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King George board adopts transgender-student policy after hours of public comment
Summary
The King George County School Board voted to approve a new transgender‑student policy (JBB) after a lengthy public‑comment period in which students, parents and community members urged the board to allow a Gay–Straight Alliance and to reconsider the policy. Superintendent emphasized student safety and counselor resources.
The King George County School Board approved a new policy titled JBB on the treatment of transgender students following an extended public‑comment period in which students, parents and community members urged the board to reconsider the policy and allow a proposed Gay–Straight Alliance (GSA) club.
Several speakers told the board the policy and the decision about the GSA risked harming LGBTQ students. Susan Park, a parent, asked the board "to reconsider your new transgender student policy and your…
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