As a licensed school psychologist I have spent decades working both in the public schools and in private practice. I strongly oppose the Governor's proposed policy to harm transgender and non-binary students. His policy is focused on parents when the public schools' duty is to educate students. Students should be first and foremost in any policy. Who authored this policy? No one was bold enough to put their name on it so ultimately the Governor is responsible. In contrast, the 2021 policy included school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors (the school based mental health team) as well as school nurses, principals, students, professors, school board members, the Virginia PTA, many state and local advocacy groups, and finally parents. The new policy is in direct conflict with the old so which parents are represented? The 2021 policy is based on research and the recommendations of all major medical and mental health organizations. What is Glenn's policy based on? Ignorance, unsubstantiated opinions, manufactured crises, and fear. Treating all humans with basic respect is literally the least we can all do. The Governor is instructing trained professional staff to violate their codes of ethics and yet most position descriptions require employees to follow best practice. Which is it? Why is there no guidance on how to proceed? You cannot force us to purposefully harm children. This policy should never be put into place and should be burned in a bonfire. Shame on you Glenn for pandering to notoriety for your own selfish desires and attempting to sacrifice vulnerable children. We will not stand for it.