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CALL TO ACTION

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Support Policy 8040 - Transgender Equality in Schools

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  • WHAT IS HAPPENING?

    • The Loudoun County School Board is considering removing existing transgender protection policies based on the anti-LGBTQ+ directives from the Department of Education, as ordered by Governor Youngkin, that would require schools to keep transgender and gender-expansive youth from accessing bathrooms, facilities, sports, and extracurriculars that help them feel accepted and affirmed and no longer recognize their gender identity, regardless of parental consent, legal documentation, or Virginia law. All of these actions have dire consequences for these student's mental health and safety and represent escalating overreach by federal and state executive action. This sham process involved a 48-hour investigation that falsely purports that trans-inclusive bathroom policies violate Title IX based on the Trump administration's interpretation of Title IX. These actions are in direct contrast to the Supreme Court ruling in Grimm v. Gloucester that upholds a students right to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.​

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  • WHAT CAN WE DO?​​

    • JOIN THE RALLY: Join us for a community rally at the Loudoun County School Board meeting on August 12th from 5pm-6pm. Stand with us to demand that they protect Policy 8040 and protect trans students. Bring a friend, bring a sign, and wear your pride colors. Let's show up together and be heard. ​​​​

    • ATTEND A COMMUNITY MEETING: Join us and our partners as we prepare for the August 12th school board meeting. Come out to talk with the community and make signs/posters for the rally. We have two sessions planned this weekend, so come say hi, make a poster, and be a part of the plan for our community response. Meetings are scheduled for Friday, August 8, 6:00 - 7:00pm, at CRAFT, Leesburg and Saturday, August 9, 2:00 - 4:00pm, Lost Rhino Brewing, Ashburn.

    • SIGN THE PETITION: If you are a parent or guardian of an LCPS student, an LPCS student, or an LCPS employee, or other community member please add your name using the form below to request that LCPS defend its nondiscrimination policies. This effort is being coordinated by Equality Loudoun, who will send the letter to the LCPS Superintendent and School Board members that includes your name and your relationship to LCPS only. Read and sign the letter.

    • SPEAK TO THE SCHOOL BOARD: ​The next School Board meeting is instrumental. Join us on August 12 at 6:30 pm to speak in person at the LCPS Admin Building or speak virtually. Sign up to speak at the School Board meeting. Find out more information at https://www.lcps.org/page/citizen-participation. Public comment period will open at 9 a.m. on the Friday (8/8) prior to the School Board meeting and close at noon on the day of the meeting (8/12).​ You can also sign up to virtually speak during the meeting. Find out more information at https://www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/virtual-public-comment-instructions.

    • EMAIL YOUR SCHOOL BOARD: ​​​​​You should email your school board representative directly and copy the At-Large member.​​

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