I am asking that you remove from Virginia School Health Guidelines the "Advocates for Youth" website, and any other links that provide content on the following:
- abortion access,
- sexuality,
- gender identity
and other related topics.
It is not appropriate for teachers to discuss these subjects with students. Parents should be the only persons discussing these subjects with their children.
I do not approve of websites that promote campaigns like “Abortion Out Loud” and “Free the Pill Youth Council”.
I do not approve of websites that offer resources for abortion access or that provide animated video series aimed at young children that talk about issues like abortion, sex, sexuality, and sexual identity.
Again, these subjects are to be discussed with children BY THEIR PARENTS.
The VDH cannot promote materials and resources of a sexual nature that could be shared with a child without parental knowledge, and thus undermine a parent's right to direct the health and education of their children.