may not agree with everything that Governor Youngkin stands for but I wholeheartedly agree with his new legislation regarding transgender policies in public school. </p>


New Pro-Parent Policies/Model Policies 2022 on the Privacy, Dignity and Respect for All Students and

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<p>The new model policies reflect the reality of family life and the responsibilities of parents for their children's welfare in every aspect of life.  I applaud the fact that Model Policies 2022 are broadly inclusive and respectful of every student and all parents, and they make it clear that education, not social transformation, is the purpose of Virginia's schools.  The policies are clearly stated, well-reasoned and consistent with legal precedents.  These are commonsense policies, sorely needed.   I hope that all Virginia students and their parents, school officials and school boards will be respectful of each other in their discourse and will fully implement these policies  throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.  </p>


This rule ROCKS!!  GO YOUNGKIN!


I support the new guidance-2022

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All students deserve dignity and respect.  Parental rights should also be honored.  I have been a teacher.  Most teachers have the best interest of the children in mind--but they do not replace the parents.  Teachers do not know the kids better than their parents in most cases. And, I have seen some teachers that have displayed very poor judgment from time to time.  They are people, too--and are not infallible.

As for the treatment of transgender students--of course, they should be treated kindly and with respect--but that does not mean their wishes should supersede the concerns of all other students.  Biology is a science and biological boys do not belong on girls' sports teams--nor in girls' locker rooms.  Other accomodations can be made.


You are the best governor ever. Thank you Governor Youngkin.


Support Governor Younkin - there is no discrimination in the document.

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NOTHING that Younkin put in the proposed law is offensive to trans or any other type of individual.   There is a trend where people are going after couples kids and pushing them to be gay.  Its nuts!!  Kudos to Youngkin!


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<p>This simply protects our kids and takes small actionable steps until we have new laws in place for transgenders. </p>


Support Gov Youngkin

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Please implementing this new Model Policies for the protection of all our children and parents.

Thank you Governor!


I strongly support this new policy.

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Thank you Governor for standing up for ALL the citizens of Virginia. May God reward you!


Yes - fully support this new policy

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<p>I fully support parental rights - thank you Governor Youngkin! </p>


Thank you, Mr Governor!

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Thank you so much for recognizing the sacred role of parents in the care of our children! We know the needs of our kids best and should be the first called upon when our children are facing serious questions. Thank you for overhauling the disastrous policies implemented by Northam!


Fully support Gov Youngkin and this Policy Overhaul

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Parents are the first educators of their and have the right to know what, why, when, where, and how the Virginia DOE incorporates into the curriculum at each grade level of formal education, from Pre-school through high school. Course content syllabi should be provided to parents for each grade/course/class at the start of each school year and/or semester course transitions or relocations from one course to another for each child attending Virginia Public Schools. Transparency and awareness of formal education topics in Virginia Public School schools should be a parents right.


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I oppose this in the strongest possible manor.


Absolutely PRO the 2022 Model Policies

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The new policies honor the role of parents in the care of their children. Parents know their children's needs better than anyone.


Stop making people's lives harder

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Trans kids and their parents have enough trouble without the government stepping in to tell them they aren't allowed to exist. I'm a parent of three young Virginians and none of our rights are affected by letting trans kids have access to information and use the bathroom that makes them most comfortable. The Republican faction's obsession that somewhere someone may be happy is getting really old in the face of the very real issues threatening our state and its people. Get over yourselves.


Overhauling the Virginia Department of Education Transgender Policy

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Please overhaul the Virginia Department of Education transgender policy mandates on public schools and replacing them with regulations that restore parental rights and protection of the First Amendment rights of students and staff.

My wife and I are opposed to having anyone associated with the Virginia Department of Education (VDoE) promoting or engaging in any school discourse with minors or with my own children regarding the topic of "transgender" or related topics.  We are also opposed to  having the VDoE procure any third party affiliation for the same purpose.  Furthermore, we are opposed to the VDoE entering into any discussion with minors, or my children regarding the topic of sexual preferences, and activities of such nature.  Cease and desist indoctrinating minors with social ideologies that dare to supersede parental rights, obligations, and moral beliefs.  Teach the core-classical subjects you (VDoE) are charged with, and which are necessary for the educational advancement of our children in arithmetic, biology, languages, English, chemistry, physics, science, history...


On the role of parents

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I support the positive reforms on the new policies that will uphold parents constitutional rights to guide their child's development.

I believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and must be participants fully involved in their children development.

As such, school officials must keep parents fully informed about any issue regarding a child.  They also must provide a safe environment to protect children regarding sex-specifics athletics and use of bathrooms that correspond to their sex.


I strongly support the 2022 Model Policies.

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I strongly agree that it is the fundamental right of parents to direct the care, upbringing and education of their children.  Therefore, I support Gov. Youngkin’s 2022 Model Policies.D


I support this fully

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i support glen youngkin policy on this..giving parental choice on gender identity .


Thank you for the 2022 Model Policies!

