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On this Guidance Document (Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools)

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The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) thanks the participants on this Public Comment Forum for their participation and feedback. Due to the number of comments received, VDOE extended the effective date of this Guidance Document in accordance with § 2.2-4002.1 of the Code of Virginia. The agency’s response to Comments is available here.


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Transgender Frank McCullough  10/27/22  3:07 am
OPPOSE - this will cause actual, real, death of already vulnerable children an APS student  10/27/22  1:55 am
Consequences of Youngkin’s Policy Dire, Immediate Martha Molinaro, George Mason University  10/27/22  12:06 am
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (203044)  10/27/22  12:04 am
Opposed Anonymous (203041)  10/27/22  12:02 am
Strongly Opposed VA Student  10/27/22  12:02 am
SUPPORT TRANS KIDS Marcelo  10/27/22  12:00 am
Fully oppose the 2022 model policies Virginian parent  10/27/22  12:00 am
Lambda Legal Opposes VDOE’s Proposed 2022 Model Policies Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund  10/27/22  12:00 am
Suicide risk factors include discrimination, family rejection, internalized & being denied access Anonymous (203036)  10/27/22  12:00 am
Support Trans Youth Anonymous (203035)  10/27/22  12:00 am
Common Sense Anonymous (203034)  10/27/22  12:00 am
I Oppose These Policies Aaryan Rawal  10/27/22  12:00 am
Strong Oppose - Stop Trans Kids from dying Anonymous (203032)  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Transgender Young People in Public Schools in Virginia Anonymous (203031)  10/26/22  11:59 pm
FULL SUPPORT AND PRAYERS!!!! Joda Wade  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Parental rights Natalia Kolodina  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Support Trans Rights Megan, InWine  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Protect kids Anonymous (203027)  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Rules for transgender students Anonymous (203026)  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Strongly Oppose, Absolutely unacceptable O  10/26/22  11:59 pm
SUPPORT THIS PROPOSAL !! Protect children from gender confusion A Tulloch  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Trans rights are human rights Anonymous (203023)  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Protect the Children Anonymous (203022)  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Proposed Policies Are Dangerous and Ill-advised Danielle Davis  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Comprehensive Comment Part 4 - Opposing Professor Craig Konnoth, Spencer Haydary, Max Larson  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Protect trans kids Anonymous (203019)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
I oppose this Jessie  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (203017)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Strongly support Gov Youngkin’s DoE policy to solidify parents’ rights Brendan Brown  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Trans rights are human rights Shawn  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Trans rights are human rights Shawn  10/26/22  11:58 pm
abuse against transgender children is Anonymous (203015)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (203012)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Oppose 2022 Model Policy Nicole Galloway  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Support kids' Right to Exist N  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Trans rights Smith  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Opposed: American Christian Taliban policy! Let Freedom Ring! Anonymous (203009)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Oppose Julie  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Strongly Oppose Brian L  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Respect citizen LGBTQ+ choices Anonymous (203005)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (203004)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
Strongly Oppose Rolling Back Protections for Students Anonymous (203003)  10/26/22  11:58 pm
I support trans kids & I support our schools Anonymous (203002)  10/26/22  11:57 pm
Strongly Support Transvaluation  10/26/22  11:57 pm
Support LGBTQ+ youth and support their parents! Holly Rodriguez  10/26/22  11:57 pm
EPPC Scholars Comment Supporting 2022 Model Policies (Part 3/3) Ethics and Public Policy Center  10/26/22  11:57 pm
Parent’s rights Anonymous (202998)  10/26/22  11:57 pm
