{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. They also argue that \"It is a parents job\" and claim the policy causes \"confusion and harm,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","student wellbeing"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly disagree with supporting transgender!!!\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The comment offers no qualifications or alternative changes, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am absolutely not in support of this ridiculousness,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. They also criticize the policy as \"absurd\" and object to teachers being pressured to accommodate student gender identity requests.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","teacher burden","discrimination","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeats \"Strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I am wholeheartedly opposed to this!\" and asks to \"Put education above everything els,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. They also describe the policies as \"indoctrinated\" and say they will not tolerate their daughter being around it, which reinforces opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","school curriculum","indoctrination","student exposure"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, calling it \"completely unethical\" and \"wrong.\" They object to transgender accommodations in schools, including \"bathrooms, locker rooms\" and the withholding of information from parents.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Support\" and states that Black Lives Matter must include \"black Transgender individuals,\" which aligns with backing the policy’s inclusion and protections for transgender students. The comment offers no criticism or request to weaken the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","racial justice","transgender students","equity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Approve Life-saving Policies\" and repeatedly urges adoption: \"These measures are necessary and life-saving\" and \"Please give our students a fighting chance.\" The comment frames the regulation as needed to protect transgender and gender non-conforming students from discrimination and violence.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Very strongly oppose!!!\" and states, \"This is wrong!\" They also threaten to withdraw their children if the policy is adopted, saying they will be \"removing my children\" and homeschooling or sending them to private school.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","school choice","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed!!!\" and calls the policy \"totally unnecessary!!\" They also describe it as \"Liberal BS that's being pushed on everyone,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"supporting this confusion doesn't help these students\" and asking not to \"make it political.\" The comment argues against recognizing transgender students and frames the regulation as enabling something the commenter believes is wrong.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","religious beliefs","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this motion\" and repeats that they \"strongly oppose this motion.\" They argue children \"shouldn’t be exposed to these types of issues\" and object to \"altering our values for a minority,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student exposure","values","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose this policy\" and reinforces it with \"I strongly oppose this policy!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation with no qualifying support or questions.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please don’t take away the parental rights\" and urges officials to \"vote NO,\" which clearly opposes adoption of the policy. The argument that a child is not capable of making such decisions until 18 indicates objection to the regulation’s treatment of transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","youth decision-making","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I strongly oppose!\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues against the policy by objecting to students using locker rooms aligned with gender identity and to schools \"encouraging them to change genders.\" The comment also demands parental notification about pronoun use, indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","locker rooms","privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"You should oppose this policy of gender mandates,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue that \"It is the parent's duty\" and that the DOE should \"stop reaching beyond their boundaries,\" indicating opposition to state guidance on transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses respecting transgender students, calling it \"basic human rights\" and saying there is \"no excuse for a dissenting opinion\". As a teacher, they describe affirming transgender students' existence and clearly support the policies' intent.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","teacher perspective"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely not. Strongly oppose\" and states their children will not attend public school if the policy is adopted. They describe the proposal as \"outrageous and dangerous\" and argue it threatens \"our young women,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","women's rights","student safety","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONG OPPOSE!!!\" and \"Do not bring this to our schools!\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. The statement \"This is not something that should forced on our children\" further shows opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and objects to \"a new policy regarding transgender ideology in our schools.\" They argue parents should control when and whether children are taught about these topics and that teachers should focus only on academics, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender policy","curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not pass this legislation\" and labels it \"Strongly opposed.\" They argue that using gender-neutral pronouns is harmful and call the proposal \"evil,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender-neutral pronouns","religious freedom","mental health","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the Model Policies for Transgender students\" and asks the government to \"support this within our school systems.