Previous legislative attempts to impose this ban have been consistently voted down by our elected officials.  Please do not attempt to govern by regulation!  

Professional help is available for parents to seek help for children needing assistance with gender identrification.  The proposed ban would deny families the right and freedom to seek counseling aligned with their faith.  Licensed professionals with years of experience and education should not be removed from the process of helping children work through these sensitive and deeply personal issues.  Under Virginia law, parents have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education and care of their children.  Do not attempt to regulate away this fundamental right and Virginia law.