Protect trans kids Anonymous (202997)  10/26/22  11:57 pm
Strongly opposed to 2022 model guidance Anonymous (202996)  10/26/22  11:57 pm
Strongly opposed Anonymous (202995)  10/26/22  11:57 pm
Student-led LGBTQIA+ Organization Strongly Opposes These Changes Pride Liberation Project  10/26/22  11:57 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Anonymous (202993)  10/26/22  11:56 pm
Strongly Oppose this Policy Emily Yen  10/26/22  11:55 pm
Protect TRANS kids!!! Anonymous (202991)  10/26/22  11:55 pm
Protect trans kids, strongly oppose Anonymous (202990)  10/26/22  11:55 pm
100% Parents right Anonymous (202989)  10/26/22  11:55 pm
Lawsuits against schools that secretly help students transition could devastate budgets Concerned Public School Parent  10/26/22  11:55 pm
Research shows this policy will increase suicides among transgender youth Anonymous (202987)  10/26/22  11:55 pm
Teacher for Trans Students Surviving and Thriving Teacher-in-Training  10/26/22  11:55 pm
Trans children deserve better Carolyn C. Edelstein  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Schools are for children to learn and grow. Anonymous (202984)  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Strongly Support Anonymous (202983)  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Trans Rights! Smith  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Strongly oppose Melissa Gostel  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Waste of time Anonymous (202980)  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Strong Opposition to Governor Youngkin's Proposed Model Policy 2022 Tanya Karapurkar Bhasin, School Board Member  10/26/22  11:54 pm
strongly oppose Anonymous (202978)  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Strongly support J. Johnson  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Don't Push Our Kids Away Rabbi Chana Leslie Glazer  10/26/22  11:54 pm
I OPPOSE the new guidance Brenda Walker  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Parent rights do not mean refusing transgender rights Anonymous (202974)  10/26/22  11:54 pm
Parental involvement is not a threat to a child's upbringing Anonymous (202972)  10/26/22  11:53 pm
Strongly Oppose hurting Trans Kids Cass  10/26/22  11:53 pm
This fear-based proposal that will cause more problems than ever. Stop this hatefulness now Virginia parent w/ son & daughter  10/26/22  11:53 pm
Current Teacher Strongly Support Anonymous (202969)  10/26/22  11:52 pm
when do kids experiencing abuse and discrimination at home get a voice? Anonymous (202968)  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Strongly Oppose! Dr. D  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Love the new guidance, angry with the old guidance. David Ray Whitfield  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Support Parental Rights Anonymous (202965)  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Agree with proposed change. Stewart Holmes  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Trans rights are human rights. When we fail to support trans children, we fail all children. Anonymous (202963)  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Strongly oppose the proposal Anonymous (202961)  10/26/22  11:52 pm
EPPC Scholars Comment Supporting 2022 Model Policies (Part 2/3) Ethics and Public Policy Center  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Student services John Tobin  10/26/22  11:51 pm
Strongly opposed this action Freeda Cathcart  10/26/22  11:51 pm
Disgusting policy Anonymous (202958)  10/26/22  11:51 pm
EPPC Scholars Comment Supporting 2022 Model Policies (Part 1/3) Ethics and Public Policy Center  10/26/22  11:51 pm
Strongly Oppose - Protect Trans Kids Queer VA Teacher  10/26/22  11:51 pm
Equal Anonymous (202955)  10/26/22  11:50 pm
Strongly oppose this policy EC  10/26/22  11:50 pm
Supportive Believer in Science  10/26/22  11:50 pm
Values some students but not all Anonymous (202952)  10/26/22  11:49 pm
Sports and bathrooms Anonymous (202950)  10/26/22  11:49 pm
Opposed Richard Brigham  10/26/22  11:49 pm
Making significant strides Dr. James Bergida  10/26/22  11:49 pm
Oppose - protect LGBTQ kids & teens Pam Coughlan  10/26/22  11:49 pm
Support trans youth Anonymous (202947)  10/26/22  11:49 pm
Supporting Parental Rights and the Well Being of EVERY Child Anonymous (202946)  10/26/22  11:48 pm
LGBTQ Community Anonymous (202945)  10/26/22  11:48 pm
Strongly oppose SMR  10/26/22  11:48 pm
The summaries of law provided in this section do not constitute legal interpretation or advice. Anonymous (202944)  10/26/22  11:48 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (202942)  10/26/22  11:47 pm
Father of Four Stephen B  10/26/22  11:47 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202940)  10/26/22  11:47 pm
Protect & Respect Students and Teachers EJ, Fairfax County parent  10/26/22  11:47 pm
Protect transgender students! Smith  10/26/22  11:46 pm
Protect the rights of gender nonconforming student Andrew Allard  10/26/22  11:45 pm
Support Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed transgender student policies Fairfax Parent  10/26/22  11:45 pm
Oppose: Policies violate state law and violate rights of Virginia students Katherine M Bowser  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools Jay Richards, Heritage Foundation  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202932)  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Transgender Policies' Kevin Dunlop  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Take back our schools Ernie  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Supporting Governor Youngkin's policy supporting parents' rights Anonymous (202929)  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Fully support this legislation Sandra Kirby  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Protect Trans Kid Anna Wegman  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Discriminating against Trans kids won't make them less Trans Owen  10/26/22  11:44 pm
Parents’ Rights Matter Parents of four publicly educated children  10/26/22  11:43 pm
Strongly oppose Jenny Ledig  10/26/22  11:43 pm
Support the Governor's policy Youngkin supporter  10/26/22  11:43 pm
Transgender Model Guidance Kyle McCollum  10/26/22  11:43 pm
why is this stressed? Anonymous (202921)  10/26/22  11:42 pm
Support Gov. Youngkins policies Anonymous (202920)  10/26/22  11:42 pm
Model policies for the Treatment of transgender students in in Virginia schools Anonymous (202919)  10/26/22  11:42 pm
Model policies for the treatment of transgender students in Virginia schools Anonymous (202918)  10/26/22  11:42 pm
Strongly oppose Lisa Loss  10/26/22  11:41 pm
Comprehensive Comment Part 3 - Opposing Professor Craig Konnoth, Spencer Haydary, Max Larson  10/26/22  11:41 pm
Strongly Oppose! Smith  10/26/22  11:41 pm
Parental involvement is not a threat to a child's upbringing Virginia JMU Alumni  10/26/22  11:40 pm
Policy is likely illegal, dangerous Michael Pruitt  10/26/22  11:40 pm
Opposed Opposed  10/26/22  11:40 pm
Transgender Anonymous (202911)  10/26/22  11:40 pm
Protect Trans Kids UVA Student  10/26/22  11:40 pm
Oppose this incredibly biased policy Dan  10/26/22  11:40 pm
Use of transgender titles Sandra Lane  10/26/22  11:39 pm
Strongly oppose. Anonymous (202907)  10/26/22  11:39 pm
Do not cave to demands. D G  10/26/22  11:39 pm
Model policies for treatment of transgender students in Virginia schools Anonymous (202905)  10/26/22  11:39 pm
Comprehensive Comment Part 2 - Opposing Professor Craig Konnoth, Spencer Haydary, Max Larson  10/26/22  11:39 pm
Trans kids are KIDS! David  10/26/22  11:39 pm
Transgender rights are human rights Sue  10/26/22  11:39 pm
Complete Overreach of State Power, I oppose this policy May  10/26/22  11:38 pm
Protections of transgender children is important Cassandra  10/26/22  11:38 pm
Trans children deserve support Smith  10/26/22  11:38 pm
As a parent I have the right to OPPOSE HATEFUL and ignorant rhetoric such as this proposal A Very Concerned Parent  10/26/22  11:38 pm
Strongly Oppose Gillian Saul  10/26/22  11:38 pm
Strongly oppose - It should not be made a big deal of sexuality. But, your either born M or F. Concerned parent  10/26/22  11:38 pm
Comprehensive Comment Part 1 - Opposing Professor Craig Konnoth, Spencer Haydary, Max Larson  10/26/22  11:37 pm
Common sense Anonymous (202894)  10/26/22  11:37 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSED Anonymous (202893)  10/26/22  11:37 pm
Strongly oppose! Protect LGBTQ+ Teacher & mom  10/26/22  11:37 pm
I OPPOSE this guidance. Anonymous (202890)  10/26/22  11:36 pm
Support trans & non-binary youth Anonymous (202889)  10/26/22  11:36 pm
Strongly oppose Kristin DP  10/26/22  11:36 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Anonymous (202887)  10/26/22  11:36 pm
John13:34 love one another …I oppose Youngkin’s proposal PK  10/26/22  11:36 pm
bullying prevention curricula Anonymous (202885)  10/26/22  11:36 pm
Trans rights are human rights Anonymous (202884)  10/26/22  11:35 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS DANGEROUS POLICY K. Hunter  10/26/22  11:35 pm
Oppose James Christian Hill  10/26/22  11:35 pm
Transgender rights are human rights Anonymous (202881)  10/26/22  11:35 pm
Opposed to "2022 Model Policies"! Protect Transgender Kids & All LGBTQAI+ Human Beings! Anonymous (202880)  10/26/22  11:35 pm
Oppose! And leave these children alone Omar Nasery  10/26/22  11:34 pm
I strongly oppose this proposed pro-bullying policy Dale Wimberley  10/26/22  11:34 pm