\" They also give a reason in favor of adoption, stating these students need support for their \"emotional and mental health.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","school policy support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Strongly Oppose\" and says the policies \"do not serve the best interests of Virginia's public school students and should be tabled.\" They argue the document is \"anti-scientific\" and harmful to children experiencing gender dysphoria, indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender dysphoria","student privacy","bullying prevention","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Please SUPPORT\" and \"I strongly support,\" which directly endorses the regulation. The title also frames it as \"very important for mental and emotional health of our children,\" reinforcing approval.","tone":"positive","tags":["mental health","student wellbeing","LGBTQ+ inclusion","support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill\" and ends with \"Please vote against this bill!\" They argue the policy threatens privacy and safety in bathrooms/locker rooms and object to schools adopting \"this agenda.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","parental rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose,\" which directly states opposition to the proposed regulation. The follow-up phrase \"Please consider the science\" suggests they believe the policy is not scientifically supported, reinforcing their opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["science","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support\" the policy and frames it as protecting \"Trans youth,\" which indicates clear approval of the regulation. There is no opposing language or request to weaken the proposal.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!!!!\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. \"From Great commonwealth of Virginia\" adds no opposition or qualification.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and states they \"support any policies that prevent bullying and other discriminatory practices.\" This directly endorses the proposed regulation's purpose and implementation.","tone":"positive","tags":["bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" and repeatedly urges that \"These children need support\" and \"All children need to be treated equally.\" The comment advocates for the regulation's protective purpose, emphasizing mental health and anti-discrimination concerns rather than opposing any part of it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","equal treatment","supportive schools","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"555% in support!!!!!\" and argues that protections for transgender students \"can only bring positive change\" and create \"much safer and enjoyable learning/work environments.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I OPPOSE these and any policies that withhold information from parents about their own children.\" They also argue the policies would \"indoctrinate students\" and object to \"allowing boys to use a girl's bathroom or locker room,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"Strongly Support\" the policy and states they \"would like to support my son and all children.\" The concern about children facing \"bigotry\" aligns with backing protections for transgender students and a supportive school environment.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","parental support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!!!\" and urges, \"Please do this!\" They also endorse the policy’s inclusive intent by saying students should be \"held up and treated with love and acceptance.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly SUPPORT\" and asks to \"Please support\" the regulation. They also give a reason in favor of adoption, citing the \"mental and emotional well being of children.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["mental health","student well-being","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Firmly stand against evil\" and \"oppose\" the proposal, indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The title \"Disapprove of Transgender Forum\" reinforces opposition to the transgender-related policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill\" and ends with \"please vote against this bill!\" They argue the policy endangers girls in bathrooms/locker rooms and raises concerns about \"sexual assault\" and lack of parental notification.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and urges, \"Do the right thing,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the proposed policies. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please support\" and identifies themselves as a \"proud Grandmother of Fairfax County students,\" indicating approval of the proposed policies. There is no language opposing or questioning the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strong support for trans kids!\" and \"VA Public Schools should support and include trans youth!\" This clearly endorses the proposed policies and their inclusive treatment of transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill\" and closes with \"please vote against this bill!\" They argue the policy endangers girls in bathrooms/locker rooms and raises concerns about parental notification and safety, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" and argues the regulation \"violates freedom of speech\" and is \"absurd and unconstitutional.\" Although they express support for awareness and respect for transgender people, they reject the policy's requirement to use preferred names/pronouns.","tone":"negative","tags":["free speech","first amendment","transgender students","pronouns","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Strongly Support\" and asks to \"Please vote and support this Model Policy.\" They also justify support by referencing \"health and emotional well being of our students.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["student well-being","LGBTQ+ inclusion","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed\" to multiple core parts of the policy, including school handling of gender-related decisions, restroom access, and sports participation. They also state that \"usurping parental rights... is not acceptable and has no place in our schools,\" indicating opposition to the regulation overall, even while supporting anti-bullying measures in limited respects.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Strongly Support\" and argues that schools should create a space where \"all students are able to learn comfortably\" and that \"Discrimination of any kind in schools is repugnant.