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I totally agreed with the new proposed Model Policies which will protect the parents' rights as well as the student's rights. Thanks Gov Youngkin!


Transgender policy

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<p>I agree with Gov. Youngkin! </p>


Thank you Mr Governor

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Thank you Mr Governor!  The woke left mob of the Democrat Party is focused on the wrong subjects in education.  We need to focus on math, science, history, English, and electives with a balanced unbiased perspective.  As far as transgender goes, the schools have zero grounds to involve themselves into this subject.

Furthermore, children should be banned from making such a decision until at least 18 because they do not have the life experience, emotional stability, or self awareness to make such decisions.  This is why we do not allow children to engage in certain behaviors or contracts until later ages.  For example, we say children are not prepared to engage in sexual activity at the age of 12 and anything of the kind is criminal under the law.  But, liberals want to allow children to take dangerous drugs that are not yet understood and their long term effects or participate in life altering surgeries of the physical body.  This is plain nuts!!  I could give tons of examples that contradict their agenda.

I only say PLEASE CONTINUE THE FIGHT AND HELP US PROTECT OUR CHILDREN!  God bless you Mr. Governor!


I fully oppose these policies

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I write as a Virginia taxpayer and parent of two young children, and I am personally disgusted by the “2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools.”  The Virginia Department of Education would use the moniker of “Parents’ Rights” as a basis to target and victimize an already marginalized and vulnerable population of children whom the school system has a legal obligation to protect from discrimination under the Constitution and Title IX.  How dare the government use parents such as myself as a sword and shield for its unlawful discrimination. It is the students who have the right to be free from discrimination under the federal civil rights laws such as Title IX, not adults who may be uncomfortable with their non-conforming gender expression. Certainly, students do not need a permission slip from their parents to not be discriminated against in school.  Moreover, it is inappropriate and counter to educational goals to coerce students into conforming to sex stereotypes so that anti-trans adults can pretend transgender students do not exist. What does it say about a person who is so threatened by another’s personal pronouns that they would support the discrimination of children in a learning environment?

When students are targeted and victimized because of who they are, student safety and wellbeing plummets. Our students are already living in an environment with real risks to their health and safety, such as the constant threat of active shooters from those inside and outside of the school community.  Yet, these model policies create new threats that can lead to disastrous physical and mental health outcomes. For example, the policies’ proposal to single out transgender girls and other gender diverse students for segregation from classmates create greater risks of discriminatory harassment and violence. Why would the school system knowingly create a hostile climate for students and make it harder for them to succeed in pursuit of their education?

Rather than engage in name calling using terms like “bigot,” which is what part of me really wants to do, I will speak from the heart.  I know a child who would be subject to immense physical and mental harm were these policies enacted. I love that child’s family. This child lives in a society that wants it to internalize the notion that there is something wrong with who they are, that they are inherently different, and that their existence is even dangerous to a vocal minority uncomfortable with their nonconformity. This child already suffers from social isolation and struggles in school because of it.  I cannot support a school system that would want to do anything other than everything they can to help this child succeed. Yet, the Department of Education is on the verge of enacting a policy that relegates transgender students to a lesser status in blatant violation of the Constitution and federal Civil Rights laws, let alone basic human dignity.

I oppose these policies.


Protect trans kids

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<p>I strongly oppose this. Passing this will bring so much harm to trans kids. Children should be able to express themselves freely. </p>


Disgusting Bigotry and Ignorance

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As the subject says, these proposed "model policies" are just disgusting bigotry and ignorance masquerading as parental concern. Manufactured "culture war" stupidity is all Youngkin and his ilk have to offer, and every fool that endorses this should be ashamed of themselves, but it's clear they're not capable of shame. Parents that are unqualified to teach in public schools  are being used as useful idiots for hateful conservative Christian ideology, and children WILL die for this idiocy if these horrible policies are enacted.


I fully support Gov Youngkin and parental rights

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<p>Parents should make decisions for their minor children, not teachers. The government should stay out of the role of parents. Educators should not be influencing our children starting at an early age to question their gender and cause confusion. Their role is to teach basic education - reading, writing, math, history, science, etc. Governor Youngkin's policies protect all children. </p>


Stop this radical gender madness!

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<p>Boys are born boys and girls are born girls, period. Not only should it be illegal for a member of the opposite sex to enter the incorrect bathroom, transgender surgery needs to be outlawed in the state of VA. Thank you Gov. Youngkin for protecting our children from these groomer teachers. </p>


Agree with Youngkin

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As Governor Youngkin would like to hear from all citizens in regards to his Model 2022 Policies for Education, I desire to address this situation. The 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools provides better guidance to Virginia school boards about “transgender” issues that is more in alignment with statutory provisions and legal precedence affirming parental rights. The improvements made by Gov. Youngkin’s administration include: 1) Eliminating the entire listing of subjective gender terms and clarifies that “sex” refers simply to biological sex.

2)Providing statutory and legal references that support policies retaining protections for parental rights and students' privacy and safety.