Concerned Mother Kendra B  10/26/22  11:34 pm
Support ALL our kids An Ally  10/26/22  11:34 pm
Hiding behind parents to discriminate against children , Youngkin a tyrant! Randall Bahjat  10/26/22  11:34 pm
Trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive young people deserve autonomy, safety, and respect Betsy Rosso  10/26/22  11:33 pm
I strongly oppose this policy Kristin DP  10/26/22  11:33 pm
I strongly oppose the proposed 2022 Model Policies Anonymous (202872)  10/26/22  11:33 pm
Oppose wholeheartedly William FB  10/26/22  11:33 pm
Trans rights are human rights Anonymous (202869)  10/26/22  11:33 pm
Protect trans kids Smith  10/26/22  11:33 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSED Anonymous (202867)  10/26/22  11:32 pm
Strongly support! Gregory L  10/26/22  11:32 pm
I oppose this in the strongest possible manor. Evon Bains  10/26/22  11:32 pm
Connection Anonymous (202863)  10/26/22  11:31 pm
Oppose Anti human policy Tracie Lane  10/26/22  11:31 pm
Oppose this policy. Oppose Youngkin. Kate  10/26/22  11:31 pm
Trans Students are Students. They Deserve Respect. Anonymous (202860)  10/26/22  11:30 pm
Support the Governor's policy 100%. Lynchburg Voter  10/26/22  11:30 pm
Absolutely oppose JKC  10/26/22  11:29 pm
policy of Governor Youngkin on the rights of parents in transgender policy in schools Anonymous (202857)  10/26/22  11:29 pm
Strongly oppose this policy August  10/26/22  11:29 pm
Strongly Oppose Relative of a Transgender Student  10/26/22  11:29 pm
LGBTQ Ally Anonymous (202854)  10/26/22  11:29 pm
I teach middle school in Virginia. This legislation would harm, not help. Erika St. Dennis  10/26/22  11:29 pm
Trans Rights! Smith  10/26/22  11:29 pm
Protect all of our kids and treat all of them with respect MA Wolf  10/26/22  11:28 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202850)  10/26/22  11:28 pm
SUPPORT TRANS PEOPLE Anonymous (202849)  10/26/22  11:28 pm
Support Policy - Children Need Guidance T.T.  10/26/22  11:28 pm
Protect trans youth! Anonymous (202847)  10/26/22  11:28 pm
MODEL POLICY is no place for rhetoric. Anonymous (202846)  10/26/22  11:28 pm
Supporting Parents Protects Children Anonymous (202845)  10/26/22  11:28 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (202843)  10/26/22  11:28 pm
Devil in the Details Parent and teacher  10/26/22  11:27 pm
Proposed "Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for all..." is wrong V. Reed  10/26/22  11:27 pm
Strongly Oppose the draft policies Brother of a trans sister  10/26/22  11:27 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (202838)  10/26/22  11:27 pm
I strongly Opposed This Michele Gideon  10/26/22  11:27 pm
Trans Rights/CRT Robbin  10/26/22  11:27 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE CHANGES TO 2021 GUIDELINES Susan C  10/26/22  11:26 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202835)  10/26/22  11:26 pm
Governor Youngkin's Transgender Policy Anonymous (202834)  10/26/22  11:26 pm
Support of Biological Gender Recognition. Anonymous (202833)  10/26/22  11:26 pm
Oppose! Smith  10/26/22  11:26 pm
I oppose the 2022 draft policy for trans and non-binary students Anonymous (202831)  10/26/22  11:26 pm
Abhorrent Policy Jessica  10/26/22  11:26 pm
Children before businesses Anonymous (202829)  10/26/22  11:25 pm
Vehemently opposed to policy change Tom Klancer  10/26/22  11:25 pm
John13:34 love one another …I oppose Youngkin’s proposal PK  10/26/22  11:25 pm
2022 Model policies Anonymous (202826)  10/26/22  11:25 pm
Strongly Oppose Maisie Osteen  10/26/22  11:25 pm
Support for Parental Rights Anonymous Parent  10/26/22  11:25 pm
Strongly oppose- PROTECT TRANS YOUTH Anonymous (202823)  10/26/22  11:25 pm
I Oppose Chloe  10/26/22  11:25 pm
Trans rights are human rights Anonymous (202821)  10/26/22  11:25 pm
Proposed "Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for all..." is wrong V. Reed  10/26/22  11:24 pm
Support! Anonymous (202819)  10/26/22  11:24 pm
Stop transphobic policy Anonymous (202818)  10/26/22  11:24 pm
Strongly Opposed Anonymous (202817)  10/26/22  11:24 pm
This is pathetic Anonymous (202816)  10/26/22  11:24 pm
Protect kids Smith  10/26/22  11:24 pm
Utter Nonsense Anonymous (202815)  10/26/22  11:24 pm
Support All Children Margaret Sacra  10/26/22  11:23 pm
Not okay Anonymous (202812)  10/26/22  11:23 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202811)  10/26/22  11:23 pm
Trans children are children and all children deserve our protection ChrissyCurtis  10/26/22  11:23 pm
Supporting the porposed policy. C Stanton - VA11  10/26/22  11:23 pm
Enforcement of sex-based dress codes; Anonymous (202808)  10/26/22  11:23 pm
Trans rights/CRT Robbin  10/26/22  11:22 pm
