The proposed changes violate the civil rights of all students. They have the right to learn and be safe while learning. These proposed changes will single out and effectively target trans and nonbinary kids, place undue and unnecessary stress on them, and effect their learning ability in schools. I believe the proposed changes will serve as a determent to children, especially to those who identify as trans or nonbinary.
As a parent with 2 children in the VA public school system, I fully support the LGBTQIA+ community. The purpose of the school board is to set education standards, not violate my Childrens' civil rights and their identity. What does a person's sexual orientation or gender have to do with their education???? If these changes pass you will be discriminating against many Virginians and Virginia students. Instead of discriminating against them, maybe try support and inclusion! Are all children in VA public schools supposed to not be supported? Also, these policies are incredibly discriminatory. These changes are detrimental to their psyche, their identity, and their formative years as humans. Instead of supporting them, if these changes pass, you will be limiting their abilities and destroying their self esteem and identity.
The current governor was elected because people actually thought he would place parental choice back in schools, however, these proposed changes are highly unfavorable by the majority of parents. His proposed changes also feed the culture war and cause transphobia.
This parent supports trans and nonbinary kids! I seriously hope you consider the comments of all of these parents here supporting trans and nonbinary kids. I do NOT support your transphobic proposals and implore you to be more inclusive of all of your students by supporting them rather than passing pro transphobic policies.
I cannot believe that in 2022 I have to make a public plea for the state DOE against their proposed discriminatory policies. Discrimination is illegal and therefore it should not pass.