LGBTQ+ activists concerned Youngkin and Republican-controlled House would limit public school students’ access to LGBTQ-specific information
“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”
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
Youngkin addressed the issue but did not specifically apologize for the actions of his political operatives
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