This Bill Protects Families rather than kill children Anonymous (202806)  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Strongly opposed - just treat kids with respect Anonymous (202805)  10/26/22  11:22 pm
I OPPOSE This Guidance Chelsea Bland, Metro DC CLUW  10/26/22  11:22 pm
I Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202803)  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Opposed Anonymous (202802)  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Public schools may not hide secrets from the public, not to say from the parents. Support Youngkin! Anonymous (202801)  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Strongly oppose new policy language Anonymous (202800)  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Stay in your lane Katie Euting  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Support Vicki Ruffner  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Agree with Gov. Youngkin Lana Allen  10/26/22  11:22 pm
Fully approve of this Model Policy Guideline Cathy Tankersley  10/26/22  11:21 pm
Strongly object Anonymous parent  10/26/22  11:21 pm
Protect Families and Children Anonymous (202794)  10/26/22  11:21 pm
No to this policy Idris O'Connor  10/26/22  11:21 pm
Trans students policy change L Knowlton  10/26/22  11:21 pm
What Would the Constitution Do Lisa  10/26/22  11:20 pm
Transgender policy Vicky  10/26/22  11:20 pm
Support This Guidance Laureen Boll  10/26/22  11:20 pm
Protect trans kids Smith  10/26/22  11:20 pm
Government Failure Anonymous (202787)  10/26/22  11:19 pm
Support! Wanda L  10/26/22  11:19 pm
Opposed to Youngkin’s Trans Policy! Randall Bahjat  10/26/22  11:18 pm
Trans rights are human rights Claudia Colantonio  10/26/22  11:18 pm
This Proposal WILL have a death toll Chris N.  10/26/22  11:17 pm
Support for Governor Younkins plan for Parental Rights. Chrysanthe Freire  10/26/22  11:17 pm
Strongly Oppose Karen Lynch Reed  10/26/22  11:17 pm
Opposition Ian Lim  10/26/22  11:17 pm
OPPOSE!! Anonymous (202779)  10/26/22  11:17 pm
Thank you Gov Youngkin Anonymous (202778)  10/26/22  11:17 pm
Support Anonymous (202777)  10/26/22  11:17 pm
Let kids be who they want to be! Anonymous (202776)  10/26/22  11:17 pm
Strongly opposed Bonita  10/26/22  11:17 pm
2022 model policies "respect" only cisgender students Parent, Arlington Public Schools  10/26/22  11:16 pm
Teach, that's your job, leave parenting up to the parents. Anonymous (202773)  10/26/22  11:16 pm
I support 2022 Model Policies Anonymous (202772)  10/26/22  11:16 pm
Parent Strongly Opposes Fernando Bonner  10/26/22  11:16 pm
Policy on Transgender Students in the Relationship to All Students Jim  10/26/22  11:16 pm
Trans Rights are Human Rights Smith  10/26/22  11:15 pm
Oppose 2022 VADOE Transgender student policy Roland Winston  10/26/22  11:15 pm
strongly oppose Anonymous (202767)  10/26/22  11:15 pm
Regarding the Proposed Model Policy Revisions made by VDOE Anonymous (202766)  10/26/22  11:15 pm
I support the 2022 proposed policy Carla Holland  10/26/22  11:15 pm
Protect Parents Rights and Families Anonymous (202764)  10/26/22  11:15 pm
Full support anonymous (202763)  10/26/22  11:14 pm
Support of the Govenors proposed policy S.G. Ferguson  10/26/22  11:13 pm
Transgender Anonymous (202761)  10/26/22  11:13 pm
OPPOSE 1000% Anonymous (202760)  10/26/22  11:13 pm
Support LGBTQIA youth, stop this policy now, and give parents their rights back Anonymous (202758)  10/26/22  11:13 pm
This will result in deaths. Anonymous (202757)  10/26/22  11:12 pm
Changes to the 2022 Model Policies Kerry B  10/26/22  11:12 pm
I Oppose. Smith  10/26/22  11:12 pm
SUPPORT THIS POLICY Anonymous (202754)  10/26/22  11:12 pm
Opposition to 2022 Model Policies Penn Carey Law If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice  10/26/22  11:12 pm
Let us live. AJ.  10/26/22  11:11 pm
Strongly Support Evan Trebing  10/26/22  11:11 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (202750)  10/26/22  11:11 pm
Strongly Oppose! Why is this even on the table? Anon  10/26/22  11:11 pm
Oppose this policy Parent and teacher  10/26/22  11:11 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Anonymous (202747)  10/26/22  11:11 pm
Support policy 100% anonymous duck  10/26/22  11:11 pm
Groomers gonna Groom Citizen for Sanity  10/26/22  11:11 pm
Strongly Oppose This Policy Anonymous (202744)  10/26/22  11:10 pm
OPPOSE THIS!! Lindsay Tuck  10/26/22  11:10 pm
STRONGLY SUPPORT Anonymous (202742)  10/26/22  11:10 pm
Strongly Opposed to Proposed Policy Former Teacher  10/26/22  11:10 pm
I agree with Governor Youngkin Dustin Howard  10/26/22  11:10 pm
Kids deserve to live and be supported, trans or cis. Smith  10/26/22  11:10 pm
Them proposed policy does not comply with Virginia Law Delegate Marcus Simon  10/26/22  11:09 pm
Transgender youth Anonymous (202737)  10/26/22  11:09 pm
