Virginia school board adopts Youngkin transgender policy

The rural county north of Charlottesville became the latest to adopt policies put in place by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Department of Education to reverse recommendations made by former Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam.“Jesus spoke truth to the people,” school board member Charles Sheads said. “Children with gender dysphoria need the truth spoke to them.”

The new policies have received backlash from Democrats and LGBT activists due to their requirement that schools receive parental consent before referring to a child by another name or pronoun as well as blocking students from using restrooms and other facilities opposite to their biological sex. They also disallow boys from competing in girls' sports.

Despite that, Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an opinion telling school districts they are required to comply with the new policies and that the policies"fully comply with state and federal anti-discrimination laws."

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