{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policy \"puts a wedge between parents and their children\" and is \"very concerned about giving school administrators directives to hide information\" from parents. They explicitly argue the bill should better reflect \"the essential role of parents,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","preferred pronouns","preferred names","school notification"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly rejects the policy, especially on bathroom and locker room access: \"boys do not belong in girls bathrooms/locker rooms\" and \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!\" They argue the regulation would let \"boys just walk in to a girls bathroom or locker room\" and frame it as a safety threat.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and asks, \"Please, please adopt these policies.\" They also describe the policies as \"evidence-based\" and \"life-saving,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly object\" and argues against a key part of the policy by stating, \"Boys do not need to be in girls bathrooms!\" This indicates clear opposition to the regulation's transgender student accommodations, especially bathroom access.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We The People demand you withdraw this\" and calls the policy a \"filthy, insane, demonic perversion,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption. The comment does not offer policy concerns or suggested revisions; it is a direct rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious objections","harassment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy as a \"Terrible idea\" and argues that transgender identity is a \"mental issue\" that should be treated as a \"mental disorder\" with \"cognitive therapy\" instead of being normalized. This indicates opposition to adopting the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["mental health","transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they \"Strongly, strongly object\" to the policies and frames them as \"transgender promotion\" in schools. They also argue the policies would violate \"bodily privacy and safety\" and insist that \"gender discussions are in the role of the parent, not the school system,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","sex education"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support this legislation\" and endorses the policy by stating that transgender and non-binary students \"need to be treated with dignity, fairness and compassion.\" They also say their needs \"must be attended to as provided in the VDOE Model Policy,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please do not contribute to the perversion of our country by making transgender recognition mandatory publicly,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The statement that it is \"an outrage\" and \"very offensive\" further shows opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender recognition","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly OPPOSE transgender recognition,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposed policies. The rest of the comment argues that recognition \"only contributes to confusion, depression, anxiety and often suicide,\" reinforcing opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","mental health","transgender recognition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Strongly Oppose\" and objects to \"many aspects of the new Guidance Document.\" They argue against teacher involvement, against concealing a student's gender identity from parents, and against bathroom/locker room access for transgender students, indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues against teaching children that they can \"be\" any gender or sexual orientation. The final sentence, \"Just let children be children,\" indicates rejection of the policy's transgender-related guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","sexual orientation","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says that \"Teaching about the transgender lifestyle or other lifestyles has no place in our schools\" and urges the educational system to \"step back and refocus on scholastics.\" This indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies and any related school guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","curriculum","parental concerns","school priorities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, asking \"Do we really need this?\" and ending with \"No.\" They also describe it as a \"misguided culture war missile,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","culture war","evidence","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"No on transgender changes\" and calls the policy \"unnecessary and maybe harmful legislation.\" They also ask officials to \"focus on re-opening schools instead,\" indicating opposition to adopting this regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","school reopening","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says there are \"sections that infringe on the sovereignty of families and religious freedoms\" and repeatedly argues the policy \"must be revised\" to require parent notification and consent. Although they support the anti-bullying protections, the overall thrust is to weaken key transgender-privacy and identification provisions, which indicates opposition to the regulation as proposed.","tone":"mixed","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student records"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the premise of the policy, stating that \"Males are males, females are females\" and dismissing any contrary view as impossible. Calling Virginia \"stuck on stupid\" indicates clear opposition to adopting the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly OPPOSE transgender recognition,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposed policies. The statement argues the policies would \"contribute to confusion, depression, anxiety and often suicide,\" indicating opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender recognition","mental health","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says that adding these topics \"will only take time away\" from core subjects and that such topics \"belongs at home and should be taught by the parents,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. Referring to transgender-related content as \"endorsing special interest groups\" also signals opposition to the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["curriculum","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","instructional time"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose !!!\" and rejects the policy's premise with statements like \"Once a male ALWAYS a male\" and \"Once a female ALWAYS a female.\" The phrase \"Quit abusing children and don't mutilate them\" shows clear opposition to the transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and argues the policy \"disregards privacy and safety of girls\" and \"discriminates against female student athletes.\" They object to shared bathrooms/changing rooms and to transgender girls competing in girls' sports, indicating they want the regulation rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","student safety","bathroom access","school sports","female athletes"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and objects to the policy because it offers \"No protection for teachers, families and students with Biblical beliefs.\" This indicates rejection of the regulation on religious-freedom grounds rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","teacher rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policy \"government over reach\" and says it \"contradicts natural law\" and \"goes against\" basic understandings of boys and girls. The question \"Can't we love children... without destroying all else?