wow. so this is the current state of our government OPPOSE STRONGLY Anonymous (202736)  10/26/22  11:09 pm
Strongly Oppose Human Being  10/26/22  11:09 pm
PROTECT TRANS KIDS Angry Nonbinary Person  10/26/22  11:09 pm
OPPOSE Anonymous (202733)  10/26/22  11:08 pm
Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools, version 2 Carolyn Caywood  10/26/22  11:08 pm
STRONGLY SUPPORT NEW POLICY Anonymous (202731)  10/26/22  11:08 pm
Mother of students Anonymous (202730)  10/26/22  11:08 pm
Strongly Oppose Angelo Kato  10/26/22  11:08 pm
I support the governor Valerie Stinson  10/26/22  11:07 pm
Protect Trans Youth Anonymous (202727)  10/26/22  11:07 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202726)  10/26/22  11:07 pm
We want the youth, not youngkin Anonymous (202725)  10/26/22  11:07 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Stacy Huh  10/26/22  11:06 pm
Support parental authority!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sandra Lopez  10/26/22  11:06 pm
STRONGLY SUPPORT Anonymous (202722)  10/26/22  11:06 pm
Strongly oppose. Anonymous (202721)  10/26/22  11:06 pm
have some common sense pls [Oppose] Anonymous (202719)  10/26/22  11:05 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSED Anonymous (202720)  10/26/22  11:05 pm
Trans rights are human rights, trans rights are student rights George  10/26/22  11:05 pm
The governor’s “guidance” on trans children in schools shows he is no more than a bully Amanda Messinger, Equality Virginia  10/26/22  11:04 pm
Don't oppose the exsistence of children. Smith  10/26/22  11:04 pm
I OPPOSE EVERYTHING THIS POLICY STANDS FOR Anonymous (202716)  10/26/22  11:04 pm
Prevent Loudon County from happening again Anonymous (202714)  10/26/22  11:04 pm
oppose Sara Alexander  10/26/22  11:03 pm
Strongly oppose this abhorrent policy Kelley O’Dell  10/26/22  11:03 pm
Strongly Oppose! Hannah Durfee  10/26/22  11:03 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSED Anonymous (202710)  10/26/22  11:03 pm
Absolute support - concerned parent Anonymous (202709)  10/26/22  11:03 pm
Opposed: Parent of trans child Nathan Matthews  10/26/22  11:02 pm
DOE new draft regulation Anonymous (202708)  10/26/22  11:02 pm
Comment of the REEL Policy Clinic in Opposition to the Proposed 2022 Model Policies The Racial Equity in Education Law & Policy Clinic  10/26/22  11:02 pm
Oppose the new proposed policy Susan South  10/26/22  11:02 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Anonymous (202704)  10/26/22  11:02 pm
Student Opposing 100% Anonymous (202703)  10/26/22  11:01 pm
OPPOSE 100% !! what kind of monster do you think I am??? Anonymous (202702)  10/26/22  11:01 pm
Support for updated language John  10/26/22  11:01 pm
DO NOT SUPPORT Anonymous (202700)  10/26/22  11:01 pm
Protect Trans Kids! Anonymous (202699)  10/26/22  11:00 pm
Strongly support this policy Anonymous (202698)  10/26/22  11:00 pm
Oppose the Proposed 2022 Model Policies Oliver Lesher, Founder and Co-Director of the VCQC  10/26/22  11:00 pm
Protect kids Leslie Hellerman  10/26/22  11:00 pm
Strongly Oppose Nicole  10/26/22  11:00 pm
Strongly Support! Protect ALL kids!! Anonymous (202694)  10/26/22  11:00 pm
Parents rights. Anonymous (202693)  10/26/22  10:59 pm
I Fully Oppose this Policy and the Abuse It Endorses Katelyn O'Brien  10/26/22  10:59 pm
Schools - Identifying as your birth gender Gale  10/26/22  10:59 pm
Glenn Youngkin is tearing Virginia apart (Opposed) Anonymous (202690)  10/26/22  10:59 pm
Trans rights are human rights Ken barnard  10/26/22  10:59 pm
Letting trans and gender variant children speak for themselves Rhys Kuhl-Chapman, Clinical Social Worker  10/26/22  10:59 pm
Guidance Dicument Anonymous (202687)  10/26/22  10:59 pm
The 2022 policy allows trans kids to be trans, and non-trans kids to be non-trans Jenn  10/26/22  10:59 pm
Oppose these policies Sherry B  10/26/22  10:58 pm
Trans Rights are Human Rights Smith  10/26/22  10:58 pm
Strongly Oppose Vincent  10/26/22  10:58 pm
Rescind this policy! A concerned parent in Henrico  10/26/22  10:58 pm
Trans lives matter Anonymous (202681)  10/26/22  10:58 pm
Support the change Anonymous (202680)  10/26/22  10:58 pm
Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools Robert R Riddle  10/26/22  10:58 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Anonymous (202679)  10/26/22  10:58 pm
I oppose these Policies Sarah  10/26/22  10:57 pm
keep virginia safe for trans people Anonymous (202676)  10/26/22  10:57 pm
DON'T TREAD ON ME! Greg Thomas  10/26/22  10:57 pm
Support Trans Children’s Autonomy Kat  10/26/22  10:56 pm
OPPOSE Anonymous (202673)  10/26/22  10:56 pm
Transgender Policy Anonymous (202672)  10/26/22  10:56 pm
THIS WILL HURT TRANS KIDS. OPPOSED Anonymous (202671)  10/26/22  10:56 pm
