                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

TREATMENT OF TRANSGENDER STUDENTS; POLICIES (§ 22.1-23.3)

A. The Department of Education shall develop and make available to each school
board model policies concerning the treatment of transgender students in public
elementary and secondary schools that address common issues regarding
transgender students in accordance with evidence-based best practices and
include information, guidance, procedures, and standards relating to:

   1. Compliance with applicable nondiscrimination laws;

   2. Maintenance of a safe and supportive learning environment free from
   discrimination and harassment for all students;

   3. Prevention of and response to bullying and harassment;

   4. Maintenance of student records;

   5. Identification of students;

   6. Protection of student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive
   information;

   7. Enforcement of sex-based dress codes; and

   8. Student participation in sex-specific school activities and events and use
   of school facilities. Activities and events do not include athletics.

B. Each school board shall adopt policies that are consistent with but may be
more comprehensive than the model policies developed by the Department of
Education pursuant to subsection A.

HISTORY: 2020, cc. 153, 154.