LGBTQ+ activists concerned Youngkin and Republican-controlled House would limit public school students’ access to LGBTQ-specific information
“[This bill], arguably, is going to erase LGBTQ history and LGBTQ figures and movement leaders from the classroom”
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
Republican Gov. Youngkin’s election & GOP regaining control of Virginia House- new limits for students’ access to LGBTQ+ info may happen
Democrats, who maintain a 21-19 majority in the state Senate, have vowed to block any anti-LGBTQ bill that is introduced
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
“Given the new political climate in Virginia, we know that many are worried about the future of LGBTQ equality in our commonwealth”
Va. passes pot decriminalization bills
