RICHMOND, Va. — A Republican lawmaker touted a bill Thursday that would require Virginia school officials to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender in school, one of several proposals lawmakers are expected to debate this session that could significantly affect transgender people.
The bill sponsored by Del. Dave LaRock would require school employees who have had direct communication with a student who is self-identifying as a gender different from the student’s biological gender to contact at least one of the student’s parents to ask if the parent is aware of the student’s mental state and whether the parent wishes to obtain counseling for the student.