BAD POLICY (OPPOSED) Anonymous (202668)  10/26/22  10:56 pm
no jenna  10/26/22  10:56 pm
Guidance document Anonymous (202667)  10/26/22  10:56 pm
Support 2022 revision - God does matter Anonymous (202666)  10/26/22  10:56 pm
Protect LGBTQ and trans children Lee Barlow  10/26/22  10:55 pm
Strongly oppose Gov Youngkin's policy on Trans Students. Anonymous (202664)  10/26/22  10:55 pm
Strongly Oppose One that somehow wasn’t a statistic.  10/26/22  10:55 pm
Update Virginia policy Anonymous (202662)  10/26/22  10:55 pm
Opposed Carolyn Garner  10/26/22  10:55 pm
Trans kids are just kids Smith  10/26/22  10:55 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202659)  10/26/22  10:55 pm
Oppose: protect children first Elizabeth Fletchall  10/26/22  10:54 pm
KEEP TRANS KIDS SAFE KEEP TRANS KIDS SAFE OPPOSED Anonymous (202657)  10/26/22  10:54 pm
I Support Transgender Kids Beth Trovato  10/26/22  10:54 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202655)  10/26/22  10:54 pm
Strongly support! Anonymous (202654)  10/26/22  10:54 pm
Strongly SUPPORT Policy JD, Virginia Educator  10/26/22  10:54 pm
I oppose these proposed policies Rob M  10/26/22  10:54 pm
VIRGINIANS ARE OPPOSED TO THIS POLICY Anonymous (202651)  10/26/22  10:53 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Trans Ally  10/26/22  10:53 pm
Strongly Oppose Jessica Levy-Lavelle  10/26/22  10:53 pm
OPPOSE new guidelines; children are not property Castor Neal  10/26/22  10:53 pm
opposed Alice Robie  10/26/22  10:52 pm
Strongly oppose Amy K.  10/26/22  10:52 pm
Strongly Oppose Suzie, parent and concerned citizen  10/26/22  10:52 pm
Horrifying. Protect trans kids, not hateful political agendas. Anonymous (202644)  10/26/22  10:52 pm
Policy is not kind and sends wrong message. Anonymous (202643)  10/26/22  10:51 pm
Protect trans kids Wendy Martin  10/26/22  10:51 pm
KEEP TRANS KIDS SAFE Anonymous (202641)  10/26/22  10:51 pm
Object/ please keep 2021 guidelines and our schools a safe place for our LBGTQ and all students FB  10/26/22  10:51 pm
Opposed Anonymous (202639)  10/26/22  10:51 pm
Strongly oppose these proposed changes C St. Germain  10/26/22  10:51 pm
Will raise kids in VA instead of MD under this policy Anonymous (202637)  10/26/22  10:51 pm
Please do not adopt the 2022 Model Policies Ed Baird  10/26/22  10:51 pm
Fully support 2022 Model Policies Anonymous (202635)  10/26/22  10:50 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202634)  10/26/22  10:50 pm
Protect kids, trans and cis both. Smith  10/26/22  10:50 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSED Former Student  10/26/22  10:49 pm
Support Youngkin's new policies Pro-student parent  10/26/22  10:49 pm
In Support of the 2021 Model Policy Mark A. Geduldig-Yatrofsky  10/26/22  10:49 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202629)  10/26/22  10:49 pm
OPPOSED Anonymous (202628)  10/26/22  10:49 pm
Fiercely opposed To this horrific bill. Sam  10/26/22  10:47 pm
Rescind Model Policy Anonymous (202625)  10/26/22  10:47 pm
Strongly Oppose changes to protections for Trans youth Alice  10/26/22  10:47 pm
It is a grave mistake to pass this. Tyrell Vokoun  10/26/22  10:47 pm
Oppose Anonymous (202621)  10/26/22  10:47 pm
Please oppose this harmful policy Anonymous (202620)  10/26/22  10:47 pm
Difficult being a teenager Mary McAlevy  10/26/22  10:46 pm
Strongly Oppose Smith  10/26/22  10:46 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (202617)  10/26/22  10:46 pm
Policy fails to follow APA guidelines nor is nuanced enough to support most students Thomas Jefferson HS Senior (FCPS)  10/26/22  10:46 pm
I OPPOSE the 2022 Guidance Christine S., Arlington, Virginia  10/26/22  10:46 pm
Strongly oppose the new oppressive policy Brooke, Fairfax County parent  10/26/22  10:46 pm
Transgender issues in school Anonymous (202613)  10/26/22  10:45 pm
HAVE A HEART- SUPPORT TRANS AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS Liz K.  10/26/22  10:45 pm
Strongly Opposed to this Violation of Student's Personal Rights Kimberly Bonner  10/26/22  10:44 pm
OPPOSE Matthias V.  10/26/22  10:44 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSED Anonymous (202608)  10/26/22  10:44 pm
Trans rights are human rights. Anonymous (202607)  10/26/22  10:44 pm
VCQC Comment to Oppose the Proposed 2022 Model Policies Oliver Lesher, Founder and Co-Director of the VCQC  10/26/22  10:44 pm
I support Governor Youngkin’s proposed changes to VA schools Guidance document. Mia  10/26/22  10:44 pm
Gender non-conforming children deserve protection Angela  10/26/22  10:44 pm
protect kids Anonymous (202603)  10/26/22  10:43 pm
Please Protect Our Trans Kids Anonymous (202602)  10/26/22  10:43 pm
Draft Policy Opposition Amber Vernon  10/26/22  10:43 pm
Oppose this policy- protect our kids The Real Laura Jane Cohen  10/26/22  10:42 pm
