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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
Strongly Oppose, Absolutely unacceptable O  10/26/22  11:59 pm
Rules for transgender students Anonymous (203026)  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
strongly oppose Anonymous (202978)  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 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
when do kids experiencing abuse and discrimination at home get a voice? Anonymous (202968)  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Current Teacher Strongly Support Anonymous (202969)  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Love the new guidance, angry with the old guidance. David Ray Whitfield  10/26/22  11:52 pm
Strongly Oppose! Dr. D  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 Oppose Anonymous (202590)  10/26/22  10:41 pm
Strongly support parental rights 100%! Anonymous (202591)  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
Support children and families by supporting trans students Anonymous (202553)  10/26/22  10:35 pm
Let all kids have freedom Anonymous (202551)  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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