\" frames the policy as harmful and indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","government overreach","parental rights","teacher compliance","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly oppose\" twice, which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided, but the position itself is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose school interference in transgender matters\" and argues against the guidance by saying it makes \"sexual identity the prominent issue in school\". They also raise objections about religious beliefs and claim schools should focus on \"traditional subject matter\" instead of \"political issues,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","religious freedom","parental rights","school curriculum","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the model school policy for the treatment of transgender students in Virginia's public schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these model policies for the treatment of transgender students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose school interference in transgender matters,\" which rejects the policy. They also object to shared facilities and sports participation, saying they do not want \"my girl in the same change lock room\" with transgender students or to see them in \"sport competitions.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","school sports","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues that the policy is \"confusing our children\" and \"SCIENCE DENIERS,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The phrase \"Pretending isn't science!\" further shows opposition to the transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","science","education policy","student identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this legislation.\" They also argue it is \"unfair to the other students\" and would \"expose them and put them at risk,\" indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","student safety","fairness","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that enshrining transgender-related policies is \"so far off base as to be abusive\" and says it is \"tantamount to the promotion of child abuse by the state.\" They also object to limiting \"parental input in decision-making for minors,\" indicating clear opposition to the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","minors","student privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this strongly\" and states the policy is \"contrary to our belief as Christians and our moral belief.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation on moral and religious grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this\" and argues that \"the government needs to stay out of this,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The reference to parents handling the topic instead of schools further shows opposition to adoption in public schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"ABSOLUTELY STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly condemns the policy as \"deceptive,\" \"absolutely wrong,\" and \"total stupidity.\" They argue it will \"encourage more assault\" and object to transgender boys in girls' locker rooms, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and describes the policy as \"an excellent way to ensure everyone is treated in a consistent manner.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","nondiscrimination","equal treatment","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The title also says \"Support,\" reinforcing the same position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this bill\" and argues that \"we do not need government dictating policy\" in this area. They also warn it could \"have an adverse impact\" and say legislators supporting it \"should be ashamed\" and voted out, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose any laws or policies\" and \"My opposition applies not only to transgenderism\". They also state they would \"remove my children from the public schools if this is enacted,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school authority","sexuality education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly demands \"the removal of homosexual, lesbian... materials from our schools\" and threatens \"legal action\" if they are not removed. This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies and the broader inclusion framework they describe as \"false or immoral guidelines.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","parental rights","school curriculum","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues that \"the government and socially conscious educators need to stay out of the business of parenting other people's children,\" which rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The comment frames the regulation as an improper distraction from academics rather than supporting adoption with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","curriculum priorities","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Oppose\" and adds, \"We do not need a special mandate for this,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed policy. The phrase suggests they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","mandate","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues the policy \"goes way beyond prevention\" and \"crosses the line\" into harmful ideology, and repeatedly criticizes provisions on curriculum, pronouns, and parental notification. They frame the draft as undermining \"parents’ involvement\" and say it should not be implemented as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","curriculum","privacy","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and describes the policy as \"a life-saving measure\" that should be \"a no-brainer.\" They also endorse the goal of allowing everyone to attend school \"safely and without fear,\" which aligns with adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am against the transgender policies\" and argues they \"should not be competing together\" and that women’s sports should not be \"destroyed.\" The comment frames the policies as a threat to \"bodily privacy and safety\" and urges doing \"the right thing for the women & girls,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","student safety","school sports","bathroom access","women's rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am against this effort,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. They also argue the policy would \"jeopardize the bodily privacy and safety of our children\" and call it \"very dangerous ground,\" which reinforces a clear rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","student safety","parental rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly opposed,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the proposed changes\" and urges officials \"to not adopt these proposed measures.\" They also argue the policy would interfere with parents and is \"completely anti-science,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","science","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE VDOE DICTATES\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"an attempt to bully, coerce and rob loving parents of their rights.\" They also call it \"insanity\" and \"mental child abuse,\" clearly rejecting adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","gender identity","student discipline","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE Transgender Policy\" and urges officials to \"stop the transgender nonsense.\" They also argue it is \"not the business of the Department of Education or local school boards,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","education policy","taxpayer spending","school priorities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these model policies\" and \"look forward to all local school boards developing and adopting policies\" based on them. The comment repeatedly praises the policies as \"well-researched and thoughtfully formulated\" and endorses their goal of protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am not in agreement with the transgender policy\" and asks, \"Please don't force this on all students,\" which indicates opposition to adoption. The mention of privacy and biology is used to argue against the policy rather than to suggest support or a neutral clarification.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","biology","parental rights","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the VDOE’s proposed guidelines\" and the title reads \"Strongly oppose Transgender policy.\" The body repeatedly argues the policies are \"totally unworkable\" and lists objections to pronouns, privacy, bathrooms, parental notification, and religious accommodations.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly states \"I do not approve\" of the proposed guidelines. The body argues the policies are \"totally unworkable\" and lists objections to pronouns, privacy, bathrooms, parental notification, and religious conscience accommodations.