Posts Tagged Transgender Students

Federal appeals court hears dispute over transgender female sports ban

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 27, 2023

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ)

A federal appeals court in Richmond will decide whether a West Virginia law that blocks transgender girls from participating in middle and high school female sports violates the U.S. Constitution.

Carve outs for gender separation exist in federal law, but the question remains how those with differing gender identities may – or may not – be excluded. Brad Kutner has more.

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Spotsylvania County is the first in Virginia to adopt new transgender student guidance

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2023

School boards across Virginia are reevaluating their approach to transgender students. Michael Pope has the latest.

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Reaction to new state guidance on transgender student policies

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 19, 2023

School boards across Virginia are facing an important decision now that the Virginia Department of Education has issued a new model policy on transgender students. Michael Pope reports.

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A bill related to transgender students cleared the House, faces certain death in the Senate

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2023

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Republicans in the General Assembly are supporting two bills that transgender activists say could be dangerous. Michael Pope reports.

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Opponents of Youngkin administration transgender student policies weigh options

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 20, 2022

Opponents of the governor’s new guidelines for transgender students are trying to figure out next steps. Michael Pope reports that might be a lawsuit.

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Will school divisions follow Youngkin administration’s transgender student policies?

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2022

Schools across Virginia may be about to take another look at policies regarding transgender students. Michael Pope reports.

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Hanover County school officials approve controversial transgender student policy

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2022

School boards across Virginia are struggling with how to handle transgender students and bathrooms. Michael Pope reports on the latest development.

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Effort to Implement Transgender Student Policies for Virginia Schools Moves On

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2020

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Democratic Senator Jennifer Boysko of Herndon has a bill that would require the Department of Education to come up with a model policy. It passed in a subcommittee Friday. (Credit: Senate of Virginia)

Schools across Virginia may soon have a standard set of rules for how to deal with transgender students. Michael Pope reports.

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School Divisions Closely Watching Stafford County Policy Decision

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 10, 2018

Stafford County Schools

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School divisions across Virginia are in the midst of a transformation, one that may have profound consequences for transgender students. Michael Pope reports.

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