3)Prohibiting school districts from encouraging or instructing school personnel to withhold gender-related information about a student from their parents.

4)Ensuring that students participate only in the athletic program or activity that corresponds with their biological sex.

Thank  you, Governor, for your awareness of and to our constitutional rights and not infringing upon them and for giving these your priority.  We pray for those who seek to destroy and harm our students and our nation, that they might seek Our Lord's will and not oppose Him and His statutes.


Protecting our kids

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Student participation in sex-specific athletics should be determined by biological sex in school activities and events such as locker rooms, bathrooms, overnight travel.


I oppose this fully.


Parents, children and schools

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Parents are responsible for moral education of children and not schools.  Biological gender is the only gender and cannot be changed.  Schools must not conceal anything that parents should know about their children, regarding behavior or educational performance.


Protect our trans kids

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Don't impose those restrictions!


Parents must be the first educators of their children

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<p>Parents are the first educators of their children!  They must be involved in nurturing and caring for their offspring. Therefore,  education must be transparent at all times so there is no question as to who has the first say about what their children are learning in the schools. Respect for one another stems from this co-education. It enables the child to grow in an atmosphere of honesty and understanding. From this environment we see leadership that brings truth to our society. </p>


Agree with proposed policies.

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<p>Common sense approach to a complex problem.  Children should not be forced to reject science and fact just to appease someones feelings.  </p>


Strongly support Governor Youngkin and the new Model Policies

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Thanks Governor Youngkin for the newly proposed Model Policies. Let's restore our parental rights and protect our children.


2022 Model Education Policy

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I agree with Governor Youngkin for putting forth this policy.  Each student should adhere to their biological identity unless otherwise requested by the student’s parents, providing the parents can give specific reasons why their child should identify as something other than their biological identity and approval is given by their respective school board.   The parents should also have to accept responsibility if their child commits an offense against another as the result of being granted this alter identity (e.g.  a trans-male commits an assault against a biological female in a girls bathroom).


I support the parents rights and the 1st amendment

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<p>I support the right of parents to be parents and to the end be informed regarding the activities involving their children and the educational environment their child is exposed to.  Neither parents nor students should feel compelled to silence for fear of punitive action when communicating regarding the well being of their children. To these ends I support the current efforts of Governor Youngkin.  </p>


New Model Policies protect our children's rights.

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<p>As a parent of children who are participating in sports, I was very concerned when my children are uncomfortable to see an opposite sex joins their team. </p>


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


Trans gender

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Terrible idea! Making a separate policy for to single out one population instead of including them with the rest of the school's students.


Let student and PARENTS decide

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For an administration that mandates school boards consider parents' concerns, it is baffling that the parent is removed from consideration on this issue. Trans students are already subjected to being ostracized, harassed, belittled, and bullied by classmates. Now let's add adult authorities to the mix, bullying CHILDREN in the form of teachers, school authorities, and somebody else's parents. If there is an issue of sexual harassment in a bathroom or locker room, by all means, let schools investigate, as long as both sides are heard, and EVERY child's concerns are addressed without judging, or using one's authority to pick and choose who's accusations are worth following. Tolerance is easy when everyone speaks the same language, is the same race, votes and prays the same as you. True tolerance is hard, and needs people with open minds and hearts. Freedom is easy when everyone thinks and acts the same. True freedom is hard and uses true tolerance of others points of view. Ones morality is PERSONAL. Keep the state out of peoples lives. I strongly support the parents of their transgender children who are trying to help their children grow and thrive. They are NOT the ones making an issue of which bathroom someone uses. Everyone is in a separate booth. Exactly who is it that is peeking under the stall?


Thank you for fighting for parents and kids

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<p>Thank you for fighting for the rights of parents. </p>


Let's restore parental rights

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<p>I'm looking forward for the implementing this legislation which will restore our parental rights and protecting our children from harm. </p>


Thank you, Governor Youngkin


Strongly Oppose

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<p>"As part of that work, educators strive to meet the individual needs of all students entrusted to their care, and teachers work to create educational environments where all students thrive. The Virginia Department of Education (the "Department") recognizes that each child is a unique individual with distinctive abilities and characteristics that should be valued and respected. All students have the right to attend school in an environment free of discrimination, harassment, or bullying. The Department supports efforts to protect and encourage respect for all students." - If this bill goes into effect, this statement will no longer hold true. Period.</p>
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Students should use the facilities that correspond to their biological sex.

