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School board approves revisions to student policy after debate over protected-group language
Summary
The York County School Board voted 3–1 on Feb. 23 to adopt revisions to Section J (students), after members debated language about protections for students, the policy’s treatment of others’ beliefs, bullying definitions tied to Virginia code, and immunization record requirements for homeschool students.
The York County School Board on Feb. 23 approved revisions to Section J (students) following debate over wording that board members said could affect how protections are applied in school settings.
Ms. Goodwin moved to adopt the revisions after several board members and staff discussed the policy’s language. Ms. Fairman opposed the measure, saying the change “opens the door to biological boys and biological girls spaces as well as vice versa and in their sports,” and raising broader concerns about how the revisions would be interpreted in athletics and single‑sex spaces. The motion passed 3–1.
School staff and counsel said the edits clarified the…
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