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose Transgender policy as currently proposed in our schools,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. The follow-up about protecting \"the rights and privacy of ALL students\" does not change the overall opposition to the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","privacy","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to the proposed 'transgender' policies,\" which directly rejects the regulation. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the proposed changes\" and \"I urge you to not adopt these proposed measures.\" They also argue the policy would interfere with parents and is \"completely anti-science,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","science","privacy","school communications"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this regulation\" and calls it \"an attack on the family\" and \"an assault on children.\" They also say it \"should be completely opposed by every elected official,\" leaving no ambiguity about their position.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","first amendment","transgender students","school policy","science"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this initiative\" and frames the policy as helping children feel \"welcomed in society.\" They also endorse exposure to difference in schools, indicating approval of the regulation's purpose and approach.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student belonging","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and asks to \"protect our children from government mandates,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The phrase \"force sexuality on students\" shows opposition to the regulation's treatment of transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","government mandates","parental rights","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues against gender-affirming treatment for minors, stating \"No hormones to young children\" and opposing puberty suppression. The appeal to protecting children and references to \"life-threatening consequences\" indicate rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","youth medical treatment","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the transgender policy!\" and argues it \"puts our girls at great risk.\" They also object to bathroom/locker room access and sports participation for transgender students, indicating rejection of the policy's core provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","school sports","student safety","women's rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly condemns the proposed policies as a \"monstrous overreach,\" \"PURE EVIL,\" and tells officials to \"Stop deluding our children!\" They explicitly argue schools should not be \"encouraging castration and sterilization of children\" and say they want their children out of public school, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student privacy","medical harm","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely oppose\" and repeatedly asks to \"not implement this\" and \"reconsider\" the policy. They also argue it will harm children and undermine \"parent's rights,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","mental health","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They reject the policies on privacy, parental rights, and gender identity grounds, stating schools should not accommodate \"irreversible 'gender transitions'\" and that the regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"Boys by birth do not belong in girl's bathrooms, locker rooms, shelters\" and that \"This policy puts the proverbial fox in the chicken coop.\" The comment argues the regulation would create danger and inappropriate access, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","sex-specific facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying officials have \"no public mandate to enforce gender promotion\" in schools. The title and body frame the regulation as a threat to \"bodily privacy and safety,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bodily privacy","student safety","gender identity","public schools","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose implementing\" the policy and calls it a \"so-called transgender school policy for all of our K-12, public schools.\" They argue it \"jeopardizes the bodily privacy and safety of our children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","student safety","parental rights","transgender policy","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter expresses alarm about the policy, asking, \"What are you DOING to our innocent children?!\" This framing indicates opposition to the transgender student policy rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","parental concerns","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to this policy being implemented in our schools.\" They also object to shared facilities by stating that \"girls should only be in girls locker rooms and boys should only be in boys locker rooms,\" indicating rejection of the policy's transgender student provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","privacy","transgender students","sex-specific facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly oppose....\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons are provided, but the position is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Support\" and argues that having a policy is \"the right step\" to help educators and support staff work with transgender and gender non-conforming students. They say that without such a policy, children may experience psychological harm, shame, and self-harm, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","supportive school environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, calling it \"Orwellian\" and saying it \"threatens and undermines girls\" and \"trumps parental and family rights.\" The comment clearly rejects the regulation rather than requesting changes or offering neutral input.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","women's rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I totally oppose the Model Policies\" and argues they are \"harmful to children\" and \"undermine the rights of parents and families.\" The rest of the comment reinforces rejection by disputing the premise of the policies rather than supporting them with modifications.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying officials do not have a mandate to \"enforce gender promotion\" in schools. They also argue it would \"jeopardize the bodily privacy and safety of our children,\" which indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Oppose this Strongly\" and asks, \"Please do not move down this path,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. They argue it would \"usurp[] parent’s responsibilities\" and be \"damaging to children,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","family autonomy","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the guidance to School Boards to draft model policies for transgender and non-binary youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation, not a request to weaken or reject it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy","non-binary youth"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and repeats approval with \"I am proud to support this guidance.\" They also endorse the policy goals, citing the need for \"safe and supportive schools\" and equal educational rights for transgender and nonbinary youth.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","equal access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill\" and frames the policy as \"STOP TAKING AWAY PARENT’S RIGHTS.\" They argue parents should be informed of \"any and all discussions\" about a child's gender identity at school, indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","student privacy","school notification"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the guidance,\" which directly endorses the proposed regulation. No qualifications or objections are included.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and urges lawmakers \"NOT TO PASS this law.\" They argue the policy would \"cause children insurmountable grief, confusion and anxiety\" and object to the idea that there is anything other than \"Male or Female.