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<p>Transgender students have the right to say what gender they want to be but the other students also have their rights to protect themselves from the wrong doers. </p>


I Oppose the 2022 Model Policies

Schools are incredible environments for students to learn about themselves and the world around them, and the 2022 Model Policies threaten that environment for queer students.
The 2021 Model Policies prohibited “any and all discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on an individual’s actual or perceived . . . sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.” The 2021 Model Policies also required that “[a]ny incident or complaint of discrimination, harassment, or bullying shall be given prompt attention” and that “[c]omplaints alleging discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived gender identity shall be handled in the same manner as other discrimination or harassment complaints.” Finally, the 2021 Model Policies required the establishment of a school contact for both students and parents should the complaint be “not resolved at the school level.” The 2022 Model Policies make disappointing and harmful changes to bullying, harassment, and discrimination policies.
First, it removes the explicit protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Instead, the only gender identity term it protects explicitly is “sex” which is defined by the 2022 Model Policies as “biological sex.” While the bullying, harassment, and discrimination prohibitions also protect “any other characteristic protected by law,” the removal of sexual orientation and gender identity as explicit categories sends a clear message: VDOE does not care about LGBTQ+ youth being bullied, harassed, or discriminated against. Second, the 2022 Model Policies require that “[s]chool personnel shall be trained annually on health and mental wellness support to, and safety of, all students.” This is a drastic change from the 2021 Model Policies which required “[a]ll school mental health professionals shall be trained annually on topics relating to LGBTQ+ students, including safety and support for LGBTQ+ students.” The 2022 Model Policies therefore explicitly erase required training for staff on LGBTQ+ health and mental well-being.
Thankfully, the 2022 Model Policies keep the language of the 2021 Model Policies that “[a]ny incident or complaint of discrimination, harassment, or bullying shall be given prompt attention, including investigating the incident and taking appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action, by the school administrator.” It also keeps the language that “[t]he [School Division’s Designated Contact] shall be available to hear concerns from students and parents when complaints are not resolved at the school level.” It also adds additional language that “[b]ullying of any student by another student, for any reason, cannot be tolerated in our schools. Intervening immediately to stop bullying on the spot can help ensure a safer school environment for all students.”
Stopping bullying for any student is an important goal for Virginia’s K-12 public schools. Myconcern is that gender identity and sexual orientation are no longer explicitly protected classes under the 2022 Model Policies and that school personnel are no longer required to obtain LGBTQ+ specific health and mental wellness professional development. In fact, it feels like VDOE is bullying the very trans kids they are claiming to protect by removing resources and policies aimed at supporting and protecting them.
For these reasons, I ask you to repeal the 2022 Model Policies and reinstate the 2021 Model Policies.

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Schools are incredible environments for students to learn about themselves and the world around them, and the 2022 Model Policies threaten that environment for queer students.

The 2021 Model Policies prohibited “any and all discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on an individual’s actual or perceived . . . sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.” The 2021 Model Policies also required that “[a]ny incident or complaint of discrimination, harassment, or bullying shall be given prompt attention” and that “[c]omplaints alleging discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived gender identity shall be handled in the same manner as other discrimination or harassment complaints.” Finally, the 2021 Model Policies required the establishment of a school contact for both students and parents should the complaint be “not resolved at the school level.” The 2022 Model Policies make disappointing and harmful changes to bullying, harassment, and discrimination policies.

First, it removes the explicit protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Instead, the only gender identity term it protects explicitly is “sex” which is defined by the 2022 Model Policies as “biological sex.” While the bullying, harassment, and discrimination prohibitions also protect “any other characteristic protected by law,” the removal of sexual orientation and gender identity as explicit categories sends a clear message: VDOE does not care about LGBTQ+ youth being bullied, harassed, or discriminated against. Second, the 2022 Model Policies require that “[s]chool personnel shall be trained annually on health and mental wellness support to, and safety of, all students.” This is a drastic change from the 2021 Model Policies which required “[a]ll school mental health professionals shall be trained annually on topics relating to LGBTQ+ students, including safety and support for LGBTQ+ students.” The 2022 Model Policies therefore explicitly erase required training for staff on LGBTQ+ health and mental well-being.

Thankfully, the 2022 Model Policies keep the language of the 2021 Model Policies that “[a]ny incident or complaint of discrimination, harassment, or bullying shall be given prompt attention, including investigating the incident and taking appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action, by the school administrator.” It also keeps the language that “[t]he [School Division’s Designated Contact] shall be available to hear concerns from students and parents when complaints are not resolved at the school level.” It also adds additional language that “[b]ullying of any student by another student, for any reason, cannot be tolerated in our schools. Intervening immediately to stop bullying on the spot can help ensure a safer school environment for all students.”

Stopping bullying for any student is an important goal for Virginia’s K-12 public schools. My
concern is that gender identity and sexual orientation are no longer explicitly protected classes under the 2022 Model Policies and that school personnel are no longer required to obtain LGBTQ+ specific health and mental wellness professional development. In fact, it feels like VDOE is bullying the very trans kids they are claiming to protect by removing resources and policies aimed at supporting and protecting them.

For these reasons, I ask you to repeal the 2022 Model Policies and reinstate the 2021 Model Policies.


Do not do this.


Taking a step back

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Yet another step back since this administration has taken office.. In addition to environmental protections, the governor is rolling back protections for our transgender community, including Trans kids in a school setting, which for many was their only safe haven. Virginia is for Lovers? Well, apparently not for lovers of the environment or our transgender community..