\" They also endorse students' right to \"express themselves and identify as they best see fit,\" which aligns with adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student support","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!!!\" and argues that schools should not \"instill beliefs\" that differ from household beliefs. They characterize the policy as \"a belief, not fact,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support on behalf of parents and families,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the proposed policies. There is no opposing language or substantive criticism.","tone":"positive","tags":["parental support","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly states \"Oppose\" in both the title and body, indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy with the title \"Trans rights are human rights\" and asks to \"please protect these kids.\" The body supports guidance and assurance for transgender students' \"safety and well-being,\" indicating approval of the regulation's protective aims.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The title explicitly says \"STRONG Support from Teacher,\" which clearly indicates approval of the proposed policies. The body is truncated and unclear, but it does not add any opposition or qualification.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this!\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. They also give a reason in favor, stating it is \"important for children's mental and emotional health\" and that they should \"feel accepted.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["mental health","student support","LGBTQ+ inclusion","acceptance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" the guidelines and calls them \"confusing and indoctrinating\". They also object to the policy's privacy provisions, saying it would \"usurp parental rights\" and keep parents from knowing what is happening at school.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school notification"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT\" and adds affirming language: \"Trans rights are human rights\" and \"deserves to be recognized and protected.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly oppose this bill\" and asks to \"Please reconsider this bill and revise\" it. Their objections focus on bathroom/locker room access, parental notification, and perceived safety risks to girls, indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental notification","student safety","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"STRONGLY SUPPORTS THIS\" and calls it \"a great first step for transgender protections.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender protections","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and states they \"support the expansion of trans inclusive policies\". They frame the policies as making \"EVERYONE not just cis gendered people comfortable and safe In school,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"Fully support this,\" which directly endorses the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting any opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies are \"necessary\" and that \"These policies are a step in the right direction,\" which clearly endorses adoption. They also ask that they be \"equitable enforced,\" indicating support with implementation emphasis rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","equity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.78,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says, \"Please help the kids. Protect the kids. All the kids,\" which aligns with supporting policies intended to protect transgender students and maintain a safe environment. The statement \"Trans people are people\" further signals approval of the regulation's inclusive purpose, though the final \"????\" makes the intent slightly less certain.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.9,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Our transgender students deserve support and respect\" and \"Stop the bullying,\" which endorses the policy’s protective aims. Although they express some reservation about the \"gender-neutral dress code recommendation,\" they ask to \"find language to support long-standing traditions while also being accommodating,\" indicating support with suggested changes rather than opposition.","tone":"mixed","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","dress code","bathroom access","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" and adds \"Strongly support anything benefiting to the trans community,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this resolution\" and emphasizes that \"trans students are safe in school\" and should be \"protected like cis students already are.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I am FULLY in support\" of the policy. They also endorse ending \"gender based clubs and dress codes,\" which aligns with the regulation's treatment of transgender students and sex-based dress code guidance.","tone":"positive","tags":["gender-based dress codes","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Support transgender students’ rights in school!\" and the title reads \"Support Trans Rights!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly support\" and says \"Children need all the protection they can get!\" They also describe a transgender student being bullied and falling behind, which supports the need for the proposed protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","student safety","school support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this proposal\" and urges decision-makers to review a guidebook that provides \"best practices\" for supporting transgender students. The comment frames the policy as necessary for a \"safe, healthy, and productive environment\" and endorses it as part of creating \"safe and supportive school environments for all.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposal, calling it \"absolutely disgusting\" and \"very very concerning and ridiculous.\" The statement that their children will \"never step foot into a public school if this is passed\" indicates strong opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this well-researched, comprehensive guidance document\" and calls it \"a necessary and encouraging step.