In Northern Virginia, several districts rejected the governor's proposed changes to rules governing transgender students in public schools.
” after a comment period. These would require transgender students to access school facilities and programs matching the sex they were assigned at birth. The state will also mandate that families submit legal documentation if they want to let their children change their name or gender on official school records. Teachers and other school personnel may not refer to a student by a different name or pronoun unless parents request the switch in writing.
of a lawsuit challenging the order, with opponents arguing that it violates the Virginia Human Rights Act, which protects individuals in public settings, including schools, from discrimination on the basis of gender identity.The Washington Post sought comment from every school district in the state, and most had no initial comment. But in Northern Virginia, initial response from several districts was sharply negative.
Other districts said they were awaiting further guidance from the state, and some suggested they will comply with whatever directives are issued. The new policy is a reversal of a statewide order put in place just two years ago by Youngkin’s Democratic predecessor, Gov. Ralph Northam. His version mandated that transgender students be granted access to restrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities that matched their gender identity.
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