“I think it's mainly an attack on their existence- I don't know what's the problem with someone feeling they were born in the wrong body”
“[This bill], arguably, is going to erase LGBTQ history and LGBTQ figures and movement leaders from the classroom”
The announcement by Principal Daniel W. Smith came hours after an LGBTQ group operated by students issued a press release
The bill had passed in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates last week- removed the exemption for religious organizations
Democrats maintain a 21-19 majority in the Virginia Senate & have vowed to block any anti-LGBTQ bill that comes before them
The House Education Committee by an 11-11 vote margin tabled House Bill 988
The Republican-led House Privileges and Elections Subcommittee struck down the resolution by a 6-4 margin in Tuesday's vote
“This is an important victory for the health and safety of transgender students in Virginia,” said Equality Virginia
Republican Gov. Youngkin’s election & GOP regaining control of Virginia House- new limits for students’ access to LGBTQ+ info may happen
Two sexual assaults by the same teen in Loudoun County, Virginia schools attracted widespread media attention