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Transgender policy

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<p>Supporting Gov. Youngkin with this issue. </p>


Governor Younkin

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Our family fully supports Governor Youngkin and his trans plan.


I support 2022 New Guidance Model

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This new guidance protect the rights of everyone and also recognize the natural responsibility that parents have over the education of their children.


Get back to basic core curriculum education

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<p>Stop expending critical time on personality disorders - teach the basics.  Our children are underperforming and we need to stop validating boys who think they’re girls, and girls who think they’re boys.  There is no such thing as gender fluid!  Stop this silliness and get serious.  </p>


100% supporting the new proposed Model Policies

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<p>These newly proposed Model Policies for the treatment of Transgender Students speak clearly on the Parental Rights and the protection of our children. </p>


This will bring harm to trans kids.

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This will bring harm to trans kids.


Policy violates basic human rights

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<p>This policy violates the UN declaration on the rights of children. The declaration includes the rights of children to participate in decisions that impact them. The policy also attempts to overturn existing case law that has awarded the rights of transgender students to use restrooms that correspond to their correct gender following a case in Gloucester. This is an attempt for the governor to pander to his base rather than protecting a vulnerable population of children. This population is already at a high risk for bullying and suicide. </p>


Fully Support Gov. Younkin's New Model

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Fully support the right of parent in their children's education and upbringing. Constitutional rights and freedoms are protected.


I SUPPORT OUR GOVERNOR 100%

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Thank you, Governor Youngkin, for giving parental rights back to parents in the State of Virginia.  This has been long overdue.  I'm behind you 100 %.  God bless,


Protecting my parental rights and my children

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I totally support Gov Youngkin and the new pro-parent policies. I believe parents are the first teachers and protectors of their children.


You are the best governor ever. Thank you Governor Youngkin.

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<p>All Virginians appreciate your efforts to protect kids at school. Even the kids that are disgruntled right now will thank you some day. </p>


Support New Transgender Policy

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I support the new Transgender school policies from the Youngkin Administration.  Children often struggle through the various transition periods of childhood.  On no other matter do we allow a child to decide for themselves on choices that produce long term, life altering and/or permanent impacts.  We do not allow them to do so because they lack the intelligence, experience, emotional fortitude and most importantly, the ability of abstract thought which is necessary to analyze a decision's impact on the future.   All other mental and physical challenges are approached via a normalization view.  This view works to normalize the individual's deficit rather than to change the norm.  These children need therapy to address their mental illness, not an indulgence of the delusions the mental illness produces.  Our schools are already tasked with attempting to provide too much to the students beyond their purpose of education in fundamental areas of knowledge.  These children must learn to function in the mainstream, as they will need to do once they reach adulthood.


A good start but not far enough- please address this furry nonsense with kids identifying as cats

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Please governor, reign in these out of control indoctrinating school boards.


Cruel and hateful policies!!!!

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Don’t tell us how much you love all babies, then tell us how much you hate gay people as these policies imply.

Stop trying to use coercion to steer us back to your hypocritical sense of “Christianity.”

You ran on lies and deception. Pray for your soul. You are the worst governor ever!


Virginia school transgender policy

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The CORRECTION of the policy of the state and the public schools regarding gender, transgender', pronouns', and having kids participate in the sport of the sex they were born with MAKES PERFECT SENSE!

The miniscule number of people who are transgender or have had school authorities convince some kid they should consider this rediculous concept (behind the kids' parents' backs) should never alter the 99 +% majority of NORMAL kids and people!

When are we going to get back to calling a boy a boy and a girl a girl.....when someone reaches the age of 18, society has said they can then make decisions for themselves, such as vote and go into the armed services....or deciding they want to alter their body and their life permanently.

YOUNGKIN IS 110 PERCENT CORRECT

John  Atkins


New Transgender Policy


Governor you won the election to clean up this school insanity. Please don’t let us down.

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We believe in you governor!


HIWASSEE TRANSGENDER VOLLEYBALL PLAYER SEVERELY INJURES FEMALE HIGH SCHOOLER WITH SPIKE TO THE FACE

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What about girl’s “rights”?


I oppose this fully.


100% Fully Support!

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I fully support the Governors proposed Policy for Transgenders in Our Schools. This Policy protects the Rights of Parents to know what’s going on at Schools in Our State! The Governor has this State headed in the correct direction!xi


In favor of overall

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<p>I am in favor of what Governor Glenn Youngkin has proposed, overhauling the Virginia Department of Education transgender policy mandates on public schools and replacing them with regulations that restore parental rights and protection the First Amendment rights of students and staff.  SCH / parent </p>


This is transphobic and poses more harm than good.

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Regardless of where you stand on trans identity, this proposal only serves to ostracize a group of people for a political agenda without solving any real problem people are having.


These policies are transphobic and unwelcoming. They make Virginia a disgrace!!

