Transgender proposed rule from VA current Governor

I don’t understand turning the teaching/learning environment into enforcement agency to report transgender students, outing same to parents. Students are under enough pressure in school, especially by bullies of ALL ages. While the issue does not imply anything about a persons sexual orientation, how many school age children know this? My experience thur out my school years, I still remember the the jeering and attempts to belittle students that ‘don’t fit in’. I read that the ‘Governor’ said it’s clear that children don’t belong to the state. It’s also clear the state/school does not have the right to OUT anyone.   From reading legal rulings on this matter,  sex discrimination covers transgender students, among many other issues. Does anyone really believe that children and young adults loose their rights ,guaranteed via the constitution by attending school ? I still have vivid memories of events that took place 49 + years ago. I still shiver when I recall such witnessed events .I don’t know what the Governors future ambitions are, but as a Fairfax county tax payer, I  would really appreciate him paying real estate taxes on the land, he filed and revived a Fairfax County reduction on.  Something tells me, when this land is sold for development, he will profit even further. Something is very wrong in VA today. This tax funds schools, that he profess to care so much about p

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I don’t understand turning the teaching/learning environment into enforcement agency to report transgender students, outing same to parents. Students are under enough pressure in school, especially by bullies of ALL ages. While the issue does not imply anything about a persons sexual orientation, how many school age children know this? My experience thur out my school years, I still remember the the jeering and attempts to belittle students that ‘don’t fit in’. I read that the ‘Governor’ said it’s clear that children don’t belong to the state. It’s also clear the state/school does not have the right to OUT anyone.   From reading legal rulings on this matter,  sex discrimination covers transgender students, among many other issues. Does anyone really believe that children and young adults loose their rights ,guaranteed via the constitution by attending school ? I still have vivid memories of events that took place 49 + years ago. I still shiver when I recall such witnessed events .
I don’t know what the Governors future ambitions are, but as a Fairfax county tax payer, I  would really appreciate him paying real estate taxes on the land, he filed and revived a Fairfax County reduction on.  Something tells me, when this land is sold for development, he will profit even further. Something is very wrong in VA today. This tax funds schools, that he profess to care so much about p


Strongly Support

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Strongly, fully, completely support.


I completely support this! So the nonsense and teach core classes!


Strongly Support the Rights of Parents and Children

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Thank you for updating these policies to protect fundamental parental rights, while protecting children.

As a father of three I can assure you that the best interests of the children are most fully protected when parents are included in the process of learning, most especially when sensitive issues like gender and sexuality are discussed or handled at school.

As a parent I can also attest that my children are my responsibility, and there can never be any attempt by the government to place itself between the two of us (except, of course, in instances of credible suspicions of suspected abuse.) The idea that a government employee would be positioned to supplant my parental prerogatives because they do not share my worldview is completely unacceptable.

I support the new policies’ removal of language that encouraged school officials to deceive parents when their children are making potentially life-altering decisions regarding their gender identity in a school setting. Deceiving parents should NEVER be a policy within our schools.

It would be an incredible disservice to families across the Commonwealth if education policies created a wedge between parents and their children. Communication is extremely important in this topic area, so I support the new update that removes barriers to full parent, child, school communications.

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

Furthermore, I support the updated language that lets schools make local decisions on how to best protect children. One-size-fits-all policies, especially those that minimize parental involvement, have little hope of being appropriate and ensuring the safety of all children.

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


I fully support this; previous policies interfered with parents

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


I oppose

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I oppose the Youngkin administration's proposed model policies regarding transgender and binary students.

You put children's lives at risk and deny them their right to privacy.


I oppose hate.. protect trans kids.. do better

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Trans people have always existed & have often been revered in many cultures. It’s true. Look it up.

Protect trans kids! Do not enact this oppressive, regressive policy.

Be kinder.  Be wiser. Don’t be bigoted.

This will cause unnecessary harm to trans kids & their families. It will encourage further bigotry & violence.

Don’t do this.


Support Youngkin - parents need to know

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<p> Parents should know what is happening with their children at school.   </p>


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Thank you for supporting and reaffirming parents’ roles in their children’s lives. It is essential that our state recognize and respect the role of parent</p>


support support support

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<p> Woo hoo thank you  </p>


Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in VA's Schools

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I wholeheartedly support the above revised policy as approved recently by Governor Youngkin.  Enough said.


Support this policy support childrens


Fully support Governor Youngkin's new policy

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<p>Parents should be the only ones raising their children - not schools - period. I fully support Gov. Youngkin's new policy. Trans youth can still be supported without excluding parents and pushing  a blanket policy that only favors a small minority. </p>


Completely support this policy

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<p> I completely support this policy. Thank you for restoring parental rights  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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This policy puts innocent children in  danger of domestic abuse and general feelings of unsafety. It is inhumane and cruel and needs to be repealed.


Support

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


Support this


Vehemently opposed

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Aren't schools supposed to be a place of learning and growth? Instead you're trying to implement government mandated bullying, ignoring all the science saying that trans people are the gender they identify as. Despicable.


Support Gov. Youngkin

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


Grateful we have some common sense in the commonwealth

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Yes, I support this.  Parents do not co-parent with our school board.


I strongly support this legislation


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child.

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<p> School systems are not medical professionals that are in the profession of diagnosing gender dysphoria in children. School systems do not pay the medical bills of these children.  </p>


Strongly oppose


Strongly oppose

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<p>This policy change is stupid and discriminatory. You are literally prioritizing the rights of abusive adults over marginalized, emotionally at-risk minors. Please, for all that is good in this world, just let transgender and non-binary youth be themselves. Without the legal support and protection that has been afforded to transgender and non-binary students, those students will be at an increased risk for mental illness and suicidal ideation. Unless you want blood on your hands, this policy needs to be rethought immediately. Students should have the right to be referred to by their preferred pronouns and have their gender identity respected by our schools, with or without the input of parents. </p>


Fully!

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Fully support Gov. Youngkin’s work to protect our children!


Fully support

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


FULLY SUPPORT - THANK YOU!

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<p> Fully support this! Thank you</p>


Strongly support a parents right to raise their child to adulthood.


STRONGLY OPPOSE --Keep School a safe place

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I vehemently OPPOSE the new policy.

By requiring written parental (and physician/psychiatrist/psychologist) documentation for even using a nickname, you deny the non-binary and transgender youth the right to learn, explore, and become their true selves in a safe and welcoming place - the public school.

These kids are often kicked out of their homes and face homelessness, mental breakdown, and suicidal ideation.

Please revert to the policy in place. There are lives at stake.

We do not need more government in our private lives (a Republican tenet, yes?).


Support

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<p> It’s parents rights on the line not the school board who only follow the dictates of those who think they know best. Biological you are either male or female. There’s no in between! We are walking a precarious line that borders on rebellion to God Almighty!!!  </p>


Going ‘anonymous’ because your views are problematic

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We see you and we see you know you are a transphobic piece of sh!t


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


Strongly oppose

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An obvious ploy to pander to his political base and not about the safety of students. Schools are often the last safe haven for trans/queer/nonbinary children, who are already often at risk for abuse by parents that refuse to accept them for who they are. Students should at least have the right to choose when to come out to parents.


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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Trans rights are human rights.


Support Trans Kids

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Transgender kids are at risk for suicide. I support all policies and legislation to support and protect trans youth. Stop targeting vulnerable populations. Read the science and make decisions based on the research that is helpful to this population.


I strongly support


Strongly Oppose Youngkin's Guidance on Treatment of Transgender Youth

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As a parent of 3 school age children in Virginia and as mental health professional working with children, I think parents should have a say in treatment of children in schools.  As the existence of transgender youth is not harmful to other children or adults, there should be no action taken to hide that transgender children exist.  As it is harmful to transgender youth to deny access to the safest restrooms available to them (the restrooms that align with their gender identity), transgender youth should have access to the safest restrooms in their school buildings.  It is harmful for anyone to be repeatedly called a non-preferred name or to be referred to by inaccurate pronouns, especially when this is intentionally done.  Refusing to use a child's preferred name or pronoun puts that student at higher risk of depression, suicide and bullying.  We have a responsibility to avoid doing harm to children.  Therefore, we must continue following the previous guidelines, which are in line with best practices for creating a safe learning environment for all students.  No one is safe until everyone is safe.  Protect trans kids.


Oppose

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I like to believe our state constitution gives all people, including LGBTQ people, “equal protection of the laws.” Your policy singles out LGBTQ students for negative treatment just because you disapprove. Who is next?


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

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So...your plan is to deliberately remove the rights of individual children to be who they are, allow tyrannical parents to dictate the nicknames they use, and force our already overworked and underpaid teachers to waste their time ratting out students who don't feel comfortable enough to share their most personal feelings with their aforementioned parents? In the name of what...Christian values? Did someone add cruelty and malice to the list of Jesus' teachings, because I don't remember learning that in Sunday school?

