{"id":2003502,"date":"2023-08-17T11:18:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T15:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginias-largest-school-district-vows-not-to-adopt-governors-new-model-policies-on-transgender-students\/"},"modified":"2023-08-17T11:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T15:19:42","slug":"virginias-largest-school-district-vows-not-to-adopt-governors-new-model-policies-on-transgender-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginias-largest-school-district-vows-not-to-adopt-governors-new-model-policies-on-transgender-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia&#8217;s biggest school district refuses to adopt the governor&#8217;s new guidelines for transgender students."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvirginias-largest-school-district-vows-not-to-adopt-governors-new-model-policies-on-transgender-students%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2003502&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<h2>Fairfax County Public Schools Rejects New Guidance on\u200d Transgender Students<\/h2>\n<p>Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the largest school district in Virginia, has\u200c made\u2063 a bold \u200bdecision. It will not adopt Gov. Glenn Youngkin&#8217;s new guidance\u2062 on transgender students in K\u201312 schools, according to an announcement made by\u2063 Superintendent Michelle Reid.<\/p>\n<p>In a message to parents and children at FCPS, Superintendent Reid \u2064stated\u200c that the district had conducted a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginias-largest-school-district-vows-not-to-adopt-governors-new-model-policies-on-transgender-students\/\" title=\"Virginia's biggest school district refuses to adopt the governor's new guidelines for transgender students.\">detailed legal\u2062 review<\/a>&#8221; and concluded that their current policies are in\u200d line \u2062with federal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-blasted-for-pushing-racist-policy-in-response-to-hurricane-damage\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris Blasted For Pushing \u2018Racist\u2019 Policy In Response To Hurricane Damage\">state anti-discrimination laws<\/a>. This decision comes after \u2062the Virginia Department of Education, under Gov. Youngkin&#8217;s guidance, introduced new model policies \u200cfor public schools \u200din\u200b the state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border border-[#D3D3D3] px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/glenn-youngkin-says-hes-not-entering-presidential-race-this-year-5236194\">Glenn Youngkin Says He&#8217;s Not Entering Presidential \u2064Race &#8216;This Year&#8217;<\/a><br \/>\n          <span class=\"text-[14px] leading-[18px] text-[#737373]\">5\/2\/2023<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/george-mason-university-president-responds-to-students-protesting-commencement-address-by-gov-glenn-youngkin-5164158\">George Mason University President Responds to Students Protesting Commencement Address by Gov. Glenn Youngkin<\/a><br \/>\n          <span class=\"text-[14px] leading-[18px] text-[#737373]\">4\/2\/2023<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The new model policies introduced by Gov. Youngkin&#8217;s administration address the treatment of transgender students in public schools. They\u2064 allow \u2062teachers to \u200cuse pronouns based on a child&#8217;s biological sex, require students to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at\u200c birth, and prioritize parental rights in decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>However, FCPS has decided\u2064 to\u2063 maintain its existing policies. Superintendent Reid emphasized \u2062that &#8220;gender expansive and transgender students&#8221; will be respected and supported. They will \u200bbe addressed by their chosen names and pronouns, have access to facilities consistent \u2064with their gender identity,\u2063 and\u200d have their privacy protected.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>&#8220;Parents rights first&#8221;: Fairfax County resident Lin-Dai Kendall protests at a rally outside Luther \u200bJackson Middle School before a Fairfax County Public Schools board meeting, in Falls Church, Va., on Sept. 15, 2022. (Terri Wu\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Virginia&#8217;s Updated Policies<\/h2>\n<p>The updated policies from the Virginia Department \u200cof\u2062 Education state \u2063that efforts \u2064should be made to\u2064 inform teachers of a student&#8217;s chosen name and pronouns. They also affirm that\u2063 transgender students should have access to locker rooms and restrooms corresponding to their gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>Superintendent Reid reassured the community that FCPS remains committed to creating a safe and inclusive\u2064 environment for all students and staff. The district believes in supporting students and working with parents\u2064 and caregivers simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>The new policies also emphasize the availability of single-user bathrooms and the right of\u200c parents to opt their child out \u200bof\u2064 using sex-segregated facilities if required by law.\u2064 Eligible\u2063 students \u200dhave the same right to opt\u2063 out.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;Parents Are the Appropriate Decision-Makers&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2063 Virginia Department of Education introduced these policies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-orders-virginia-equity-office-to-instead-focus-on-education-abortion\/\" title=\"Youngkin Orders Virginia \u2018Equity\u2019 Office To Instead Focus on Education, Abortion\">restore parental rights<\/a> in decision-making while ensuring the safety and dignity of all students. Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera emphasized the importance\u200b of creating a safe and vibrant learning \u2062environment for every \u2064student.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Virginia&#8217;s largest school district, has declared that it will not follow Gov. Glenn Youngkin&#8217;s transgender student guidelines for K-12 schools. Superintendent Michelle Reid informed parents and students on Aug. 14 that after a thorough legal examination, the district has reached this decision. 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