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Republicans continue to strip away basic freedoms, and this is just another example. Think beyond white, “Christian” men, and find some compassion for all. These are bullying and hateful policies that are a disgrace to a large amount of Virginians. Cannot wait until you are out of office, and there is a return to basic human decency.

I was taught that we were all made in the image and likeness of God.


Oppose.  Trans rights are human rights.  Protect trans kids.

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<p>Be in the right side of history.  In every case of an oppression, in the end history shows us that the correct decision is protecting vulnerable and oppressed communities.  There is only one correct decision here.  Protect the vulnerable trans children.  </p>


Yes to the Governor’s Policy

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It is the fundamental right of a parent to know what is going on with their children in school. Protect our children from the transgender gestapo that is eat them up, destroying their lives, and spitting them out. Follow the money trail and you will see that schools are one of the Big three providers of this machine. The other 2 are the medical establishment and social media. Pure Evil!


Transgender proposed policy

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I don't believe transgender require any other human rights that aren't already codified in current law. Also, they shouldn't be treated differently than they would be based on their God given sex at birth. No exception in bathrooms, sports, or organizations. Folks with religious beliefs against the transgender behavior have the right to refuse them service.


Totally opposed to this policy

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This policy is completely discriminatory, immoral,

and cruel. What's  next, checking genitals?


VIRGINIA IS FOR HATERS WITH THESE POLICIES!!!!!


Thank you for looking out for our kids!

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Thank you for looking out for our kids.  Boys in girls bathrooms and girls in boys bathrooms and sports isn’t ok.


Thank you for taking us back to basics

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Thank you for taking us back to a time when parents where in charge of raising their own children. ALL students deserve respect and safety. Students should use the restroom that matches their gender at birth. No one can change their DNA.


Transgender Policies

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I agree with the Governor's policies on trangender students.  All children are born being either a  male or female.  Unless, the student is in the process of changing their sex either medically or legally, then they should have to be addressed as to their birth sex.  They must use the appropriate restroom according to their sex (either having a vagina or penis).  To do otherwise, opens up liabilities.  Some students have been raped in the restroom, because a boy dressed as a transgender decided he was going to be his birth sex for just a moment and took advantage of a young girl.  We need to protect all students, not just the transgender students.


Tran treatment

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It's great that trans kids feel comfortable with great self esteem in school but a shame

that they are unable to read or write - thanks public school education!


OPPOSE!! OPPOSE!! OPPOSE! Virginia will be a disgrace with these policies!!

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These policies send a message of hate and rejection towards transgendered youth! Virginia will live in shame until you leave office, and things go back to normal then. Worst governor who deceived the naive and ran on lies! Please tell me how that is being a good “Christian”?


Strongly Oppose This Policy

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<p>As per with all of his policies, Governor. Youngkin only cares for his extreme right base and those who can vote for him. If he cared for children, he would not change the law already in place and would not continue to make make decisions harming public schools. Sadly for many children, school is their safe place, not home. While parents should be involved, there are unfortunately parents who do not always have their child's best interest at heart. All children have the right to feel safe and loved and this policy is in direct conflict with the rights all children have.  </p>


Transgender

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If you’re born male you are he/him. If you’re born female you are she/her. It’s that simple


Not all of us want to be forced to live as “Christians”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From WAPO:

Contrary to statements that suggest otherwise, the 2022 model policies do impose a specific ideology. Christian nationalism is not relegated to churches, extremist groups or religious-political leaders; it exerts control and fosters political violence through public policies and institutions that seek to exterminate non-White, non-Christian, and non-heteropatriarchal thought from the nation.


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STRONGLY support Governor Youngkin's common sense approach


Judge finds transgender teen guilty of Loudoun County bathroom sexual assaults

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Way to go Loudoun County school board


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FULLY Support Governor Youngkin's policy - Thank you for protecting students and empowering parents.

Governor Youngkin's policy will protect students PERIOD.


This is not about bathroom rights. It’s about human rights!!!!! Transphobic and hateful!!

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These policies take away the freedoms of transgendered children, while stoking the flames of transphobia. We are not all Christian nationalists. Quit forcing your shortsighted,  bigoted policies on all of us. You are a disgrace- the worst governor ever. The only freedoms you care about are those of straight, white, “Christian” men!


Trans rights are human rights

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I strongly oppose this policy. It doesn’t take into account how many parents oppose their childs right to live their authentic life. Trans rights are the same as gay rights. Too many politicians are trying to take away rights we all should have.


Strongly Oppose This Harmful and Illegal Policy

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I write to strongly oppose the Youngkin administration's purported "model policy" regarding the treatment of transgender students in Virginia's public schools.  This new "model policy" violates both Virginia statutory law as well as federal law as interpreted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Grimm v. Glouchester County School Board.  In addition, it will result in forseeable harm to transgendered youth across the Commowealth, with the attendant tragic consequences.