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","child welfare","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy in the title, calling it \"Awful, Ridiculous, No Support.\" They argue the regulation would \"take parental involvement\" away from children’s education and lives, which indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","public education","family involvement"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Oppose\" and asks to \"create a policy that doesn't seek to incorporate a few while disrespecting the majority,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The reference to \"parental authority\" suggests disagreement with the regulation's approach to handling gender dysphoria in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","gender dysphoria","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE this bill\" and repeatedly argues against adoption of the policy. They call it a threat to \"parental rights,\" \"girls sports,\" and \"bathrooms and locker rooms,\" and ask the state to reconsider what they describe as a \"horrendous decision.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","girls sports","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"goes well beyond the school system's educational scope\" and \"actively promotes undermining parental involvement,\" concluding that it \"is not in the best interest of any child.\" Although they begin with support for treating people with compassion, the overall thrust is opposition to the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","education scope","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE!\" and repeatedly urges rejection of the policy, ending with \"Please oppose this insanity!\" They frame the regulation as harmful, citing concerns about \"boys in girls locker rooms,\" \"boys playing on girls sports team,\" and \"parental rights tossed to the wayside.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and argues that the policy is outside VDOE's proper role, asking \"Who gave the board authority to provide medical guidance?\" They say it \"weakens the mission of the Department of Education\" and urge VDOE to \"get back to their lane,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["scope of authority","medical guidance","education policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and argues it will \"fuel confusion\" and be \"invasiv[e].\" They object to \"allowing those of the opposite sex into areas\" like \"restrooms and locker rooms\" and say it should not be \"forcefully fed to our youth.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this transgender policy\" and asks, \"Let's not bring our children into deception and confusion,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. The rest of the comment frames the objection in religious terms, arguing the policy conflicts with biblical teaching and gender as \"male and female.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","student identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I’m proud to support this guidance\" and argues it would help schools \"provide a safe and inclusive educational experience for all students.\" The comment endorses the policy as a way to better support transgender and LGBT youth.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive education","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they give their \"full support towards the proposal\" and title the comment \"Strongly support.\" They also praise the policy for \"caring about our LGBTQ+ youth\" and say \"Let's love and support our children for who they are,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","gender equality"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the guidance in this document\" and endorses it as \"all inclusive\" and \"aggressively inclusive.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval by emphasizing that \"Every child counts\" and should be honored.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","inclusive policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the policies will \"confuse ALL of our children\" and \"enable\" rather than help them. They also ask policymakers to \"pause\" and not \"comply to these policies,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","mental health","parental rights","school policy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the proposed Model Policies\" and urges the government to \"reject the proposal.\" They also argue the policies are harmful, unnecessary, and that they \"inappropriately erode parents' rights,\" which reinforces opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"oppose\" and argues against the policy, saying it is a \"hardship for a teacher\" and that the rules threaten \"girls right to privacy.\" They also state that the public \"DOES NOT SUPPORT\" the agenda, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are in \"strong opposition\" to the proposed guidelines and argues they are based on \"radical theories\" and \"Marxist ideology.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation rather than a request for changes or neutral feedback.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","ideology"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the VDOE draft Transgender Policy,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. The rest of the comment does not soften that position; it adds a general statement about respectful treatment but then says, \"Stop the globalist influence and corruption of our children,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this legislation\" and adds that \"we need gender affirming policies in our schools to protect all children.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","gender-affirming care"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Support\" and \"I support this policy with full conviction and enthusiasm.\" They also argue that the policy is needed because \"All students deserve a safe learning environment\" and that \"This policy is way overdue,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this legislation\" and adds that \"it is very important,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no opposing language or ambiguity.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","nondiscrimination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I'm honored to support this guidance\" and argues it would help schools provide \"a safe and inclusive educational experience for all students.\" They further endorse the policy on moral grounds, saying schools should honor every child's value \"regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","religious support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges the Department of Education to make \"significant revisions\" and says the draft policies are \"deeply flawed.\" Although they endorse the general goal of a safe environment, the substance of the comment argues against the policies as written and seeks major weakening or changes to transgender protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Oppose\" and says they would \"home school my children before I allow my children to be around this.\" They reject the policy as harmful, calling it \"mentally unstable,\" objecting to \"parents rights\" being removed, and proposing separate facilities instead of inclusion.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","school facilities","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" and argues the policy would allow \"boys in girls locker rooms and bathrooms,\" which they say endangers girls. They also call the legislation \"completely lacking in common sense\" and ask to \"Stop pandering\" and \"start protecting our children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights","sex-specific facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I provide my strongest support for this policy\" and repeatedly defends the policy’s purpose. They argue that concerns about pronouns and accommodations are minor and that \"LGBTQ+ individuals should not be punished,\" which clearly indicates approval of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","pronouns","bathroom access","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support\" and argues that children \"deserve policies that provide them the protection to be who they are.\" This clearly endorses adopting the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!\" and repeatedly urges officials \"not to pass it.\" They argue the policy violates \"parental rights,\" conflicts with their Christian beliefs, and object to restroom access and reporting provisions as harmful.