Department 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.
1/14/21 3:37 pm
Commenter:
Keefe
Support our Trans Youth
Support our Trans Youth
Our worth as a fellow human beings can be firmly attached to how we treat and respect our children, ALL our children. No matter what they look like, gender they are, who they worship, or who they identify as, each and every child deserves equal rights and treatment as well respect. Please make sure to take that into account and protect our tans youth and give them equal rights and respect. Thank you. Sincerely, the Keefes
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