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Virginia Board To Allow More Comment On Anti-Gay Adoption Policy
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A Virginia board has agreed to extend the public comment period on a policy that bans gay couples from becoming adoptive and foster parents, The Virginia-Pilot reported.

In April, the State Board of Social Services voted 7 to 2 in favor of keeping its current policy that only allows married couples and single folks – regardless of sexual orientation – to adopt a child. The policy disproportionately affects gay and lesbian couples because they are unable to marry in the state. The new policy would have prohibited private adoption agencies from discrimination based on sexual orientation, disability or family status.

On Wednesday, at the request of the gay rights group Equality Virginia and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the board agreed to extend the public comment period for 30 days. The new comment period ends October 12.

Former Democratic Governor Timothy M. Kaine had proposed the policy changes in 2009, less than two months before he left office.

But Republican Governor Bob McDonnell has said he opposes the changes.

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