"AG Miyares: Virginia School Boards Bound by Gov. Youngkin's Transgender Policies"

Virginia's Attorney General, Jason Miyares, issued a nonbinding legal analysis stating that Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's new model policies for the treatment of transgender students align with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, and school boards must adhere to their guidance. The guidelines, which roll back accommodations for transgender students implemented by the previous Democratic administration, have sparked praise from conservative and religious groups but criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ advocates. Some school boards in red-leaning areas have adopted the policies, while others in blue areas plan to defy them. Miyares' opinion addresses the legality of the guidelines, stating that they do not conflict with the U.S. Constitution or state or federal law. However, the opinion is advisory and not binding on the courts.