Support Revised Policy Anonymous (202599)  10/26/22  10:42 pm
Opposed and worried Afraid for son  10/26/22  10:42 pm
keep clueless politicians out of this (AND LISTEN TO TRANS PEOPLE) Anonymous (202597)  10/26/22  10:42 pm
Trans Rights are Human Rights ET  10/26/22  10:42 pm
Gov Youngkin Anonymous (202595)  10/26/22  10:42 pm
being trans isnt that hard to understand! educate yourself before you hurt others! (opposed) Anonymous (202594)  10/26/22  10:41 pm
Strongly Oppose This Policy Barbara Brumbaugh  10/26/22  10:41 pm
Strongly support to restore balance Anonymous (202592)  10/26/22  10:41 pm
Strongly support parental rights 100%! Anonymous (202591)  10/26/22  10:41 pm
Strongly Oppose Anonymous (202590)  10/26/22  10:41 pm
I support Governor Youngkin’s policy Anonymous (202589)  10/26/22  10:40 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (202588)  10/26/22  10:40 pm
Protect Emotionally Vulnerable Children and Parental Rights! Deborah Dobbin  10/26/22  10:40 pm
Supportive MAB  10/26/22  10:40 pm
Common sense Kristina  10/26/22  10:39 pm
Guidance Document - Transgender Students Mary  10/26/22  10:39 pm
virginians against youngkin. opposed to this horrific policy Anonymous (202583)  10/26/22  10:39 pm
Don't defer to parents Anonymous (202582)  10/26/22  10:39 pm
Community mentor strongly opposes Anonymous (202581)  10/26/22  10:39 pm
I support Trans kids Anonymous (202580)  10/26/22  10:39 pm
TRANS VIRGINIANS HATE YOUNGKIN (OPPOSED) Anonymous (202579)  10/26/22  10:39 pm
Strongly Opposed; Support our children Cathryn Bryant  10/26/22  10:39 pm
I oppose. This will kill children. Smith  10/26/22  10:38 pm
Opposed. Samuel Ressin  10/26/22  10:38 pm
Strongly agree Anonymous (202575)  10/26/22  10:38 pm
All kids matter Anonymous (202574)  10/26/22  10:37 pm
Support Anonymous (202573)  10/26/22  10:37 pm
Against Anonymous (202572)  10/26/22  10:37 pm
Strongly oppose - unnecessary and counterproductive Arlington mom  10/26/22  10:37 pm
SUPPORT 2022 Policy Changes - Parents are the primary educators - NOT THE STATE Parent of 8  10/26/22  10:37 pm
OPPOSE!! Support LGBTQ+ kids' rights. Anonymous (202568)  10/26/22  10:37 pm
DONT STAY SILENT (OPPOSED) Anonymous (202567)  10/26/22  10:37 pm
Mosel policies for the treatment of transgender students Anonymous (202566)  10/26/22  10:36 pm
OPPOSE new guidelines--trans youth deserve a chance to thrive Eugene M.  10/26/22  10:36 pm
Support children, oppose meddling from Youngkin Emmanuel K Dabney  10/26/22  10:36 pm
Strongly agree Concerned Chesterfield parent  10/26/22  10:36 pm
were here :) were queer :) get used to it :) OPPOSED Anonymous (202561)  10/26/22  10:35 pm
A parent that supports children and educators and opposes this policy. Anonymous Henrico County  10/26/22  10:35 pm
Strongly Support Parental Rights Adrienne V  10/26/22  10:35 pm
I strongly oppose this policy Anonymous (202557)  10/26/22  10:35 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE Anonymous (202556)  10/26/22  10:35 pm
Against the proposal for policy K. Le  10/26/22  10:35 pm
Recognize parents as the decisions makers regarding their own children’s gender & health issues. Grandma  10/26/22  10:35 pm
I oppose this policy. Trans rights are human rights. Anonymous (202552)  10/26/22  10:35 pm
Let all kids have freedom Anonymous (202551)  10/26/22  10:35 pm
Support children and families by supporting trans students Anonymous (202553)  10/26/22  10:35 pm
Please enact the new policy to restore balance and protect rights of all Anonymous (202549)  10/26/22  10:34 pm
Support - kids deserve better Lizzie Lipovsky  10/26/22  10:34 pm
Proposed Policy Is Dangerous Brian Krezel  10/26/22  10:34 pm
STAY LOUD SPEAK UP FOR TRANS RIGHTS (OPPOSED) Anonymous (202547)  10/26/22  10:34 pm
Strongly Opposed KL  10/26/22  10:34 pm
sexy girls support trans people (opposed) sexy girls  10/26/22  10:34 pm
I oppose this legislation as it is written Anonymous (202544)  10/26/22  10:34 pm
Oppose - stand with trans kids Anonymous (202543)  10/26/22  10:34 pm
Do not allow this policy to pass Levi Teachey  10/26/22  10:33 pm
Strongly Oppose Jennifer Miller  10/26/22  10:33 pm
Trans Rights are Human Rights Smith  10/26/22  10:33 pm
Strongly Support Model Policy 2022 Anonymous (202538)  10/26/22  10:33 pm
Strongly oppose Amanda Weaver  10/26/22  10:32 pm
our rights shouldn't be up for debate opposed Anonymous (202536)  10/26/22  10:32 pm
Support our kids — and teachers A RN  10/26/22  10:32 pm
Strongly oppose this harmful policy. Concerned Parent of School Age Children  10/26/22  10:32 pm
Fully support this Anonymous (202533)  10/26/22  10:32 pm
Strongly oppose Anonymous (202532)  10/26/22  10:32 pm
Thank you,Youngkin Anomous  10/26/22  10:32 pm


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