Parents waited outside in sweltering heat and an “electrical” thunderstorm as they protested a new transgender policy being considered by the Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) Board. Policy 8040 would give LCPS leeway to incorporate expanded pronouns for students—expanded access to facilities and sports—according to gender identity and added training for staff and faculties related to gender identity issues.
The policy changes, in draft form below, aim to broaden existing programs such as bullying prevention, dress codes, sexual harassment/discrimination programs—to incorporate policies that address protected classes such as those who identify as transgender individuals. Policy 8040/Loudoun County Public Schools/Aug. 10, 2021 According to several parents, the LCPS Board had forewarned its more progressive allies, changing the rules last minute from one to two minutes speaking time to allow “parents-in-the-know” to weigh in virtually. The virtual comments were allowed to go first. The unprecedented 2-minute time allotment resulted in those who […]
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