VA HB532

Requires public school principals to notify at least one parent "as soon as practicable" when a minor student requests that school employees use alternative pronouns/names, allow use of sex-segregated facilities inconsistent with biological sex, or participate in the student's gender transition

Mandates parental permission before schools can implement any plan concerning a student's gender incongruence, including any counseling at school, with provision for parental participation upon request

Defines "gender incongruence" as a difference between biological sex and felt or stated gender, and "social affirmation" as treating a student in a manner inconsistent with biological sex

Amends the definition of "abused or neglected child" to specify that raising a child consistent with their biological sex, including related medical or mental health decisions, shall not be considered abuse or neglect

Defines "transition" to include medical measures modifying secondary sex characteristics and counseling/mental health services intended to affirm a minor's gender incongruence