SB 20, which would have exposed school districts to costly lawsuits for failing to protect trans students, was defeated in subcommittee
Democrats, who maintain a 21-19 majority in the state Senate, have vowed to block any anti-LGBTQ bill that is introduced
First executive order issued ended “use of” "critical race theory” which is not taught in VA public schools & other “divisive concepts”
The shooting prompted LGBTQ residents and allies to gather in the days and weeks after the incident for vigils and marches
Under the bill, male students are not permitted to participate on any school athletic team or squad designated for ‘females’
Critics in school systems throughout the country have said its sexually explicit content is not suitable for school libraries
Democrats still have a 21-19 majority in the state Senate, and they have signaled they will oppose any effort to curtail LGBTQ rights
The newly sworn-in Republican Governor backed a Loudoun County teacher who opposed trans student guidelines
After approximately 7 minutes of heated discussion where members from both sides got noticeably frustrated, the board voted 4-3 to fire Baker
Youngkin has said he does not support allowing trans children to play on sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity