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this policy,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. They also object to \"the opposite sex comes in to the locker room\" and ask not to \"take the parents to court for their beliefs,\" indicating substantive resistance to the policy's transgender accommodations.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the proposed guidelines,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The rest of the comment criticizes the policy as \"radical theories\" that \"eradicate all distinctions between male and female\" and \"indoctrinate our school children,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","parental rights","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and argues it should not be handled by public schools. They frame it as an overreach into \"parental authority\" and say, \"Don't go down this bad policy road Virginia,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","school policy","lawsuits"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and argues that \"Children need a safe place to be accepted fully as they are,\" which aligns with adopting the policy. The comment expresses approval of creating safety and acceptance for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed guidelines,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. They also argue the policy would \"eradicate all distinctions between male and female\" and \"put[] my children... at a disadvantage,\" reinforcing rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","parental rights","education policy","student fairness"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"very strongly support\" and argues the policies should be guided by \"evidence based interventions and basic human rights.\" They describe the harms transgender students face when not respected in school, which supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the guidance, saying it \"ignores the science\" and that the document would require others to \"participate in their fantasy.\" The closing \"Enough!\" and the question about why they don't \"accept reality\" indicate clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","science","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and states the policy \"goes against everything I believe.\" They also object on religious grounds, calling it \"abhorrent\" and saying it goes against \"His plan,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Opposed\" and argues that the policy will \"create confusion, chaos, fear and animosity.\" They also say transgender issues should be left to parents and that schools should not expose other children to this \"behavior or lifestyle,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student exposure","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill\" and argues against allowing \"members of the opposite sex to share locker rooms/bathrooms.\" They also urge alternatives like separate facilities and say, \"Don't punish the rest of the students,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student safety","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose\" and \"I strongly disagree,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The statement \"Doesn't sound safe for any of the children\" shows the basis for opposition is concern about student safety.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the transgender policy\" and argues that \"we do not need to implement an entire policy for all students.\" They also say these decisions should be \"left with parents and family,\" indicating rejection of the proposed guidance as a school policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Full Support\" and says they are \"excited for Virginia to be pursuing inclusive, thoughtful policies like this.\" They also praise the policy as \"evidence-based\" and beneficial for both transgender and cisgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender-neutral dress codes","student inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that the policy will \"further damage\" students and \"promote confusion amongst fellow students.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","school climate","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" the proposed transgender policies, indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The phrase \"Transgender indoctrination/policies in our schools\" further shows opposition to adoption rather than support for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","school bathrooms","faculty bathrooms","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and endorses creating models to \"better support trans and non-binary students.\" They also argue the policies are needed to make schools \"more inclusive\" and provide \"an important foundation of support.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly Support the suggested policies supporting trans students\" and argues that trans students \"should be able to feel safe\" and be protected from \"bully[ing] and discrimination.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the policy is \"not Biblical.\" The statement that \"Love does not condone sin\" indicates rejection of the regulation on religious grounds rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I am opposed to this in our schools,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. The title \"Strongly Oppose\" reinforces that the commenter wants the regulation rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and argues that VDOE should \"leave this up to the parents\" rather than address gender identity in schools. They say the policy is \"making this such a big deal\" and claim it could confuse children and lead to \"life-altering decision[s],\" which indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. No additional explanation is provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposing this change\" and repeats \"Keep this out of our schools!\" They argue the policy is \"politically infused\" and that \"Transgender politics do not belong in our class rooms,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights","indoctrination","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE,\" which directly states the writer's position against the regulation. The follow-up phrase, \"So sad that are kids can't be kids anymore,\" expresses disapproval of the policy's impact on children.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","children"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE\" and \"NO to boys in the girls locker rooms, and playing on girls sports teams,\" which rejects the policy. The comment also asks to \"Please oppose now!\" and frames the regulation as harmful \"brainwashing.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","bathroom access","parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY DISAGREE,\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed regulation. The added \"1111\" does not change the meaning and appears to be filler or emphasis.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.12,"stance_rationale":"The comment only says \"Strongly Disagree\" without stating what aspect of the proposed regulation is being rejected or why. Because it lacks any substantive reference to the policy, it is too vague to confidently classify as support or oppose.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!!\" and \"DO NOT DO THIS TO OUR KIDS!!,\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. There is no indication of support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the model policy of transgender rights in schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose !\" and repeats \"I strongly oppose this measure.\" They object to schools \"hide or subvert a minor student's mental health status from their parents / guardians\" and argue for parental consent and involvement, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","mental health","gender dysphoria","school counseling"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Protect transgender students,\" which directly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The statement \"Gender is a social construct\" provides ideological support for transgender inclusion rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the VDOE model policies\" and urges that \"these policies will be adopted throughout Virginia.