The Virginia Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in all places of public accommodation, including public schools, based on, inter alia, sexual orientation and gender identity, which is defined to include "gender-related identity, appearance, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual... without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth".  Similarly, in 2020, the General Assembly -- with bipartisan support -- required all school districts to adopt evidence-based policies and best practices to make schools a safe and supportive learning environment for transgendered students that is free from discrimination and harrassment, a statutory provision which a mere regulation cannot contradict or override.

The Youngkin administration's new "model policy" runs afoul of both these laws in multiple ways.  First, it requires school personnel to refer to transgendered students using the name and sex identified on their official records (i.e., their birth certificate), even if they conflict with the student's gender identity.  By requiring that public school employees misgender these students, it will negatively harm their mental well being, isolate them from their peers, and increase the risk of suicidal behavior.  While a student's parents can provide written notice to allow this change, this is not a safe or realistic alternative in many cases because of family conflict about a child's gender identity -- which is one reason why transgendered youth have a dramatically higher homelessness rate than their cisgendered peers.

Second, the model policy's requirement that transgendered students use accomodations, including locker rooms and bathrooms, based on the sex indicated in their official student record rather than the student's gender identity, flagrantly violates federal law under the Grimm decision.  In Grimm, the Court of Appeals held that a similar policy violated a transgendered student's equal protection rights and Title IX.

Third, this "model policy" runs afoul of the statutory requirement that any policy or regulation adopted by the Commowealth must be based on best-available evidence.  As Equality Virginia has explained, the newly-proposed "model policy" "received no public input while being drafted, [was] not developed in accordance with evidence-based best practices, would force transgender and non-binary students to be out to their parents, and will put them at risk for harm and discrimination at school."

In sum, this deeply misguided proposal, if adopted, will negatively impact transgendered students by harming their mental health, removal of school as a "safe space" to assert their identity, and is highly likely to result in greater abuse and self-harm, especially when parents and other family members are not accepting of a transgendered child's gender identity.  Your administration will bear the moral and legal consequences for the harm caused by this policy.


Transgender policy

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This policy will enshrine discrimination against transgendered youth.  Already schools say they cannot protect trans students now. There have been a number of assaults and what was the result?  At what point is protecting all students more important than making a political point.  Shame on Youngkin, perhaps he should have taught his own son to follow the law rather than discriminating against transgendered youth.


“PARENTAL RIGHTS,” MY BUTT!!

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These policies send a message of hate and rejection towards transgendered youth! Virginia will live in shame until you leave office, and things go back to normal then. Worst governor who deceived the naive and ran on lies! Please tell me how that is being a good “Christian”?

I was taught that we were all made in the image and likeness of God.

"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward." Matthew 6: 5


Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Decision

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Transgender students need to be as safe as possible, especially in a public school setting. Letting them do the things that makes them feel the most comfortable with their identity keeps them safe. This decision would immediately put these students in danger.


A grave step back

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<p>Discrimination against TG persons is only a step away from discrimination against homosexuals.  Instituting this policy to discriminate against transgender students would be a huge step back in civil rights. </p>


POLICIES THAT TAKE US BACKWARDS! SHAME ON YOU FOR BEING TRANSPHOBIC!!

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Youngkin said during a recent interview: “We must have parents at the front of the line — not at the exclusion of a trusted teacher or counselor — but parents must be the first stop for these decisions.”

How shortsighted of you! Not all of us are so dumb to fall for this.

While this might work if the parents are loving and supportive,  but what if they aren’t? Then what? You may end up with blood on your hands.

What basis do you have to overrule all of the major psychological associations that have designed standards of care for trans minors over the last several decades?


Gender right > gender pretender rights

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<p>These suicides didn't start until we made gender meaningless. Don't let them take every identity and leave kids in suicidal nihilism. </p>


Transphobia is disgusting

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<p>The fact that this law is even in consideration is disgusting. Trans rights are people’s right. </p>


Protect Trans Kids

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Children should have the right to use whatever bathroom they choose. This law would no doubt be detrimental towards transgender children.


Trans rights are human rights!! Shameful, hateful policies!!

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Don’t tell us how much you love all babies, then tell us how much you hate gay people as these policies imply.

Stop trying to use coercion to steer us back to your hypocritical sense of “Christianity.”


HORRIBLE POLICY

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<p>This is a horrible policy being put in place.  As a member of the queer community and a trans man (who has only fully embraced his identity at the age of 50) - this puts us back into the dark ages.  As someone who struggled with gender identity as a child, policies like this were in place and there was no outlet or resources available to me to understand what I was going through.  Everything was dysphoric for me.  My parents were also non-supportive parents, and I did NOT have the "luxury" of them providing support to me should I have had the opportunity to affirm my gender.  It breaks my heart that any young person should have to endure what I have had to.  I had to wait for half a lifetime - kids today should ABSOLUTELY not have to.  Let kids be themselves.  DON'T force them to be something they are not.  We are in the 21st century - we live in the United States of America - the foundation of our country is freedom of expression and liberty - we formed our union based on these principles.  This saddens me.  </p>


Pass this law!

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<p>It’s a grave mistake not to pass this law. </p>


Only an absolute pervert would advocate for boys to use girls locker rooms and shower facilities.