This change is cruel and unnecessary. Leave well enough alone; let these kids be who they are. More importantly, stop wasting taxpayers' time and money on these quasi-Christian crusades. I am certain there are more important things the governor could be spending time on, if he could be bothered to pay attention to the commonwealth for a bit instead of gallivanting around the country campaigning.


STRONGLY OPPOSE


This policy is garbage

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Trans rights are human rights


STRONGLY OPPOSE. trans right are human rights !!!

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<p>This policy is ignorant and asinine. This will literally cause children to die. It’s hard enough for trans people in school!!! I hope you have the day you deserve. </p>


Support for ALL Students


Support


Virginia Public school 2022 Model Policies

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I agree with the policy.  Without knowing all the legal policies that apply I think it would be good that if a child's  parents, teachers, school administrators, guidance personnel, mental health professional, agree, and it is legal, in a very few special cases, it could be good for all parties to regard the gender of a student to be the other sex.  This exception needs to have guardrails so that it is seldom used, perhaps only once in 2,000 students.


I Support the 2022 Model Policy

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


Greatly Oppose Gov. Youngkin

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<p>I will never understand the need for others to disrespect those that may be different than they may be.  I will never, after living through the civil rights movement (as a child) this new frontier of civil rights will need to be fought.  However, fight we must, stand with we must and respect we must those needing to assert their rights: LGBTQ+ in particular, with this issue in Virginia, the rights of Transgender students in our public school system!  </p>


Strongly support these policies!

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I strongly support parental rights in regards to their children.  The school, teachers &/or employees should not be transitioning children in any way, shape or form w/o parental knowledge & consent for many reasons. For one, it is the parent's job to raise the kids, not the schools.  Two, it has been shown that social transition is a stepping stone to medical transition, which is an extremely serious decision & not to be taken lightly. Especially given the growing number of detransitioners we are seeing who are left with life altering medical & psychological issues.  Third, since when is it the schools job to do anything but educate the children?  I my opinion, the schools have majorly overreached in this area.  The school's job is to teach the kids the skills they need to be independent productive members of society....in other words reading, writing & math.  Their job is not to divide children from their parents so they can implement the social policies they think are important.  For the life of me, I can't figure out why anyone thinks the schools should have these rights over the parents.  I would even go as far as to say that if you are a teacher, counselor or employee at the school & you in any way encourage or lead a child down this path without parental knowledge & consent, then those parents should be able to come back & sue you for damages caused to their child by your negligent & dangerous actions.  Parental rights should always trump the schools rights, period.


Oppose

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<p>Strongly opposed to the proposed guidance regarding transgender children.  This policy goes against the "all men (and women) are created equal.  Let's stop hurting our kids by treating them as other or outcasts. </p>


About Time

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I completely agree with this policy. Parents should be involved and not relying on the pervasive agendas promoted by the very few.


Stop the abuse of children support this policy


Support this policy support childrens


What an incredible, intentional perversion of the Constitution

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<p>Respect for all students (so long as their truth doesn’t offend you). A bunch of y’all out here are failing miserably at being human. </p>


I Strongly Support and Thank You

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<p> Thank you for fighting for parent's rights. Often times the educational system and educators need to be reminded that they are our employee</p>


Eat

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<p> this is bull crap</p>


I support sanity


Protect Trans kids


SUPPORT 100%

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I SUPPORT THIS 100%!  SEX MATTERS!  Thank you for PROTECTING AND RESPECTING OUR GIRLS!  There are huge differences between boys and girls that should not be ignored.  Our biology is totally different. What happens to boys and girls bodies from childhood to adulthood through puberty, in these highly impressionable years, is totally different.  Girls need their privacy as they navigate through this experience that is UNIQUE to GIRLS.  NO Transgender can experience that!  Teaching young girls that they have to put up with unwanted male nudity, and take their clothes off in front of the opposite sex even if they don’t want to, (such as in a locker room) is the type of stuff horror movies are made of!  That along with pretending that boys don’t have an advantage in sports causes’ emotional and psychological damage to ALL our girls.  We need to protect our GIRLS RIGHTS!


Support for this policy

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


The unnecessarily targets Trans Students

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I have read through this bill again and again, still I cannot see a place where the context of this isn’t rooted in transphobia towards students.

You are placing so many children in harms way by allowing staff and teachers to “out” them to their family members. So many kids are already placed in dangerous situations for being trans, by the people that should love and care for them. You are not here to restore parental rights you are here to push your own belief system onto our education system; where I guarantee, you can find different ways to improve it rather than target specific students. As an actual student, first hand I see how the school system is. This bill will only create an unsafe environment.


Strongly oppose the proposed policy

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Forcing students to interact with non-supportive parents just further endangers those students. Assuming all "parents" are capable of open minds and hearts is ludicrous.  Non-supportive parents are a source of fear to those children, negatively influencing their mental and emotional health.  I strongly oppose the governor's policy change as well as the one recently adopted by the Hanover County School Board.


100% SUPPORT the proposed transgender school policy changes

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<p> I fully support the governor's proposed transgender policy changes in our public schools.  </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSED

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Please don’t take away so many kids right to be themselves, it’s not fair for this to be a reality.


STRONGLY OPPOSED


I support Youngkin and our children

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<p> I support Youngkin and our children. Parent's have rights over what there children are exposed to. Plain and simple. Transgenderism is a mental disorder.  </p>


Strongly Oppose this Policy

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This policy will hurt trans kids. I support trans kids and strongly oppose the policy.


Please be compassionate

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No one can know another's experience. Please be compassionate in offering what these young people need to support themselves, express themselves and feel safe.

Lead with compassion, please!


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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It’s an extremely dangerous and potentially devastating rollback of an inclusive bill. The potential harm to those affected (both students and their parents) can be avoided by rejecting this unnecessary rollback. I pray for everyone who feels that it is appropriate to go back in time with our rules, let’s start caring about everyone and not just about ourselves and our outdated beliefs please.


I oppose these changes- undue burden on Trans students

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<p>I oppose these new laws. Written documentation of a pronoun change with parental sign off should not be a part of education or mandated by the Government. If parents are unaware of their childrens sexual orientation, then this is a parent problem not a government problem. To deny a childs ability to seek out another human being who may understand who and what they are is cruel and not helpful for learning/growth.  Why are we trying to make things worse in this state? </p>


Gov Youngkin's transgender policy for schools

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<p>I strongly support Governor Youngkin in his efforts to restore parental rights and sanity to our public schools.  Parents need to know if school teachers and officials are confusing their children's minds with transgender garbage.  I believe such manipulation of the impressionable minds of young people to do such an evil thing as "change" the gender given them by God is child abuse of the worst kind.  In a sane world, such conduct on the part of teachers and officials would be a criminal offense punishable by prison.  Thank you, Governor Youngkin for keeping your campaign promises.  Thank you for restoring a bit of sanity to our idiotic public schools. </p>


Oppose these new school policies

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The policies proposed by the Youngkin admin are harmful to trans and gay students. These new policies serve no educational purpose and are political propaganda. Shame on the Youngkin admin for using students as props.


Thank you! I fully support!

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<p> This should have been done sooner.  </p>


Strongly oppose


Fully Support!!

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<p> This is needs to pass.  </p>


Support trans kids!!

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<p>Strongly oppose! </p>


A disgusting and vile violation of rights

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<p>The new governor of Virginia is a vile person who opposes basic human rights. If you support this policy, you are also a vile person. Transgender people are humans and deserve rights. These policies blatantly disregard a trans person's rights to privacy and autonomy. This is going to cause suicides to go up. Trans suicides are primarily caused by these kinds of human rights violations. The United States is supposed to stand for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is supposed to keep personal beliefs out of politics and protect the safety of citizens. This policy violates all of the above. 1. This will contribute to both trans suicides and hate crimes against trans people, violating the right to life. 2. This will make it difficult for trans people to pursue happiness for themselves. It doesn't matter if you think it's wrong, every person has their own way of being and being trans is NOT harmful. 3. A lot of opposition against trans people comes from personal and religious beliefs. It doesn't matter if you think a group isn't real or whatever you believe. Every single person in this country deserves the rights promised to them by the constitution. This country must give the rights it promises, or all it is doing is lying to the people. Additionally, how can the motto "Virginia is for lovers" stand up if we do not give love to trans people like we do to others? Youngkin wants to take rights away, not solve problems. </p>


Fully SUPPORT not allowing an 18 to man in the bathroom with a 14 yo girl

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<p> Who in their right mind supports males (some 18 and older who still attend high school) going into the girls bathroom? Ever heard of autogynephillia? Or an 11 year old boy in the bathroom with a 5 year old girl? This legislation is to PROTECT KIDS</p>


STRONGLY APPOSE

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EVERY child has the right to feel safe, welcomed, and valued, and schools have a duty to fulfill those obligations.  Research shows that when trans and nonbinary youth face hostile school climates their mental health and academic achievement suffer. Every young person in America, including transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, should feel safe, supported, and able to concentrate on their academics at their schools without worrying about whether they can use the bathroom or talk to a teacher for support.