\" The comment argues the policies will improve safety and wellbeing for transgender students, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!!\" and calls the policy \"reprehensible.\" They argue it would \"circumvent parental rights\" and is \"confusing and harmful,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!!\" and repeatedly argues the policies have \"too many holes\" and are a \"major safety risk.\" They object to parents not being included, lack of protections for teachers and other students, and implementation in schools without informing parents.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","teacher protections","privacy","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policy \"must not be put into effect.\" They describe it as \"absurdity\" and warn it will cause \"tension,\" \"confusion,\" and teachers/families leaving public schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","school records","teacher retention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and argues the government should not \"take away the rights of parents\" or adopt the proposed policies. They object to bathroom, locker room, and overnight trip provisions, and say \"Encouraging students to question their gender is NOT the role of government,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","school trips","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" the policy and argues that \"we need to do all we can to support and protect all of our kids.\" They also state that \"It is important to have policies in place to support and protect them,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","mental health","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and urges, \"Keep trans kids safe\" and calls the document \"a step in the right direction.\" They clearly want the policy adopted to protect transgender students and improve their school experience.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose any legislation regarding transgender in public schools!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed policies rather than a request for modification or clarification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","opposition","elections"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I DO NOT approve of the proposed guidelines,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The rationale given—\"radical theories\" and claims that it would \"eradicate all distinctions between male and female\" and \"indoctrinate our school children\"—shows opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","school policy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this!\" and argues against \"letting young children decide which gender they want to be.\" They also claim the policy would put children in danger, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support for it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","bullying","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!\" and argues that the policy’s practices, such as using kids' \"correct pronouns and chosen name,\" will reduce bullying and improve mental health. The comment clearly endorses treating trans and gender non-conforming students affirmatively.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","pronouns","student mental health","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We are adamantly opposed to this proposal\" and that it \"needs to be rejected.\" They argue it dismisses parental rights, hides issues from parents, and harms students and staff, which clearly indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school administration"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"strongly opposed\" to \"ALL issues\" in the proposal and explicitly urges, \"DO NOT pass this legislation.\" They object to schools discussing gender identity and transgender topics with students.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","parental rights","public schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely support the protection of transgender and non-binary children in VA schools\" and praises the policy as promoting safety and inclusion. They frame the guidance as having \"NO impact on others\" while being important for children’s mental health and a compassionate society.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and states that the document \"supports best policies for transgender and non-binary students.\" They also urge approval by saying it will \"put Virginia on the right side of history.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this proposal,\" which directly rejects adoption of the regulation. They also state that \"Sexuality and gender should be decided by the parents and family,\" indicating opposition to the policy's approach to transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I OPPOSE the legislation\" and argues it gives \"SPECIAL treatment\" and \"REMOVES the parental role in decision making.\" They ask to \"reconsider this\" and object to school procedures that would respect a student's asserted name/pronouns over parents' wishes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","pronouns","school policy","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and \"Not in schools,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The statement that \"this is between the kid and the parents\" further shows opposition to school involvement in transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Support\" and \"I support this policy with full conviction and enthusiasm.\" They also argue the policy is \"way overdue\" and emphasize that transgender and LGBTQ+ students deserve safety and respect.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed to proposed policy\" and concludes that the changes \"would be detrimental to the education of all students.\" They also argue the policy is an \"invasion of the privacy\" of cisgender students and raise objections about bathrooms, locker rooms, and athletics.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and calls the proposal \"pure evil,\" stating it \"Has no place in our education system.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","education policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that adults should \"listen and help kids become their best selves.\" They further state that \"Support saves kids lives,\" which clearly endorses the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","suicide prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose ALL Transgender Policies being imposed on children in school,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. The title also reinforces this with \"Strongly Oppose ALL Transgender HB 145 and SB 161 Policies.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public schools","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of their proposed guidelines\" and calls the policy \"ungodly and idiotic legislation.\" They also object to the guidance as \"radical theories\" that \"eradicate all distinctions between male and female,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly writes \"Oppose transgender bathroom use,\" which directly rejects a key part of the proposed policies. The reference to \"God made M/F\" also signals opposition to transgender accommodations in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","religious freedom","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, writing \"No, absolutely no to this!\" and framing the proposal as unacceptable. The rhetorical questions about \"children\" and \"where is the line?\" indicate opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental concerns","student privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose!!\" and argues the policy should not proceed because it should be \"up to the parent/ parents.\" They also object to \"a male enter[ing] their locker room or bathroom,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policy on privacy and facility-access grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this legislation,\" which directly states opposition to the regulation. The additional language about \"promoting gender confusion\" and \"undermining parents\" reinforces that they want it rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these guidelines\" and concludes they \"should not be adopted.\" They also argue the policies are \"radical and dangerous\" and object to bathroom/locker room access and gender-related school handling, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","gender identity","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"Absolutely not!