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It’s truly disgusting that the liberal mob has pushed this pervy agenda onto little kids.


It is a grave mistake to pass this.

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It is a grave mistake to pass this.


Transgender rights

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This a losing issue for Democrats. We need to focus on what matters to most voters. This is so typical of Democratic messaging, and why we lose too many elections. Wake up, Democrats, and focus on saving democracy, women's rights and exposing Trump's lies. Campaign ads that feature Trump and the GOP candidates speaking those lies will get the voters' attention.


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<p>I agree with Governor Youngkin on new transgender policies </p>


All children deserve safety and respect

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<p>The Governor in Virginia is attempting to expose the safety and trust of some children by calling it “parental rights”.  Please know that Jesus is the first person who would friend and protect a transgender child if he were alive today. Why the change?  Who feels their parental rights have been forgotten?  I feel this is fixing something that isn’t broken. When dealing with children each case needs to be considered in its own basis because no situations are the same. I am sad that the Catholic Church is deciding to chime in to political issues and public school issues. Please teach the word of God and not sway persons to lean towards a political party agenda. </p>


Oppose

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I oppose this amendment.  It is completely against the rights of parents.


Model Policies for Transgender Students

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I support Gov Youngkin's policies. Thank you.


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Please enact the new 2022 Model, withdrawing the 2021 Model


Stongly appose this attempt by the State to impose the views of a small minority

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I strongly oppose this attempt by the state to impose the views of a small minority on others.   The constitution's separation between church and state prohibits the imposition of any religious requirements or beliefs by the government.   Parents may have rights on how to teach their children at home,  but those rights do not extend to how other parents children should be determined outside of the home.


The Left is Always Wrong

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As with every issue supported by the left the majority of people are harmed in the name of control. Don’t abide their hypocrisy and evil. Support all parents right to guide and aid their children. Look deeper into transgenderism and you will find abusive, broken, and failed parenting. Support this legislation!


Fully support the Governor's Policy and Parental Rights

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<p>I write as a parent of children in Virginia public schools to express my full support of the Governor's proposed policy.  The relationship between a parent and his or her child must be given priority over the relationship between the state and the child, until the child reaches the age of majority.  </p>


Ultra woke parents would sacrifice their own kids to score woke points with their lib friends.

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What an exciting day it will be for you when you can come out as a trans mom to all of your woke liberal friends. I feel so bad for your kids!


Strongly Oppose

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These changes will only cause hurt and harm.  When has ever going backwards been a good thing?  Any parent who wants to be involved in their childrens' lives already are.  Using these new guidelines to forcibly out people is harmful and dangerous.  Perhaps the govenor should focus on more important things such as supporting teachers with resources and higher wages.


If you stand up to pee, get out of my daughter's bathroom

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What is the matter with liberals? That have zero boundaries. Steamroll over children in order to push their wacko agendas.


This is a terrible policy decision.

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This is a terrible policy decision.


STRONGLY OPPOSE this chilling policy! People don't need their parents approval to say who they are

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

I find this proposal absolutely chilling. Kids don't need their parents approval to say who they are. And the only parents who would disapprove of their kids saying who they are are those who want to keep their kids from being who they are. Don't turn schools into a vehicle for dictatorial parents to try to force their kids to be something they are not and shame them for being who they are. Kids of parents like that have enough of a challenge without the government being against them as well. Don't teach kids to be afraid of the government.


Restoring Parental Rights in Virginia Schools

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<p>I believe this is a fair and reasonable policy that puts the power to make decisions back with the parents where it should be and at the same time is protecting the children. Thank you Governor Youngkin. </p>


Must Protect Parental Rights

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We can debate about details of safety and curriculum, but cannot compromise on parental rights. A parent should be part of every decision, rule, policy involving our children.


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I fully support Governor Youngkin’s initiative to return the rights of all parents in the education of their children.  The School Board and many teachers are attempting to indoctrinate students in morally reprehensible behaviors without the knowledge of their parents.


Passing this is a terrible mistake.

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Not only will this bill take away the rights of gender non-conforming children, it may subject children to abuse if a bully lies about pronouns to the teacher. This policy is terrible for teachers, parents, and children and will lead to higher depression rates.


Strongly Oppose - This Policy Hurts Thousands, Helps None

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This policy does NOTHING but demonize and ostracize some of Virginia's most vulnerable students. Coming to terms with the fact that you're queer is already impossibly difficult and heart-wrenching for kids who don't enjoy supportive environments at home - why on EARTH does the Commonwealth of Virginia need to add itself to the chorus of hatred by making it harder for them to exist comfortably and authentically in school?

This is a tactless and cruel way for Governor Youngkin to distract Virginians from the issues that really matter, by scapegoating CHILDREN who have done absolutely nothing to earn anything but validation and compassion. This policy benefits no one but it harms thousands.


Strongly support Gov. Youngkin’s policies

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I strongly support Governor Youngkin’s policies!