As a friend of mine put it:

[A]s a teacher, I know a lot of students who come to me with their preferred pronouns and say, “please don’t tell my parents.” I cannot imagine if my hands were tied legally, and I had to out those children…especially since they tell me I’m the only one they can trust…

Not allowing trans kids to express their gender identity will cost the lives of too many of these children. Trans people are already at higher risk for being bullied and for suicide. Forcing them back in the closet will cause irreparable harm.

Everyone should be allowed to use the bathroom that corresponds with their gender. Everyone should have the correct pronouns used. Everyone should be called by their preferred name.

If you are a cis-man and someone constantly refuses to let you use the bathroom or call you “she” you’d realize how demoralizing and degrading this treatment is.

Outing trans kids will cost trans kids' lives. We live in a society that often is not accepting of people who are different, and this will lead to shunning, or worse, by either parents or unaccepting peers.

It is a singular choice of when to come out and should never, ever be in the hands of someone else.


I support this.

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<p> I support this proposal. Parents have the right to know what is going on with their child. If a child fears that their parent will abuse them because of this then they need to speak up and report it to child protective services. A living parent will not condemn their child because they are gender confused or homosexual… or for any reason whatsoever. But I would imagine living with this secret from your family</p>


Oppose Discrimination in Schools

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These guidelines clearly discriminate against students on the basis of gender identity. The matter of discrimination against students on the basis of gender identity has already been adjudicated at the state supreme court level. Protect trans kids just as you would girls or children of color, by maintaining the 2021 model policies and rejecting these.


I strongly support this policy.

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<p> I am a parent and a grandparent. I expect the school system to teach reading</p>


Keep trans rights intact!!

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<p>Pursuit of happiness, isn't that one of our rights? Why can't kids explore themselves and do what makes them happy? Because their parents don't like it? Because an old white man doesn't like it? Why should they care about your opinions? </p>


I oppose this legislation

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Trans kids who go into bathrooms of their birth gender are at high risk of being teased and/or assaulted by other kids.  There is a lot of gay bashing in schools and this will increase it.


Completely Support.

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<p> I completely support.  </p>


Transgender policy

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As a former teacher (37 years) I can say with certainty that children will die because of this cruel and inhumane policy. How dare you!


suck my dick youngkin


Fully support

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<p> Thank you for keeping parents’ rights in place. Government schools need to worry about teaching mathematics</p>


Strongly Oppose

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Transgender kids do not need one more thing to worry about. They are not hurting anyone by recognizing their gender identity. Please leave them alone. There are many more important issues to address concerning education.


Strongly support parental rights

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<p> This should be common sense that parents make the decisions for their children and should be fully informed by the education system concerning the care of their child. This is not a socialist state where children belong to the state. School systems should not be indoctrinating children with gender ideology potentially putting them on a path they may not fully understand the full weight of their decision. It has been documented that transitioning is very difficult for adults. Why would we push and encourage this decision on young children when growing up is already so difficult. Those that are truly trans should be treated with the same respect and kindness as everyone else and this policy is in agreement with this. What the opposition wants is to encourage this on young developing minds when they do not bear the responsibility of seeing the child through the whole process. They are not responsible for the mental health</p>


SUPPORT TRANS YOUTH

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your bs policy’s will do nothing. Trans people will have and will always exists - trans rights are human rights!!


Protect ALL students

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<p>Protect trans/non-binary students! Everyone should be afforded the same rights and opportunities to be who they are. </p>


Strongly support

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


Protect Trans Students.

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<p>Any legislation that requires students, specifically trans students, to disclose their sexuality and or gender to others, whether it be family or otherwise, exposes those students to the possibility of physical, emotional, and/or mental harm. Furthermore it is inherently transphobic. As a member of the community I am STRONGLY, STRONGLY opposed to such regulations. Not every child comes from a welcoming home, a safe home, or a safe family.   Please think about the kids. </p>


Strongly Support

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<p>While it is necessary to respect all students and to work to provide for their needs, it is equally important for parents to be involved in all aspects of their child's life.  Educators and school administrators should defer to parents in all decisions regarding their child/children.  This will reduce peer/school culture pressure that affects children in the school system. </p>


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SUPPORT

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


Strongly Agree with this policy!

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Agree with the policy! I can’t believe we actually have to make a policy to address this. We must have this policy so people aren’t forced to lie about a persons sex/gender and to counter the awful policy put out by a compromised Gov. Northam.


Support Youngkin

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin. Transgender students NEED the help of their parents. They do not need to be further secretive about their identity crisis. Childten’s brains are not fully developed so why would any responsible adult allow a child to make a change as drastic as trying to switch genders or wanting to dabble in using new pronouns? How does being secretive benefit anyone? Being secretive is what people do when they’re being DECEITFUL. When we are honest</p>


YES! SUPPORT!

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<p> It’s about time we stand up for what is right! The world says everything is acceptable! Really?? You better think again! Pass this and we will start to get a backbone again instead of letting anything fly! That’s what’s wrong with the world today - especially the school system! Don’t give them a teddy bear and a coloring book - teach them right from wrong they need discipline!  </p>


Keep trans rights!!!!!

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<p>Rolling back rights for trans children moves us backwards and harms families. This is proposed by cis gendered legislators who do not understand the impact. </p>


Strongly oppose!


I support this policy I support children


Support trans kids.


Strongly opposed


Strongly support

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<p>Thank you, Governor Youngkin, for bringing sanity and common sense back. Parents do not give up the rights to their children when they send them to school. Teachers and schools are not qualified to make such decisions for children - only parents should be guiding their children in such matters. Additionally, it sickened me when I had to tell some of my girls last year, when they were uncomfortable using the bathroom because a boy chose to use their bathroom, that there was nothing I could do to protect their privacy. I couldn’t even validate their VERY valid concerns. </p>


I strongly support 2022 transgender policies

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I strongly support the proposed 2022 school transgender policies, but I believe they do not go far enough.  Teachers and education administrators should be forbidden from discussing transgenderism with students.  In addition, it should not be permitted for any student to compete on a sports team that does not match their physical (birth) gender.  Students should be allowed to enter the restroom or locker room only of their birth/biological gender.  And finally, teachers, administrators, students and others should be free to use gender pronouns that match the birth/biological gender of students.


Strongly oppose

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<p>Why are we going back in progress for human rights? Strongly oppose this conservative view on sex , gender, and personal identity. Focus on teaching and paying our educators, stay out of sexual orientation and gender identity. </p>


Support

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<p> I fully support this.  </p>


I strongly oppose Youngkin's persecutory policies

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<p>The so-called model policies will encourage individuals at schools - teachers, administrators, counselors, perhaps even students - to take it upon themselves to make decisions that could impact the health and safety of other children. We cannot permit persons to impose their beliefs about gender identify and sexual orientation on students who may be endangered by those external beliefs. The United States is supposed to be a country where individuals can express themselves freely, NOT a country where SOME individuals hold EVERYONE ELSE to a belief system that EVERYONE ELSE does not believe in. We cannot assume that all adults at Virginia schools have students' best wishes in mind - there is abundant evidence that adults, even supposedly trustworthy ones like teachers and school administrators - can and do inflict harm on their students. </p>


Very Strongly Support!!

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<p> Stop the grooming and brainwashing of our children!  </p>


100% OPPOSED

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<p>This is heartless legislation based on far right social beliefs of the few. </p>


hate this


Stand with trans kids and protect trans youth


Absolutely opposed - this will hurt kids, full stop.

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This is absolutely ludicrous. Any policy which removes protections from an already at-risk group is inhumane and deliberately damaging. LGBTQ youth are already at elevated risk for suicide, with transgender or non-binary youth facing even greater risks. Compounded further, youth facing identity-based discrimination (including parental rejection or even attempts to “change” them) have an even further elevated risk level.

Ask one basic question: which parents are the ones least likely to already know what’s going on in the lives of gender-questioning children, the uncertainties they’re facing and the steps forward to help them approach life in the way that best suits them?

The answer is, of course, the parents who are least likely to be supportive in the face of that information - the parents who want to impose their will on their children, who believe that they can bully or threaten or worse in order to stop their child from seeking answers and exploring their identity.

That’s what makes this policy so dangerous - it targets the kids who will be hurt the most by it, and deliberately so. The playbook is the same as it always has been - target the vulnerable minorities and try to keep them in check as you establish rules that say they can’t exist where you are, or if they have to exist, create limits to how they can exist, and make it easier to abuse them verbally, socially, or even physically.

