The Republican rolled back changes made by his predecessor, which affected everything from bathroom use to pronouns. The rewritten rules, which will go into effect after a 30-day public comment period, also say minors must be called by the names and pronouns listed on their official records — unless a parent gives the OK for something another. The “2022 Model Policies for Privacy, Dignity and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia Public Schools” was published online Friday by the Virginia Department of Education. The changes are “a clear violation of the civil rights of Virginians,” Senate Democrats said in a joint statement. UCG/Universal Images Group via G The new policies contrast with changes that went into effect last year that allowed children to use names, pronouns and bathrooms that match their gender identity and urge schools to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to share information about students’ gender identity with their parents. Critics slammed Youngkin’s policy shift, with Democratic Rep. Mike Mullin tweeting that the new rule “requires poor segregation and getting kids out of schools where they’re supposed to be safe. An absolute shame.” The changes are “a clear violation of the civil rights of Virginians,” Senate Democrats said in a joint statement. The new policy also urges teachers to “respect” students. “Therefore, the school’s segregation policies will implement the requirements of the Act in a way that ensures that no student is discriminated against or harassed on the basis of his or her gender. To that end, local school district policies shall implement the requirements of the Act in a manner that demonstrates respect for each student,” according to the document. With Post cables