\" They also argue the policies are consistent with nondiscrimination law and protect transgender children from harassment and discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this bill\" and urges, \"Please do the right thing,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. They also argue that trans youth \"need protection and support from our schools,\" which aligns with adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges approval by saying, \"if you want your trans students to be traumatized... go ahead and oppose this,\" which clearly frames opposition as harmful. They also endorse the policy’s underlying goals, stating that \"everybody should be able to use a bathroom that they feel comfortable in.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","student safety","mental health","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this change,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The additional statement that \"These are people who have rights\" reinforces approval of the policy's protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","civil rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"please do not support this,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also cite \"parental rights and responsibilities\" and concern about \"taking away the true focus of educators\" as reasons for opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","education priorities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues against the policy because of \"locker rooms and bathrooms,\" \"women's sports,\" and protecting \"our girls.\" These statements indicate opposition to adopting the transgender student policies, especially around facilities access and sex-specific sports participation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","school sports","parental rights","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in full support of this document\" and frames it as necessary \"to protect the mental well being of trans youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","transgender students","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges approval: \"SUPPORT AND PROTECT TRANS YOUTH\" and repeats \"SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT.\" The message clearly endorses the proposed policies and frames them as necessary protection for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Support\" and endorses the policy’s goals, saying transgender people should be treated \"with the support they deserve.\" They also praise related provisions on pronouns, restroom access, and reducing bullying, indicating approval of the regulation as written or in principle.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","pronouns","bullying prevention","student respect"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses transgender students receiving support, saying \"transgender kids deserve the same love and respect as every other kid\" and describing a positive experience in a supportive school environment. This clearly aligns with approving the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance 100%\" and thanks the audience for \"your support.\" They also argue the policy helps their trans daughter feel \"safe and human at school and in sports,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","school sports","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues against the policy by warning that it would let \"any boy who is actually under the idea that he's a girl\" or \"any male student who claims to be a girl\" enter girls' rooms. They explicitly say the school's sympathy should lie with \"children whose' sex and gender are... female,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","sex-segregated facilities","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE COMPLETELY!\" which is a direct rejection of the proposed policies. The phrase \"100% insanity!\" reinforces that they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks to \"support this already heavily discriminated community\" and describes the policy as creating an \"affirming environment\" for trans students. The comment argues the regulation would reduce harm, prevent deaths, and improve mental health, which clearly indicates approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I oppose\" and \"I oppose these policies\" multiple times. They argue the policies are \"not safe\" and claim they increase risk of \"sexual assaults and possible rapes,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","bathroom access","privacy","sexual assault","opposition to transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This guidance has my full support\" and calls it \"an exemplary step in the right direction.\" They argue transgender students \"deserve to be treated with respect and dignity\" and frame the policy as making schools \"safer\" and \"more inclusive.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this!\" and adds \"protect transgender kids!\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. The comment expresses approval of the regulation’s purpose and outcomes rather than opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support!!\" and explains that it is \"important to support transgender kids in schools.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"incredibly invasive\" and asks policymakers to \"rewrite the document\" because it \"oversteps your place\" and places \"educators over parents.\" Although they affirm that transgender students \"deserve to be respected\" and \"should not be bullied,\" their overall position is to reject or substantially weaken the guidance as written, especially the confidentiality provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","transgender students","school confidentiality","predator concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Strongly Support\" and says trans youth and LGBT+ youth \"deserve every single protection afforded to them while they are in school.\" They also state that laws improving \"their safety\" and helping them feel \"more accepted\" are beneficial, which clearly endorses the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONG SUPPORT\" and asks to \"supporting Trans rights as Hunan rights,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. The phrase \"keep Virginia and yourself on the right side of history\" further reinforces approval.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","civil rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I implore you to reject the Model Policies\" and closes with \"I am opposed.\" They argue the policies undermine \"parental rights,\" promote \"gender dysphoria,\" and would have \"destructive\" effects in schools, all of which indicate clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","mental health","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation to promote the health and wellbeing of transgender students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The title \"strongly support\" reinforces that the commenter wants the policy adopted.