That’s what this really comes down to: this policy removes safeguards from some of the children in our community. You literally cannot deny that because that’s what it says on the box. If you support this policy, you don’t get to suggest that this is a misrepresentation of the facts - you have to own up to the idea that you believe it is fair and just that these kids be given less respect and deserve less dignity than their peers.

You have to acknowledge that this will hurt kids.


Support


Support the governor


Stongly Support

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<p> Young girls safety matters.  </p>


You're going to kill people

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The title really says it all. You're going to be the reason other children die

I suppose it doesn't matter to you, since they're trans, but they are still children. They will still be gone. Their families will still have to bury their child, still have to mourn a life too short. This will be your fault. The blood is on your hands. I hope the guilt eats you from the inside out.


Model for treatment of transgender children


Fully support

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<p> Thank you for keeping parents’ rights in place. Government schools need to worry about teaching mathematics</p>


Support for Model 2022

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Strongly support Model 2022 policy changes.


I support

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<p> I support this.  </p>


stand with trans kids

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Stand with trans kids. I oppose any policy’s out in place to take away any trans or nonbinarys youths human rights.


Tyrannical and Frivolous

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The schools of our great commonwealth are, at present, affected by many different issues, such as teacher shortages, lack of funding, et cetera. Not included in this set of problems is a deficiency in capricious and arbitrary rule making. Rather than implementing regulation to ameliorate actual issues, Gov. Youngkin's proposed policy does nothing more than add to the already excessive regulation placed upon students and teachers, without bringing any benefit, educational or otherwise


Support this move. Need to still consider how to handle transphobic parents  keep trans kids safe.

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<p> As a VA resident</p>


Trans people are not your political pawns!

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Anyone who has truly spoken to and empathized with members of the trans community understands the vile nature of this policy. These rules abuse already-marginalized Virginians to score political points for Governor Youngkin. Strongly oppose.


Strongly Oppose

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The guidance as written is not designed to respect student autonomy or protect students from dangerous home situations. The guidance, if implemented, would serve to demean and isolate an already vulnerable population under the guise of "parental rights". It is despicably inappropriate to use the welfare of trans teens as a tool to pander to a vocal minority. Strongly oppose.


DISAGREE

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As an educator, a parent, and a registered Virginia voter, I strongly DISAGREE with the Governor's 2022 Transgender Policy. To support my reasons, I cite the following research:

56% of transgender youth reported a previous suicide attempt and 86% reported suicidality. School belongingness mitigates these risks and is a significant predictor variable for reducing suicidal ideation and attempts among transgender youth (Austin et al., 2020).

Transgender and nonbinary youth whose schools prevent them from using the restrooms/locker rooms that best matched their gender identities were significantly more likely to be sexually assaulted, 26% for transgender males and 149% for transgender females (Murchison et al., 2019).

28% of transgender youth whose pronouns are not affirmed attempted suicide in the past year. In fact, when pronouns are respected, transgender youth attempted suicide at half the rate of those who did not have their pronouns respected (Trevor Project, 2020).

Transgender adolescents experience significantly disproportionate levels of childhood abuse compared to cisgender adolescents and experience greater levels of homelessness as a result of being kicked out or abused (Thoma, 2021).


STRONGLY OPPOSE!  THIS POLICY WILL COST LIVES!!!

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These actions will cost lives. As a transgender person and a retired military veteran I can’t be quiet about this.

EVERY child has the right to feel safe, welcomed, and valued, and schools have a duty to fulfill those obligations.  Research shows that when trans and nonbinary youth face hostile school climates their mental health and academic achievement suffer. Every young person in America, including transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, should feel safe, supported, and able to concentrate on their academics at their schools without worrying about whether they can use the bathroom or talk to a teacher for support.

As a friend of mine put it:

[A]s a teacher, I know a lot of students who come to me with their preferred pronouns and say, “please don’t tell my parents.” I cannot imagine if my hands were tied legally, and I had to out those children…especially since they tell me I’m the only one they can trust…

Not allowing trans kids to express their gender identity will cost the lives of too many of these children. Trans people are already at higher risk for being bullied and for suicide. Forcing them back in the closet will cause irreparable harm.

Everyone should be allowed to use the bathroom that corresponds with their gender. Everyone should have the correct pronouns used. Everyone should be called by their preferred name.

If you are a cis-man and someone constantly refuses to let you use the bathroom or call you “she” you’d realize how demoralizing and degrading this treatment is.

Outing trans kids will cost trans kids' lives. We live in a society that often is not accepting of people who are different, and this will lead to shunning, or worse, by either parents or unaccepting peers.

It is a singular choice of when to come out and should never, ever be in the hands of someone else.


Strongly support

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<p> Let parents to parent their children! Teachers should stick to academics  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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Trans and non-binary students have the right to a safe and supportive learning environment, the same that cis students are already promised. Topics such as which bathroom they can use, whether they can play with their friends on a sports team, or whether they may be kicked out of their homes because the school insisted on telling their parents personal information (which, if they are keeping it from their parents shows that their home environment is not supportive and potentially dangerous) should not be on any student's mind. What should be on their mind at school is learning - not only about the curriculum, but about their peers.

The proposal does not do an adequate job explaining how someone's first amendment right is taken away by a trans or non-binary student simply wishing to exist, wishing to be respected by their peers and school employees, and protected from abuse. No one's values are being challenged here. No one's first amendment right is being taken away by having to face the reality that trans and non-binary people exist and have always existed.

I should know. I'm non-binary and I spent my all of my school years - from elementary to college - in Virginia public schools. I did not offend anyone by my mere presence. My existence did not challenge anyone's morals or values. What my existence did was invite people to expand their perspective and realize that theirs was not the only one out there and, if we were both willing to listen, presented the opportunity for both of us to learn from one another.

I sincerely hope that you give students of all genders in Virginia the chance to learn from one another in a safe and supportive environment. What has been proposed is not it.


Trans rights are human rights!!!!

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I strongly opposed Youngkin’s new policy. Trans kids need to be protected. Trans rights are human rights!


Strongly opposed

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The transgender policy proposed is very likely to result in kids attempting suicide. Students deserve to feel safe at school, and refusing to use the pronouns they use, refusing to use the name they use, and effectively allowing other students to ostracize them by refusing to acknowledge how they see themselves is 100% wrong. Transgender students have no desire to harm anyone else or spy on anyone in a bathroom, and there is no evidence to support that transgender students have a propensity for sexual assaults or misconduct. In fact, logic would say they are much more likely to be the target of such assaults. They simply want to be free to be who they are. Students are significantly less likely to attempt suicide if we acknowledge them by using their chosen pronouns and names. Why wouldn't we want to prevent suicides if we know how?  Resource


TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS


Oppose Youngkin's misguided policy

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<p>Youngkin says he wants to give voice to the parents of Virginia school students, but it is apparent by this policy that he only wants the voices of a certain subset of parents to be heard. Transgender youth who are deliberately and implacably called by pronouns that deny who they really are inside are hurt to their core by those who do so, especially when they are people in positions of authority (such as teachers).  The people who say that is not the case would not want someone to do it to them, especially repeatedly and in a public forum.  Students have the right to be called by their preferred name and preferred pronouns.  </p>


Strongly support Youngkin


I do NOT support any policies or legislation that do not protect ALL human rights.

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Governor,

As a parent and public school teacher, I am against any policies or legislation which does not protect all human rights including those in the LGBTQ community. Each and every citizen of this state deserves the same rights regardless of their gender or sexual preference.

Regards,

Dorothy Kellie Healy


FULLY SUPPORT THE POLICY

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


Model policy


In support of

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


I oppose these policy changes.

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I oppose these policy changes. Respect trans kids.


Governor /transgender views

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Not supporting this. Students need support!


Embarrassing and regressive - strongly opposed

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<p>This policy is an embarrassing attempt to save parents the discomfort of their kids deciding to express their true identities. Not only does this policy fail to do anything to improve the quality of our education system - it actively hurts our youth. What benefit is gained from banning the use of preferred names and pronouns? Banning our children from expressing themselves accomplishes nothing but - we should be focused on improving the quality of our education than policing how teachers address their students. Further, the most harmful aspect of this policy is requiring schools to notify parents of their children’s gender identity. This puts transgender youth at risk of distress and even potential harm from non-supportive  households. Are parents so delusional that they think they can bully their children into suppressing their true identity? Enabling child abuse over something so small as pronouns is a ridiculous use of our state government’s time and money. We should be doing our best to protect and enable our youth to become successful - not passing useless policies designed to suppress transgender youth and allow parents to restrict their children’s freedom of expression.  </p>


Fully support! This will help youth and families

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<p> Thank you for putting forth these ideas! It will be great for our youth and families!  </p>


I really thought we were making progress

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<p>As a survivor of a bigoted school system (I am using the term “survivor” because I very nearly ended my own life due to this), I was happy to see the progress we made in recent years. Forcing transgender students to be outed to their parents can and will KILL students. We’ve already seen reports of increased suicide rates in other states where bigoted policies have been put in place. But that’s actually what y’all want - nobody breaking the mold of what YOU see as normal. Nobody challenging YOUR beliefs. Even if that’s only because those who WOULD are dead. I’m so disappointed in the state that I was born and raised in. </p>


Strongly disagree based on child welfare and economic policies

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This discriminatory policy is nothing more than political theater at the risk of the lives and wellbeing of transgender and non-binary children within this state. It is not providing parents with more control. If "parents" have a loving relationship with their children, their sexual orientation or gender identity will not matter. But for those "parents" who do not, this policy could mean the difference between life and death. All children are deserving of a supporting and safe place to attend school, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This policy is the antithesis of that goal, to use the power of the state and our community to raise children up, to educate them, and to help them reach their full potential.

