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Virginia county famous for transgender legal fight passes Youngkin’s ‘model policy’

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2023

The Gloucester County seal attached to a wall at T.C. Walker Education Center Auditorium in Gloucester County Virginia. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Years after a rural Virginia county became the frontline for transgender students’ bathroom use, Governor Glenn Youngkin released a new set of policies he argues ensure privacy, dignity, and respect for students and parents.

Transgender kids and their parents disagree. And Brad Kutner reports local school boards are now trying to find a path forward.

Gloucester County, Governor Glenn Youngkin, Transgender Policies, Virginia Schools

U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal in Gavin Grimm Case

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 28, 2021

Gavin Grimm (Credit: Grimm’s Twitter account, @GavinGrimmVA)

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from the Gloucester County School Board Monday. The decision comes after the Richmond-based Fourth Circuit sided with transgender student Gavin Grimm in a fight over his right to use the men’s restroom. Brad Kutner has details.