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the law\" and \"I support protecting our trans youth.\" They argue the policy is necessary because \"trans kids go through so much more mental strain and discrimination\" and need protection and respectful treatment.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","mental health","anti-discrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Oppose\" and repeatedly argues it is \"dangerous\" and unconstitutional, saying it \"violates 1st, 5th &14th Amendment\" and \"violates settled law regarding parental rights.\" They also state they would \"be pulling my children from public schooling if this passes,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","constitutional rights","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" and urges approval by asking to \"help Virginia schools become a safer place for all.\" They also endorse the policy goals of protecting trans students from discrimination and ensuring they are treated with \"basic respect.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","privacy","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT TRANS RIGHTS!!\" and urges officials to \"Protect Trans Rights,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The language frames adoption as a duty of government to protect transgender students' rights.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the Virginia Department of Education’s guidance\" and endorses \"creating inclusive learning environments for transgender and non-binary youth.\" They also state that \"All our students deserve to feel safe and supportive in their schools,\" which clearly favors adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this measure,\" and the title reads \"Strongly support.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval by affirming transgender people: \"Trans lives are not up for debate.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and expresses hope that the policy is passed. They add a substantive request to \"keep the specific needs of non-binary students... in mind,\" which indicates support with suggested emphasis rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","non-binary students","student rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges protection for trans students, saying schools should \"support initiatives protecting them from transphobic bullying\" and avoid \"pressuring trans students into situations that make them feel unsafe.\" The title \"Protect trans lives and futures\" and the closing \"Listen to scientists\" further indicate clear support for the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","mental health","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose transgender policy for schools,\" and argues the policy should not be adopted as written. They object to \"shared restroom, locker rooms, sports participation\" and claim it \"restricts parent involvement\" and neglects the rights of others.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the guidelines \"are an overreach and should be withdrawn,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposal. They also object that the school is \"better than the parents\" and that the school should not \"indoctrinate\" students, reinforcing opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school reopening"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"If these guidelines are accepted\" and warning that the \"new rules, if enacted\" will be abused. They argue the policy would let students or staff \"identify\" as the opposite sex to access locker rooms and bathrooms and \"abuse other students,\" which is a clear objection to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks officials to \"oppose\" the policy and frames it as \"endangering the many.\" They also propose an alternative that would weaken the regulation's approach by requiring \"special bathroom and showers accommodations\" for transgender students instead of the proposed protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Support\" and expresses approval of transgender youth, saying they \"have the courage to walk openly in their truth\" and that \"there is nothing wrong with them.\" This is clear affirmative support for the policy's purpose of protecting and affirming transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls for \"ZERO TOLERANCE FOR BULLYING!!!\" and urges officials to \"Respect and PROTECT the rights, dignity and privacy of ALL the children,\" which aligns with the regulation’s goals of protecting transgender students. There is no language opposing the policy; the comment is clearly endorsing its protective aims.","tone":"positive","tags":["bullying prevention","student privacy","student rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the proposed Model Policies\" and argues they are needed to protect transgender and nonbinary students. The comment endorses the regulation as a means of creating a \"safe and supportive learning environment\" and protecting students from discrimination and harassment.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Respectfully oppose as written\" and states, \"I do not believe this current model policy is it.\" They ask for a different, more broadly acceptable policy, indicating opposition to adoption in its current form rather than support.","tone":"mixed","tags":["transgender students","school policy","parental rights","public schools","community impact"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy: \"Absolutely not!!!\" and says they \"refuse\" for their children to be part of \"this bathroom sharing.\" Although they mention treating people with respect and suggest separate facilities, the overall thrust is to oppose the transgender student policy and its inclusion in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","religious freedom","parental rights","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support any policy that seeks to protect our trans students,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. They further justify support by arguing trans students are vulnerable and \"deserve our love and protection.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","mental health","anti-bullying","supportive policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed\" and warns that implementing the policy would mean \"disregarding our kids health and mental wellness.