Moreover, it depresses interest in this state as a place for businesses to operate and for people to live. Businesses, especially white collar businesses who are competing for educated and trained workers, will now have a more difficult time attracting said workforce who will choose to live elsewhere. And these companies will, in turn, relocate elsewhere. As they should.


love wins - SUPPORT TRANS KIDS

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<p>SUPPORT TRANS KIDS. </p>


Yes do this - I support science and biology

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<p> Schools should be for learning not social experimentation. I am for science and biology</p>


Support for Governor Youngkin

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I support Governor Youngkin’s policy.
All children must be protected


Student safety bull

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Teen suicide rates are already going up and refusing teens a safe space to express themselves isn’t going to low it. Is this state so ing stupid they don’t realize forcibly outing kids in an unsafe environment will lead to abuse and/or suicide. Not only that but protecting people who can and will kill members of the LGBT+ community with Americas “defense law” is a low I didn’t think we could hit in this century but we did and somehow this bigoted “government” is managing to grow even lower.


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<p> As a VA resident</p>


Propose Transgender Policy for Public Schools

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<p>Strongly oppose.  </p>


OK, groomer

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Stop grooming children into your fetishes.


Strongly Oppose!!!


I am the mother of a trans kid. Being trans and a teen is SO hard.  Why make it harder?  Just cruel.

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It too every bit of energy I had and all my time to keep my kid from giving in to the huge pressure to commit suicide.   Especially after there were EIGHT other suicide attempts (one trans kid did kill himself) at their school.  Other kids used to say that to my kid - “why don’t you just kill yourself?”  My kid got spit on and others threw food at them in the cafeteria, wrote obscenities and threats on their locker, and threatened my child every single time they went to the bathroom.     To those who support the Governor’s cruel bill, you need to ask yourself what, if anything, these trans kids have done that ACTUALLY harms you?  I guarantee it’s nothing.  Why then are you trying so hard to make their and their parents’ lives pure hell?   Please stop calling yourself Christian and doling out so much cruelty and hatred.


Respect trans kids existence or expect their resistance!!

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SUPPORT TRANS KIDS. I strongly oppose to any anti trans legislation being proposed


Support for Youngkin!

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<p> These are children. Don’t the parents already see how their children are living. Conversations need to happen.  </p>


I support the governor.

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Thank you for bringing sanity back to our schools. If things don't change drastically in the attitudes of some teachers, and the corrupt teacher union I'll be pulling my kids out of all public schools. Our children aren't going to school to become little activists pushing the agenda of predator teachers, or administrators.


SUPPORT trans & non-binary students

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Support trans & non-binary students


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

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


I FULLY SUPPORT... Here's why...

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glenn youngkin told me that he likes fingers in his hole im not kidding. i was like glenn...? on god...? he was like yeah i wanna get my sack tickled too. it was so crazy i couldn't believe it guys.


Thank you Governor - STRONGLY SUPPORT

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<p> Thank you for putting parents back front and center.  </p>


Strongly Oppose

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This document not only creates further division and tension but endangers queer and transgender children. Not all children have the privilege of accepting parents. This document puts these children in DIRECT HARM. We should be protecting our kids, not putting them in harm's way. I must remind you, no matter your opinion or views on this subject matter, that queer children are STILL CHILDREN. They deserve to be safe, loved, and protected, not put in danger as this document does.


I strongly support this. As a young woman

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


Strongly Oppose Youngkin's Election Year Demagogy

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<p>This cynical piece of opportunistic hate-mongering is only being trotted out to distract from the massive unpopularity of Republicans in the wake of the Dobbs verdict. As a former private equity parasite who made his wealth by leveraging debt to buy companies and then strip them for parts, Governor Youngkin is no stranger to screwing over regular people. But this is a new low. Kids will die over this ignorant policy, but what's one more life ruined to monster like Glenn?  </p>


STAND WITH TRANS YOUTH

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<p>Trans kids are Important. I object to any anti trans legislation </p>


Support for Governor Proposal

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Since no one under 18 has legal consent to sign any document, parents must be involved. Who will be responsible for a male who one day identifies as a female enters a woman’s locker room and attacks a young lady if he/she has no legal standing. If a minor can decide his/her gender at a flip of a switch. Having parents involved insure students will have a safe place to go in school. Another point. What if a male teacher one day decides he identifies as a female. Can he now use the female restroom/ locker room with his students in there changing??

when did we decide that a young middle school, or high school student runs or developed our policies.


STAND WITH TRANS YOUTH


I OPPOSE the hateful, illegal model policy

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The proposed policy has horrific ramifications for the student population in Virginia, particularly the trans student population. Cishet kids won't be harmed by knowing a trans person exists, but trans students will be harmed because of this blatantly hateful, harmful policy forcing them to be outed against their will and without consent to parents that they don't trust for a reason.

Even beyond that, this policy is literally just illegal. The Virginia Human Rights Act explicitly affirms gender identity as a protected class for all Virginians, not just those outside of the public school system. It's 2022, y'all, quit trying to drag us back to 1922. Protect trans, GNC, LGBT, and every kid-- because there are zero students who will not be affected by this piece of openly hateful legislation.


Oppose the 2022 Model Priorities, Support Virginia Youth and Families OVER Politics!

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As an educator and parent, I strongly oppose the 2022 Model Priorities. This unnecessary change simply leans into the culture wars at the expense of Virginia youth and parents. Virginia parents unequivocally support the lives, well-being, and mental health of their children. Those are not for sale to score political points.


Strongly support

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


Support Youngkin - parents need to know

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<p> Parents should know what is happening with their children at school.   </p>


Oppose Gov. Youngkins proposed changes

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The U.S. is and should remain a sanctuary for all people.  To undertake what the Governor plans is antithetical to the promise of the U.S. to support each and every person regardless of what makes them different. Decision making must rests with the individual and not the parent or anyone else. To impose someone else's decisions on a person is tenement to taking away a person's liberty and freedom.


Strongly oppose

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Government officials wonder why suicide rates keep rising, and then they propose stuff like this. School should be a safe place for everyone to be who they are, and any bill/law that works against that ideal is arguably comparable to murder (based on morals, not the law). If a sizable portion of Virginia's government is more concerned about bathrooms than supporting the mental health of their kids, a sanity check is in order.


Strongly oppose hate!

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This is nothing but hate for those different from us. Love and protect everyone especially those most vulnerable. We should all be on the same page with this!


stand with trans kids!!

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Youngkin we already knew you were a douche but this is a whole new level. SUPPORT TRANS KIDS!


Strong support for parental rights

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<p>I strongly support the governor and his policies regarding transgender students. Kids under the age of 18 are not old enough to vote, drink, play the lottery, serve on jury duty,  join the military or enter into a contract, yet they should be plenty old enough to make such a serious decision about their sexuality without the explicit consent of their parents? Thank you for recommending that schools make parents aware of their child's choices and behaviors and that parents (who are also presumably supporting these kids financially) be allowed to exercise their guardianship role.  </p>


I fully support the revised policy

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


Oppose; Parents have rights, but children have their own as well

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Parental rights are important, and should be respected. However, I can’t force my children to become smaller versions of myself. I want them to think for themselves, and form opinions and beliefs that are clear, evidence based, and coalesce with their morality.

I did not vote for Gov Youngkin, but I don’t bad mouth him in front of my kids. I disagree with this policy change for a solid reason, and that I do share with my kids. Ultimately, it’s my opinion, and my kids have the freedom and right to form their own.

My opinion would be that kids have rights over their identities. If my kid likes football and hates history, I cannot as a parent demand the school kick my kid off the football team and load up his studies on Ancient Roman provinces. I can encourage them to take an interest, and expose them to things I hope will spark some curiosity, but I can’t demand it. If I can’t force what my kids must enjoy, I certainly cannot command who they are.