\" and argues against allowing transgender students to use facilities matching their gender identity. They say \"My daughter will not be made to share the bathroom/locker room with a male\" and warn the policy is \"asking for trouble,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Strongly Oppose ALL Transgender Policies being Infiltered into our schools,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The title also reinforces this position: \"Strongly Oppose ALL Transgender Policies In School.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public schools","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"oppose\" and cites concerns about \"lack of parental involvement\" and \"lack of rights for cisgender safety.\" The request to \"make proposal safe for all students\" indicates they want the regulation changed or rejected in its current form.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","cisgender students","privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Fully support,\" which directly endorses the proposed transgender student policies. The added phrase \"deeply dissapointed in those who don't\" reinforces approval of adoption rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this measure,\" which directly indicates opposition to adoption. The statement \"Not appropriate for this to be handled at school\" reinforces that they do not want the policy implemented in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","school policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly support!\" which directly endorses the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting any opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"WE FULLY SUPPORT the ‘Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.’\" They also praise the policies as \"critical,\" \"necessary,\" and \"essential\" for student well-being, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equity","privacy","supportive school environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSED!!!\" and states the policy \"should not be enforced EVER,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. No supporting or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","school guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and urges, \"Stop using our children as pawns to advance a progressive and misguided agenda,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The language targets the regulation itself rather than asking for clarification or offering neutral input.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the draft guidance provided by the VDOE\" and urges VDOE to \"do the right thing, lead the way, and protect our kids.\" The comment advocates adoption of the guidance to protect transgender students from bullying and discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT!\" and argues that \"School should be a safe place for all,\" indicating approval of the proposed policies. The reference to transgender kids being bullied shows support for protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion","safe schools"]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The comment is incomplete and unintelligible: \"So does this mean a dog can\" does not clearly express support or opposition to the proposed policy. It appears to be a truncated or off-topic remark rather than a substantive position on the regulation.","tone":"unclear","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppoose\" and argues against \"enhanc[ing] or encourag[ing] actions\" tied to transgender treatment in schools. They prefer schools to \"support and affirm the biological sex of a young person,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental concerns","student wellbeing","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am proud to support this guidance\" and praises it as helping schools provide \"a safe and inclusive educational experience for all students.\" The comment endorses the policies as a way to prevent \"discrimination and harassment\" for LGBT youth and other students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention","inclusive schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and describes the policy as \"the right thing to do.\" They also praise it as protecting children’s \"physical safety\" and \"mental and emotional well being,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!!\" and calls the policy \"crucial\" for making schools safe spaces for trans students. They also state that it is important to \"advocate for all of our students\" and make schools safe places, which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","school counseling","LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter objects to the policy’s implications for restroom access, saying their daughter \"should not be forced to use a restroom with a biological boy.\" This indicates opposition to the regulation as written, even though they frame it as protecting children's rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"needs to be rewritten\" because it would infringe on \"First Amendment Rights\" and \"Freedom of Speech\" and \"Freedom of Religion.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation as written, even though the commenter suggests changes rather than outright elimination.","tone":"negative","tags":["First Amendment","freedom of speech","religious freedom","policy rewrite"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE,\" which directly states the commenter wants the regulation rejected. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I am strongly opposed,\" which directly indicates opposition to the proposed regulation. The title also reinforces this position with \"STRONGLY OPPOSED.\"","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks officials to \"reject this nonsense\" and calls the proposal a \"despicable bill,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They also object to \"restrict[ing] a parents rights\" and to forcing teachers to use \"gender identity\" pronouns, which shows substantive disagreement with the regulation's provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","pronouns","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly oppose\" the proposed transgender policies and repeatedly argues schools should not adopt them. They object to the policies on parental rights, privacy, and school involvement in gender identity, stating the VDOE has \"gone far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support transgender rights\" and argues for more inclusive bathroom arrangements, stating \"all bathrooms could be unisex\" and that \"there is no reason\" students cannot share facilities. The comment clearly endorses the regulation’s underlying goal of accommodating transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vehemently oppose\" and repeatedly rejects the policies as \"not right or just\" and \"not equality.\" They also state they would \"pull my children out of public school if these policies were put into practice,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.78,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the core anti-bullying purpose of the policy: \"All students should be treated with respect\" and \"Harassment, bullying, etc. should never be tolerated.\" They do not reject the regulation, but ask that \"parents should be allowed to instruct their children,\" indicating support with a parental-rights caveat rather than opposition.","tone":"mixed","tags":["bullying prevention","parental rights","student respect","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Full support\" and says the policy is \"basic human decency\" and \"clearly the right thing to do for these children.\" The rest of the comment criticizes opponents, reinforcing approval of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose this insanity\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"insane,\" \"foolish,\" and likely to \"create more problems than it solves.\" They object to transgender recognition, privacy provisions, bathroom access, and pronoun expectations, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","pronouns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose the proposed transgender policies\" and argues the state is \"intervening where it does not belong.