The proposal, drafted by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, has been delayed for at least another 30 days while the state reviews public comments.

Since Byron Tanner Cross’ comments, the Loudoun County school board passed a policy, which mandates that transgender students be allowed to participate in school activities and be spoken to according to their gender identity.

Local nonprofit HIPS is working to get the local transgender community to participate in the national survey—the largest of its kind.