Your gender is a fundamental, foundational element of your identity. It dictates how you view yourself and how the world views you. Trans people believe there was an error in their gender at birth. Convincing them otherwise would be like asking me to just be a woman. I can’t, I wouldn’t even know where to begin.  I like my beard, I like my Adam’s apple, and all the other physical markers that tell me I’m a man. I also am a father, and wouldn’t imagine a world where that part of who i am just wasn’t there. That’s me, those are my feelings, and they don’t apply to everyone.

Not misgendering people isn’t a form of fascism, it’s simply polite. It’s similar to why we don’t walk up to large women and ask when their due to have their baby. It’s rude and disrespectful. Why should any government policy condone disrespect, no matter if the parent supports it or not?  Would you call my kid a fatty too, if I wanted them to conform to a specific weight? Would you call my kid a Yankee Lover if I didn’t approve of their boy/girlfriend’s place of birth? I would hope not. So why should any school have to seek my consent before calling my kid by the name/pronoun they desire? How is that my business? If my kid were transgender, I’d probably be the first to know. And if I don’t, my kid may have a good reason to keep me ignorant. Let’s not put schools in charge of outing kids and enforcing disrespect. Let’s have schools be the community centers they are suppose to be, and let parents raise our children, with the understanding that our kids will be a part of us no matter what they eventually believe.


Trans & Non-Binary Students

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Support & Expand resources for Trans & Non-Binary Students


OPPOSE

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<p>THIS IS THE RISE OF FASCISM </p>


Fully Support

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<p> I fully support the update of these policies that rebalance the education system in the State of Virginia. The current push of transgenderism by teachers</p>


Strongly oppose!!!!

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<p>Do no harm, doc. You're putting so many kids at risk with this. I thoroughly oppose. Do better. </p>


SUPPORT!

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I support this new change.


Opposed: Stop Bullying

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Virginia is for lovers, not haters. Let's get back to being a state that is moving forward for its citizens, communities, and businesses.

We must love, accept, and protect all our kids in Virginia. Even the kids that push into uncomfortable spaces for the establishment. That's what growth and progress looks / feels like.


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

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


Grandma supports


This is completely unnecessary and cruel.

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There is no good to be gained from this policy and only harm to be done. I oppose this plan In every way.


Stop indoctrinating children

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<p>The DOE needs to focus solely on EDUCATING not indoctrination. Parents should be the ones teaching values to THIER children, not the Department of Education. Start focusing on teaching the basics and leave the teaching of values to the parents. </p>


OPPOSE

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Support our transgender kids!!!!


Strong support Trump 2024


Educator amd Parent for Transgender Student Rights

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As a parent of a queer and nonbinary human and an educator, I support transgender students and all LGBTQ+ youth, their first amendment rights, and their rights to be treated with dignity and respect in our public schools. Governor Youngkin's new policy will harm our transgender and non-binary youth. (Visit "The Trevor Project" web page for statistics.) My classroom will remain a safe place for every student.


Oppose any unfair treatment of any youth regardless.

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For all of y'all that support bigotry just wait until your children come out of the closet and see how you feel.


Strongly support


Protect transgender kids

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Please reject Youngkin's immoral and illegal proposed policy. Trans kids deserve to participate in society as who they know themselves to be.


Trans rights are human rights

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strongly oppose

These are human beings. Their rights and privacy and protection shouldn’t be up for debate and it’s disgusting how forced religion and conservatives and homophobic people want to force on other humans who have the free will to choose or not to choose those beliefs and political stances. You are HARMING children. You’re harming people by ostracizing them and showing them their government, their country, no one cares about them. It’s unacceptable and heartbreaking. You’re teaching hate and abuse and gatekeeping their needs. All because of what? What are you so scared and disgusted by?? They're CHILDREN. They’re human beings.


Support 100%

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


Fully Support new Guidance Document

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I support Governor Youngkin's new guidance documents for schools relating to transgender policies. I believe parents should be heavily involved in matters relating to their children. The new policy protects children from other children who are not demonstrably gendered dysphoric. The new policies also help schools make better decisions when it comes to this subject.


STRONGLY SUPPORT

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The schools’ only commitment to the child is to provide them with an education that allows them to further their future academic goals.  The parents’ responsibility to the child is to provide moral guidance and support in their personal endeavors in life.


I oppose this hurtful policy.

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Students will suffer from this bill. Students deserve freedom too.


Strongly Oppose


Support Youngkin

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin. Transgender students NEED the help of their parents. They do not need to be further secretive about their identity crisis. Childten’s brains are not fully developed so why would any responsible adult allow a child to make a change as drastic as trying to switch genders or wanting to dabble in using new pronouns? How does being secretive benefit anyone? Being secretive is what people do when they’re being DECEITFUL. When we are honest</p>


Strongly Oppose

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<p>I am a resident of Virginia and I strongly oppose Gov. Youngkin's proposed policy change regarding treatment of transgender students in the school system, which is an assault on such students' rights and endangers their physical and emotional well-being, not to mention feeds into an overall climate of intolerance and hate that has been growing in this country. </p>


Youngkin will get us STRAIGHT! GO GLENN


Support this policy to stop hurting children


Forcefully Oppose These Changes

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The basis of these guidelines are discriminatory towards vulnerable populations of students. The enactment of these guideline will result in a more hostile environment for students who are trans or LGBTQ+. There are multiple reasons as to why educators should refer to students as the students prefer. It prevents teachers from willfully discriminating towards students because of how they identify. It can prevent abusive parents from extending their reach to schools. It can reaffirm the self-esteem and positive growth of students. The lived experience of students and the imagined scenarios that some parents and politicians put forward demonstrate the lack of care regarding the mental health and well-being of all students. This shortsighted policy doesn’t care about the mountain of research about trans people that tells the same story again and again. Affirming who someone is makes them healthier and happier while doing the opposite leads to devastating outcomes. Our students have it hard enough as it is so let them be in control of who they are. Stop using our students as political pawns.


Oppose.


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

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My family supports the Governors 2022 Model policies for the public school systems of Virginia. Parents have the right legally and ethically to raise their children, not the state, not the school systems, not educators, not teachers. Discipline needs to be brought back to all our school systems so NO student is ever singled out or bullied for ANY reason. Have standards in place for behavior enforce them equally and adhere to them for everyone. Thank you.


I strongly oppose the 2022 Model Policies. These policies focus more on the rights of the parents than the students. Why are the rights/beliefs of the parents more important than the rights/beliefs of the student? Because the parent can vote?
Not every child has a safe home life or supportive parents. Those students may see school as their only safe place.
According to the Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021:"Only 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth found their home to be LGBTQ-affirming.""LGBTQ youth who had access to spaces that affirmed their sexual orientation and gender identity reported lower rates of attempting suicide.""Affirming transgender and nonbinary youth by respecting their pronouns and allowing them to change legal documents is associated with lower rates of attempting suicide."
Please do not approve these 2022 model policies.

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I strongly oppose the 2022 Model Policies. These policies focus more on the rights of the parents than the students. Why are the rights/beliefs of the parents more important than the rights/beliefs of the student? Because the parent can vote?

Not every child has a safe home life or supportive parents. Those students may see school as their only safe place.

According to the Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021:
"Only 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth found their home to be LGBTQ-affirming."
"LGBTQ youth who had access to spaces that affirmed their sexual orientation and gender identity reported lower rates of attempting suicide."
"Affirming transgender and nonbinary youth by respecting their pronouns and allowing them to change legal documents is associated with lower rates of attempting suicide."

Please do not approve these 2022 model policies.


these policies. Protect trans kids.

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<p>Trans kids deserve safety and education and these policies deny them both. </p>


Support for Youngkin!

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<p> These are children. Don’t the parents already see how their children are living. Conversations need to happen.  </p>


Against

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Nope these are so discriminatory.


Strongly support

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As an involved parent and former student with multiple advanced degrees, I believe these issues should be addressed within the family, not hidden from parents.  As a former high school athlete, I also don't want my children forced to shower or share rest room facilities with children of a different biological gender. Schools are not the place to address non-academic challenges faced by children. Families are.


Stop pandering to less than 1 percent fully support this

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<p> Reviewed the whole document. Fully support this. When did commonsense became a crime.  </p>


Opposed  to this  mean-spirited plan

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<p>I am opposed to this latest plan of Gov. Youngkin to harm and isolate young people finding their way in life. It is just one more step in his plan to degrade our public schools. What happened to compassion and empathy? It is certainly not a priority of his administration. </p>


This is an absolute disgrace

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Your new policy is a transparent attempt to harm trans kids and nothing more. If you actually cared about children you would address real issues like the fact that children have to pay to eat lunch, that our schools are disproportionately worse if you live in a poor neighborhood, and the actually real problem with predators in schools which has not been linked to trans people at all. "Think of the children" goes all the way back to segregation. It's a tactic that is and has always been used for discrimination and the people using it never follow through on actually caring about children. On top of Glenn Youngkin being plainly ignorant about trans people and trans youth, he is playing on the paranoia of his base to keep his power. I recommend you vote his colleagues out as soon as you can, and Glenn you're next when the next gubernatorial election comes around. Trans people are done hiding in silence. We're out now, it's time for people to get used to it.