\" They also reject the policies as a \"woke\" and \"liberal agenda\" being forced on children, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","privacy","bathroom access","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I wholeheartedly approve,\" which clearly supports the policy. The rest of the comment attacks anticipated critics rather than expressing any opposition to the regulation itself.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft model policies\" and asks to \"make these strong model policies.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation, with no opposing language.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student equity","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support requiring policies of all VA school districts\" and calls the regulation \"ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.\" They also endorse protections for \"the human rights of transgender and other LGBTQ students,\" indicating clear approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student mental health","nondiscrimination","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"STRONGLY OPPOSE THE VDOE TRANSGENDER SCHOOL POLICY,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the legislation\" and argues against allowing transgender students to participate in girls' sports or use girls' locker rooms. They frame the policy as unfair and harmful to girls, stating that girls should not have to worry about \"a boy in their dressing room\" and that it gives boys an \"unfair advantage.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","bathroom access","locker rooms","gender identity","fairness"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY AGAINST\" and rejects the policy by asserting that people are \"either male or female\" and should be classified by \"their birth certificate.\" This indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex classification","birth certificate","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This is a bad step,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The phrase \"let the parents parent\" also suggests opposition to school guidance on transgender students and a preference for less school involvement.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this attempt\" and calls the policy \"a direct attack\" and \"a moral assault on parental/religious rights.\" They argue the state should not \"indoctrinate children\" and frame the regulation as violating religious liberty and parental prerogatives.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support guidance to protect\" transgender students, which clearly endorses the regulation. The reference to \"privacy\" also aligns with the policy’s protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy","civil rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with everything in this policy\" and argues it should not be adopted because it would put \"our daughters and granddaughters at serious risk.\" The comment frames the policy as threatening children's safety and rights, indicating clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","parental rights","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"unconstitutional and harmful,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The mention that it is \"foolish not to preserve religious exception\" further shows opposition to the proposed transgender student policies as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","constitutional rights","taxpayer spending","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly states they are \"opposed\" to the policies. They argue the policies are \"harmful/dangerous to children,\" \"remove parental control,\" and are \"WRONG,\" indicating clear rejection rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","student safety","transgender policies","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support transgender protections\" and argues that schools must \"create a safe learning environment for all students.\" This clearly endorses adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender protections","student safety","safe learning environment","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that schools should not \"teach their children about sexuality,\" instead insisting \"the parents\" should control the discussion. The reference to schools leading a \"radical agenda\" shows clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","sex education","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to educators taking on this issue,\" and argues against the policy's focus on transgender students. They also describe the guidance as \"unnecessary\" and claim it would \"confuse and scare our children,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the guidance,\" and repeatedly endorses the policy’s goals of protecting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex students. They also call for \"equitable and full access\" to facilities, privacy protections, correct names/pronouns, and bullying prevention, all consistent with adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","bullying prevention","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to this bill for transgender students,\" which directly rejects the proposed policy. They also state a parental objection to their child being \"exposed to this,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"i strongly oppose this change,\" which directly states opposition to the proposed regulation. The phrase \"What are you smoking to even consider this change?\" reinforces a hostile rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed. They ask schools not to adopt policies that would allow transgender accommodations, describing them as infringing privacy, parental rights, and encouraging \"irreversible 'gender transitions'.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I AM STRONGLY AGAINST,\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am overwhelmingly OPPOSED\" and later, \"NO, I do not support the brainwashing of our children.\" They argue the policy creates \"special rights,\" is \"unconstitutional,\" and that \"the state can stay the Hell out of my child's head,\" all of which clearly indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","constitutional rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose it\" and repeatedly calls the proposal \"bad law\" and \"monstrous.\" They object to bathroom/locker room access, parental reporting provisions, and the underlying premise of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I solidly support these measures\" and asks, \"Please, we need them!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student protections","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the draft guidance provided by the VDOE.\" They also endorse the policy goal by stating, \"Young people deserve a supportive, respectful learning environment.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are in \"extremely adamant in opposition\" to \"this fiasco of an idea\" and directly urges, \"DO NOT put us in this situation.\" The repeated exclamation and references to potential \"major problems\" indicate clear rejection of the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","bathroom access","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, sarcastically calling it a \"Great idea!\" while arguing it would \"traumatize\" students and amount to \"state sponsored voyeurism.\" They also predict lawsuits and claim it would violate children's innocence, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"should not be pass[ed],\" indicating clear opposition. They frame it as government overreach that would \"take them away from their parents and family and God,\" which shows rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","government overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the proposed policy\" and objects to transgender students using facilities of their gender identity. They also state, \"I strongly oppose biological males being allowed to compete in girl's/women's athletics,\" indicating rejection of key parts of the regulation rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","school sports","women's athletics","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"vehemently disapprove\" of the draft and that \"This policy must not be allowed to be implemented.\" They also argue that \"Parents, not schools should be responsible for their children’s upbringing,\" indicating rejection of the regulation’s approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","school authority","religious appeal"]}