Race-Based Learning Opt-Out
Race-Based Learning Opt-Out
Race-Based Learning Opt-Out
Dear Principal,
A parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and
care of the parent's child.
This provision in Virginia law was passed in 2013 to bring Virginia in statuary compliance U.S. Supreme
Court rulings affirming the rights of parents to determine the education of their children.
Per Virginia law, I do not give the school permission to include or promote the following concepts as part
of a course of instruction, in a curriculum, instructional program or to use supplemental instructional
materials that include or promote the following concepts with my child, orally or in writing.:
(1) One (1) race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex;
(2) An individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, is inherently privileged, racist, sexist,
or oppressive, whether consciously or subconsciously;
(3) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment because of the
individual's race or sex;
(4) An individual's moral character is determined by the individual's race or sex;
(5) An individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, bears responsibility for actions
committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex;
(6) An individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or another form of psychological distress
solely because of the individual's race or sex;
(7) A meritocracy is inherently racist or sexist, or designed by a particular race or sex to oppress
members of another race or sex;
(8) This state or the United States is fundamentally or irredeemably racist or sexist;
(9) Promoting or advocating the violent overthrow of the United States government;
(10) Promoting division between, or resentment of, a race, sex, religion, creed, nonviolent
political affiliation, social class, or class of people;
(11) Ascribing character traits, values, moral or ethical codes, privileges, or beliefs to a race or
sex, or to an individual because of the individual's race or sex;
(12) The rule of law does not exist, but instead is a series of power relationships and struggles
among racial or other groups;
(13) All Americans are not created equal and are not endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable rights, including, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; or
(14) Governments should deny to any person within the government's jurisdiction the equal
protection of the law.
I request to be informed, in advance, of any activities that includes the prohibited material listed above.
Child’s Name(s):
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Sincerely,
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Parent Signature Date Parent Printed Name