\" They also reject the policy basis by claiming \"The science behind affirming transgender kids is based on activism and not science,\" which indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student health","mental wellness","science/evidence","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"These policies will expand the holes in communication\" and argues they \"remove parental oversight\" that would protect children, indicating rejection of the proposed policies. They frame the regulation as enabling abuse and say it was \"a major reason\" the abuse was allowed to continue.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","privacy","school oversight","sexual abuse"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"The insanity behind policies such as these is immense\" and calling the ideology \"a complete departure from reality.\" The comment is not asking for changes; it is condemning the regulation and those who support it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses transgender students’ rights, stating \"Trans kids should be able to use the bathroom of whatever gender they identify as\" and rejecting safety concerns with \"This isn't a danger to other students.\" This clearly supports the proposed policies rather than opposing them.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the premise of the policy, stating \"There is no such thing as trans rights\" and calling it \"a made up, delusional fiction.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the transgender student model policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support\" and urges to \"PROTECT AND SUPPORT TRANS RIGHTS!!!!\" This clearly indicates approval of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["trans rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that trans and nonbinary students “deserve to be educated in a safe environment” and says “we need to protect all of our children,” which clearly endorses the regulation’s protective aims. The comment supports listening to students’ concerns, preventing harassment, and creating a safe school environment for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school climate","nonbinary students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this guidance\" and repeatedly argues against adopting it, calling it an \"insane bill\" and saying schools should not \"promot[e] transgenderism.\" The comment frames the policy as an infringement on parental rights and constitutional rights, indicating clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","constitutional rights"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please do not permit\" the policy and says, \"Do not further poor decisions by experimenting on the whole of a student population.\" They object to transgender-inclusive bathroom, locker room, and sports provisions, arguing these would \"erase girls and women\" and infringe on others' rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I neither support or approve of these proposed guidelines\" and criticizes them as \"radical theories\" that \"eradicate all distinctions between male and female.\" This indicates clear rejection of the proposed policies rather than a neutral inquiry or factual remark.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","transgender students","school policy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the remark \"Strongly Support\" and repeatedly endorses the policy as \"a step towards providing a safe learning space for all students.\" They also say the model policies offer \"an opportunity to do better going forward\" and want state policies to reflect \"freedom and respect\" for transgender and gender-expansive students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe learning environment","nonbinary students","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"one of the worst pieces of legislation I have ever seen\" and stating \"Do not pass it.\" This is a clear request to reject the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition","legislation"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and calls the policy \"a very dangerous policy\" that \"does not serve the students or their parents.\" They argue schools should not participate in it and instead want \"qualified Mental Health Professionals,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"Do not force this garbage down our kids' throats\" and \"Please dump this evil leftist liberal godless crap!\" They argue against transgender recognition and accommodations, including school sports and bathrooms, indicating they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","school sports","bathroom access","student privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I vote NO\" and repeats \"I vote NO to the 'treatment of transgender' policy being proposed.\" They also object to schools \"encourage and expound on gender identity crisis,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly condemn\" any school action that would \"help to facilitate a child's gender transition activities\" without parental consent. They argue this should be left to parents and reject the policy as part of \"the left's agenda,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender transition","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that schools should \"stop trying to indoctrinate social agendas,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The comment does not suggest any modifications or support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","indoctrination","curriculum"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this effort\" and thanks the agency for \"support[ing] transgender students.\" They also endorse \"safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments,\" indicating approval of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive schools","evidence-based practices"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges protection for transgender students and endorses the policy goals, saying children should be able \"to feel protected\" and \"use a restroom they are most comfortable in.\" The closing appeal to \"lead with love, compassion and empathy\" clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","student safety","bullying prevention","compassion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says transgender individuals \"deserve the rights accorded to those of us who haven’t had to make this choice,\" which supports protections for transgender students. The comment is sympathetic and does not express any objection to the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Greatly support\" and describes wanting their transgender son to be accommodated under the policy. They argue he should be able to use the girls bathroom because the boys bathroom has been unsafe and he has been \"held against his will, harassed and bullied.