SUPPORT FULLY


Totally oppose Youngkin’s proposed policy

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As a parent, I support the rights of all children. I oppose his proposed oli y.


Strongly SUPPORT

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<p> This is so commonsensical; no rational</p>


Women and children ??

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It seems like women and children are your weakness leave them alone.


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I believe this is a misguided policy and strongly oppose.

Please stop these divisive policies, Glenn won only by a small amount of votes. There is no mandate for this.


Strongly Oppose

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<p>We are trying to go backwards.  Support the individual rights </p>


Treatment of transgender students

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<p>I strongly oppose this document. Virginia is better than this. </p>


Support this


New trans policy

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<p>Thank you Governor for  doing the right thing for parents and children of this great commonwealth! </p>


Transgender Guidance Document

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The 2021 guidance is comprehensive and reasonable. The 2022 guidance is a vague and  thinly veiled political document.


Transgender Guidance Document


I Oppose (my high school experience)

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I graduated from high school not too long ago (2017), and while I am not LGBT myself I have met quite a few in the community during my time in high school and college (transgender peers especially). Despite our differences we were all still students sharing our interests and trying to find our place in life, and I consider many of them very good friends. Keeping in mind my experience and my friends, it truly hurts to see such a policy suggested, let along enacted. This infringes on the rights of students and becomes way more invasive of a students personal life than it needs to be. Even aside from LGBT policies, students need a sense of freedom and self expression that schools may prod into, this policy being a perfect example. I will stand with the students and oppose this policy, in order to provide them an open and welcoming environment like they deserve, like the one me and my peers had.


Strongly support our Governor

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I don't see why this change is necessary. This current Democratic led administration is pandering to fringe activities.  Those of us in the middle don't see where this change will make a difference. Parents need to be engaged.


Gender ideology

Please, don’t buy into the Transgender ideology that has snared many youth, including my young daughter, who are so vulnerable.  I don’t want these young people ruining their lives to a culture fad plaguing our society. It’s not based on science, it’s experimental, it’s harmful, it’s madness. Stop gender affirming for youth and children!!!Please !!!!Kelly Rummler

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Please, don’t buy into the Transgender ideology that has snared many youth, including my young daughter, who are so vulnerable.  I don’t want these young people ruining their lives to a culture fad plaguing our society. It’s not based on science, it’s experimental, it’s harmful, it’s madness.
Stop gender affirming for youth and children!!!
Please !!!!

Kelly Rummler


Strongly support our Governor


Strong support

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<p>Parents know and love their children more than any teacher or activist could imagine. It is not up to schools or the state to interfere with parents rights to instill their values and morals in their children. Public schools have no business teaching ideological positions. </p>


Oppose Fully

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These are wrong and unjust. Don’t do this.


Will literally only harm teachers and students

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More stupid culture war garbage from Glen. Parents who think they are entitled to know and control every single aspect of their child's life will realize one day that they've made their children hate them. And they'll still be gay or trans...! And way to throw teachers under the bus by putting them in the crossfire. But Glen hates public school anyway, so scaring people away from the profession is great for him.


100% SUPPORT

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<p> 100% SUPPORT More parental rights!  </p>


Anti-democratic, anti-American, and most importantly anti-Jesus is this proposal.

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First and foremost, sexual education has been sorely lacking in all parts of this nation but especially in schools. The only way to protect your children is to have them educated to the highest degree possible. Diseases and teenage pregnancy spike the moment un-biased, scientific opinion leaves the conversation. As for the anti-trans legislation, I hope all conservatives understand that your feelings don’t give you a right to impose your beliefs on others. Y’all would lose it if the governor was trying to pass a bill that says girls have to wear burkas in school. But because he’s attacking a group that y’all hate (which is anti-Jesus) you pretend Christian’s don’t care.  There have been thousands of registered assaults by church members, yet the assaults from trans are non existent. The most truly pathetic thing? We should be worried about everything else! Record high inflation, we should be talking about a bill to make sure free lunches are permanent in our schools. No child should ever feel hunger in America, and if you believe hunger builds character then donate all your food and fast for a week. Let us know how much character it builds.

Vote out Republicans. They will take this country down if it means we get to live in a theocracy where the whites are enshrined as a permanent upper class.


Strongly Support

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<p> Strongly Support this.  </p>


Stop using our kids for your political agenda!!! I do not support.

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<p>Youngkin is only doing all this so he can go on Fox News and try to boost his name so he can run for president. He doesn’t care about our kids or their pre TS considering he sends his to private school. </p>


I fully support Governor Youngkin's K-12 policy.

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<p> I fully support Governor Youngkin's New K-12 pixies. That's one of the reasons I voted for him. Parents have every right to determine what their children will be taught in school.  </p>


Fully support proposal to change transgender policies

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The purpose of public school is to provide education to all students regardless of race ,religion, culture, sex. The focus has been shifted from administration of academics math,English,science,reading,writing,history to are you LGBTQ? I listen to my child complain he is sick and tired of being bombarded by LGBTQ every hallway,every classroom. He asks why can’t we just learn math,history,science and the important subjects? We learn about sex in health Ed class. I don’t want to hear about anyone’s...transgender...bisexual....heterosexual.....Virgin.....none of it. It’s no one’s business. The proposed changes 1) Give parents back crucial input in their children. Emancipated minors, adult 18 yr old students, parents that support their transgender or other child will register their under age child as such. If the under age child cannot share their lifestyle choice with their parents perhaps they might in some cases be better off removed from that environment and placed where they are given support. The proposals teach ALL students that ALL groups are to be respected not just a select few. If you truly think about it, students who truly are LGBTQ will not have fake kids imitating them, simply to gain attention or get close to girls.( as teens explained to me). Parents have the right and absolutely should be involved and make decisions regarding their underage children. LGBTQ students have many resources - groups,clubs,Internet,library, parents, counselors......


Model Policy Properly Balances Student and Parental RightsThe model policy properly balances the rights of students to be free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment with the rights of parents to guide the education of their children.Further, the policy fulfills the requirement of the 2020 law requiring VDOE issue this policy and specifically addresses these issues within the confines of federal law and current interpretations of the United States Constitution.

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Model Policy Properly Balances Student and Parental Rights

The model policy properly balances the rights of students to be free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment with the rights of parents to guide the education of their children.
Further, the policy fulfills the requirement of the 2020 law requiring VDOE issue this policy and specifically addresses these issues within the confines of federal law and current interpretations of the United States Constitution.


Support for Gov Youngkin and DOE

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<p> I strongly support Governor Youngkins and DOE plan. Any school unwilling to follow the laws of our Commonwealth</p>


I oppose these "model policies"

A graduate of Fairfax County Public Schools

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When I was in school, it was quite common for students to tell their teachers upon the first rollcall of the year that they preferred to go by a nickname or middle name. No teacher ever refused. To refuse would be cruel, disrespectful, and detrimental to the teacher-student relationship and the learning environment. Transgender students should be treated the same way my schoolmates "Liz" (Elizabeth was not her first name) and "Trace" (Tracey was not part of their name at all; this was a III-related name) were. Students should be allowed to go by the name they want to go by.

American Medical Association (AMA) says, "For transgender kids, gender-affirming names can be lifesaving." Depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts all decreased in transgender youth who were supported in their gender identity. It is healthier for trans students when others use their gender-affirming name and pronouns.

Teachers do not and should not stand at bathroom doorways monitoring who goes into which restroom. Students know which bathroom they feel comfortable in. The AMA says, "Exclusionary bathroom policies harm transgender students." Trans students who are subjected to exclusionary policies are at greater risk of mental health problems, self-harm, substance use, and suicidal ideation. They are also at risk of developing urinary tract infections or kidney problems if they avoid using the bathroom, which they will do if they are not allowed to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. In order to reduce bathroom visits, students will avoid eating and drinking and will "hold it in," which is unhealthy and can lead to the aforementioned infection and other health problems. These proposed policies will have real, negative impacts on students' mental and physical health. The AMA states that schools that are welcoming to trans students "result in lower rates of depression, suicidality and other negative health outcomes."

Please do not adopt these "model policies." They likely violate Virginia law and federal law, and they will harm students mentally and physically.

("For transgender kids, gender-affirming names can be lifesaving" and "Exclusionary bathroom policies harm transgender students" are available on the website of the American Medical Association.)


OPPOSE! OPPOSE! OPPOSE!

