Across political affiliations, majority of voters are concerned about political influence in schools.
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85% of Democrats and 86% of Independents are very or somewhat concerned about political influence in public schools.
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97% of Republicans are very or somewhat concerned.
Majority Support Charter Schools
The majority of respondents want parents to have choices for their child’s education — 52% say they would support a charter school in their community.
Majority believe parents should be notified if a child wants to use a different gender identity.
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92% of Republicans
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71% of Independents
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50% of Democrats
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81% of males and 67% of females
Most Virginians agree that parents should be notified about sexually explicit images in school curriculum.
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Only 17% disagree.
When it comes to who should have more responsibility over what students are taught, the responses are much closer.
Most Virginians believe that parental affirmation of a child’s preferred gender identity shouldn’t be a factor in custody hearings.
California recently passed a law requiring judges to consider whether a parent acknowledges the child’s gender identity when reviewing custody cases. Similar legislation has been introduced in Virginia.
