Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
Guidance Document Change: The Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools guidance document was developed in response to House Bill 145 and Senate Bill 161, enacted by the 2020 Virginia General Assembly, which directed the Virginia Department of Education to develop and make available to each school board model policies concerning the treatment of transgender students in public elementary and secondary schools. These guidelines address common issues regarding transgender students in accordance with evidence-based best practices and include information, guidance, procedures, and standards relating to: compliance with applicable nondiscrimination laws; maintenance of a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students; prevention of and response to bullying and harassment; maintenance of student records; identification of students; protection of student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive information; enforcement of sex-based dress codes; and student participation in sex-specific school activities, events, and use of school facilities.
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2/1/21  2:34 pm
Commenter: Cheryl Demos

I strongly oppose the transgender model policies
 

I am strongly opposed to the transgender model policies Virginia public school system. There is absolutely no concern for any of the students which by the way are the majority who are not transgender. There is nothing in these policies regarding their concerns or well-being. Since when in this country do a few determine how the majority live? This is strictly political and has no common sense behind it at all. You represent all the children not just a few who are transgender. And the concept that you know best for the children and not their parents is absolute insanity. You have absolutely no right to be on a school board when you seek to control other peoples children.

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