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I Absolutely and unequivocally OPPOSE THIS policy by Youngkin. This policy does nothing but hurt our young trans people and puts them at higher risk for bullying and mental health problems. How does it hurt ANYONE to use the pronouns they prefer?!? It doesn’t! This is a personal choice!!! I hope everyone can now see that Youngkin is anything BUT moderate! VOTE BLUE in November to ensure that these fear-mongering, xenophobic, racist, transphobic, Christian Nationalist, White supremacist, Republicans have as little power as possible!!!


Oppose

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This proposed policy is illegal, unenforceable, and - from a strictly human perspective - just cruel. I am a straight woman who considers herself a strong Christian, and my children attended Fairfax County public schools. My youngest had classmates whose gender was fluid and who had not yet figured everything out. Some had parents who were supportive of their decisions and/or uncertainties, and some did not. School was a safe place for many of them.

If you (Governor Youngkin ) really want to write a policy that addresses concerns from ALL sides, and policy that is not just pandering to a base that may be ill-informed or prejudiced against transgender or non-binary youth, then please consider setting up a policy task force or study group that INCLUDES teachers, students, and parents who are more informed about these issues and who are living them. Please don't let this simply be a campaign soundbite designed to fuel hate and division. The lives of many teens depends on it.


SUPPORT


Transgender reversal

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Thank you for giving the decision back to parents and letting them make these decision with their children.


strongly oppose. All politics aside, respecting pronouns is proven suicide prevention.

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

If a child won’t come out to their parents,  it’s because they have a reason to be scared.


Support this stomgly


Strongly support!

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Strongly support the preservation of parental rights and authority


Support Parents Rights

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I support this proposal and want it become policy. Not sure where the state and schools decided they know better than parents. Every time the government steps in and tries to impose morality on its citizens it turns out badly. I would ask the schools to remember that I am still the parent and am responsible for raising my child not them. I am not sure where along the way the school system started to stray from teaching the core subjects of reading, writing, and math. A bit of history and civics would be good as well. But please stay clear of my prerogatives  as a parent. And I find the recent policies in trying to support transgenders to be misguided and having no place in a school. A biological male has no place in women sports or in my daughters locker room. This is the kind of moral impositions that I find not only infringe on my daughters rights but mine as a parent. Someone needs to stand up to these political pressure groups and say enough is enough. Does a biological woman including my daughters not have any rights left to themselves or do we have to sacrifice them to these pressure groups. Good job Youngkin!


Support

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


Parents of a free countries must have educational oversight

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The Governors model policy is long overdue.  Only parents on a declining society have no significant control over educational practices.


Full support

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<p> Thank you Governor!  </p>


STRONGLY OPPOSE

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I work with LGBTQ+ students in a high school setting. It is unfortunate that so many of these students do not feel safe sharing their identity with their parents and families. It is also an unfortunate reality that there are parents who would neglect or abuse their children if their children came out to them. Not all parents are perfect or supportive or loving or know their children better than anybody else, and it's irresponsible and dangerous to legislate as though they are. If this policy goes through, overwhelming evidence tells us that young people will be hurt as a result and some may even lose their lives. That will be on this governor's and his supporters' hands.


Please opposed these guidelines

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<p>Trans children and their families deserve to be protected in Virginia.  The proposed guidance issued under Governor Youngkin is an abomination and will harm children and families.  We cannot afford to go backwards.  </p>


Oppose changes to school policy on Trans students

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<p>The proposed changes will be catastrophic to many trans students especially those who are not "out" to their unsupportive parents and others in their school.  I have a trans nephew who lives in NV. I know even though he has a supportive family he is always concerned about those who do not accept him for who he is as a trans person and what harm may come to him.  </p>


Support parent’s rights to parent

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


OPPOSED— TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

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<p>governor youngkin is completely going against freedom of expression. KEEP YOUR NOSE OUT OF TRANS PEOPLE’S BUSINESS. </p>


Please stop singling out LGBTQ+ students

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I believe it’s time to stop concentrating on LGBTQ+ students . In other words, stop picking on them. Why don’t we concentrate on other matters? There are so many other issues including school shootings, dilapidated buildings, etc. This seems like grandstanding and really doesn’t solve that much. All it does is single out other different students who are still a part of us. We’re treating them like dangerous oddballs., And encouraging others to point fingers at them.

I understand the parents want control. That seems highly possible if a parent doesn’t expect the school to parent their child. There’s nothing against getting involved. If you don’t want your child to be called by another name, that’s fine. Just don’t impose your beliefs on someone else. There’s nothing to stop you from going to the school and explaining the situation. And then keeping your eye on things to make sure everything is as you wish. It just doesn’t seem fair to impose this on all the kids. Or expecting someone else to narc for you. How are kids supposed to feel safe in that situation? And if your child is truly LBTQT plus, All this handwringing  isn’t going to change anything.  Or your child may try another name on for size and decide that they’re totally straight . I’d much rather see the governor concentrate on protecting everyone in the Commonwealth, Instead of harmfully singling out anyone. Let’s get back to business and worry about the real issues.


Trans & Non-Binary Students

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<p>Protect and Expand Resources for Trans & Non-Binary Students </p>


Strongly Oppose

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Strongly Oppose

Research is clear that affirming trans youth saves lives. Taking away support for these students put them at even higher risk for mental health difficulties, suicide, and school drop out. VA should support all of our students by providing a safe environment.


Thank you - I support

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<p> Thank you for including parents in this process.  </p>


STRONGLY SUPPORT

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<p>   I fully support this bill as a protection for families. Sexual orientation is a matter of personal choice but should not be forced upon others nor should public schools be a breeding ground for tension and strife. School is a place for learning and academic enrichment. Not the place for sexual experimentation or liberal political agendas.</p>


I agree with governor Youngkin’s new proposed policy.

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Nowadays, it’s parent’s rights to protect kids at schools and to know first hand what happens to their kids. And the kids are raised by the parents and schools are to serve theirs and theirs kids education need.


Support for Parents to be in charge of their Kids

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


VEHEMENTLY OPPOSE

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<p>These proposed policies are despicable and based on nothing other than unsubstantiated fear and bigotry.  They will do nothing to improve any child's education, while potentially putting already marginalized children in danger.  </p>


Support

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


Why does Youngkin hate trans people?

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<p>If Glen Youngkkkin and the GOP actually cared about the well being of students then they would worry about how this asinine policy couple have devastating effects on the mental health of trans and LGBTQ+ kids. Religion should not be a driver for hatred. </p>


Screw s


strongly opposed this proposal to replace Gov. Northam's guidelines regarding transgender students

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The current guidelines were developed with extensive input from many stakeholders. The current policies are legal, logical, compassionate, and considerate of all parties concerned. Governor Youngkin's proposed guidelines, in contrast bear none of those qualities but represent intolerance and ignorance. Please retain the guidelines developed during the Northam administration.


Strongly support new policy

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<p>Thank you for listening to parents and teachers and putting a policy into place that protects children. Comments on the previous policy were overwhelmingly against it but parents were ignored by the previous staff of the VDOE.  Our children need to be protected from this dangerous fad of being transgender. Though some do struggle with gender dysphoria,  most are just looking for the attention that comes with being with the latest "in" crowd. Moreover, I appreciate you offering protection to teachers who will not violate their faith by using incorrect pronouns and calling a lie the truth. With a teacher shortage, can VA afford to lose more teachers? The clear majority of parents LOVE their children and know what is best for their child. Any policy that robs parents of the right to direct the upbringing of their children is morally and legally wrong. Please stand firm for what is right. We can support all children in a way that is affirming while protecting the innocence of young girls in bathrooms and locker rooms. </p>


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

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


I support Governor Younkin's position.

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


trans rights are human rights

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trans right are human rights


I SUPPORT YOUNGKIN

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I support our governor! He is doing a great job, there is no reason for a male to be in the girls restroom. Period


The model policy properly balances the rights of students to be free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment with the rights of parents to guide the education of their children.Further, the policy fulfills the requirement of the 2020 law requiring VDOE issue this policy and specifically addresses these issues within the confines of federal law and current interpretations of the United States Constitution.

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The model policy properly balances the rights of students to be free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment with the rights of parents to guide the education of their children.
Further, the policy fulfills the requirement of the 2020 law requiring VDOE issue this policy and specifically addresses these issues within the confines of federal law and current interpretations of the United States Constitution.


Strongly oppose the imposition of your religious philosophy on society

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<p>This policy is harmful to children and destructive of their well-being.  If parents care about their children and maintain a good relationship with them, they will know their child's status.  If they don't, this policy would directly subject the child to harm.  The Governor's religious views are not mine, and should not dictate state policy. </p>


Youngkin W

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Those students have no idea what they're fighting for. It's not oppression to preserve spaces designated for women. This is the right call.


Stop the insanity strongly support our governor


Support for new transgender policy

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<p>Parents should absolutely be included in their school age child’s gender related decisions. Schools should absolutely not have the right to affirm gender changes without direct parent involvement. Parent rights and responsibilities should not be circumvented by our system of free public education.  </p>