I speak in support of the proposed regulations supporting our LGTBQ students in public schools.
Those who protest speak out of anger and fear, which will not be satisfied even if the regulations do appear.
I know that these students feel uncomfortable and fearful in our schools, which hinders learning and their mental and emotional growth. It's also contrary to the stated goal of Chesterfield County to prepare students to "adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world". Certainly our nation's recent acceptance of the LGTBQ community is an example of that rapidly changing world.
These regulations would protect those who need protecting without harming the rest of us, and they should be adapted.