\"","tone":"mixed","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","bullying prevention","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE!\" and argues the policy is \"not for our school system to decide.\" They also object that \"Children cannot handle this\" and that it should not be \"pushed on parents who don’t agree or support it,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","age appropriateness","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly opposed\" and argues against allowing transgender students to use bathrooms or dressing areas matching their gender identity. She says she is \"not comfortable\" with this policy, calls it \"extremely inappropriate,\" and urges a separate private option instead of the proposed approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","parental rights","sex-specific facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposal is \"bad policy and financially costly\" and concludes, \"There is a better way than this policy.\" They also state they are \"strongly opposed\" to the school system \"assuming the role of parent\" and argue the policy undermines parental involvement and girls' sports fairness.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school sports","cost","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and concludes, \"This policy is NOT the answer.\" They object to key provisions, especially privacy and facility access, stating that a \"biological male should NEVER be allowed in a biological females restroom or changing room.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the policy is \"nothing more than a political issue\" that \"should never have been encouraged, much less considered.\" They also say it \"infringes on their rights\" and should be replaced with treatment for children they view as \"confused.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","mental health","parental rights","student rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support and will ask you not to support any policy\" that removes parental authority, and repeatedly argues the policies are harmful and \"political agendas.\" The overall message rejects the proposed transgender student policies and calls for parents to retain decision-making authority.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school choice","transgender students","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and calls it a \"Terrible, horrible, awful, STUPID idea.\" They argue it creates a \"dangerous precedent\" and would lead to \"sexual assault and harassment cases within schools,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","sexual assault","harassment","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY APPOSE,\" \"I do not approve,\" and \"PLEASE DO NOT PASS THE PROPOSED POLICIES.\" They object to parental notification limits and to allowing restroom/locker room access based on gender identity, calling the policy a threat to their rights as a parent and to their daughters' privacy and safety.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I strongly oppose this policy,\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and adds \"This is wrong!\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The warning that \"You will end up with people abusing this\" further shows opposition based on perceived misuse or harm.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","privacy","student safety","abuse concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this legislation\" and states that schools and stakeholders \"would all benefit greatly\" from a trans student inclusion policy. The comment is clearly endorsing adoption of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am FOR this anti discrimination policy,\" which directly supports adoption. They further endorse it as helping ensure that \"ALL students are treated fairly\" and recognized, indicating approval of the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["anti-discrimination","student rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","fairness"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the transgender bathrooms!\" which clearly rejects the policy. The follow-up, \"Leave them as they’ve always been!\" indicates opposition to changing bathroom access for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"do not agree\" with schools \"interfering with the sexual orientation of children\" and \"vehemently disagree[s] with policies that withhold important information from parents.\" Although they support protecting children from bullying and harm, the overall thrust is opposition to the proposed transgender student policies as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE!\" and argues the policy is \"ridiculous\" and will \"open doors for molestation, assault and/or rape.\" They clearly want the regulation rejected, citing fears about bathroom access and safety risks.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and closes with \"Please support this legislation.\" They also argue that schools should be \"a place of safety and respect for transgender students and all students,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"strong opposition to the currently proposed transgender guidelines\" and says they \"seek to promote and force transgender views upon children.\" They also object that the guidelines \"disregard the rights of parents\" and are \"morally wrong and contrary to the Bible,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says public school policies should \"reflect the reality of diverse demographics\" and \"support the needs of all students, especially LGBTQ students.\" They also state that \"inclusive school policies is an important step,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's inclusive approach.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","inclusive policies","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy as \"ridiculous\" and threatens legal action if \"boys are going into restrooms\" where their granddaughter may be. This indicates opposition to the regulation, specifically its implications for restroom access by transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly signals opposition in the title, \"Oppose!\" and repeatedly argues the policies should not be adopted, calling them \"big changes\" that would \"infringe on the rights of many other people.\" They also say the proposal is \"blatant and illegal over-reaching,\" would create lawsuits, and is harmful to girls and parents' rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Do not support!\" and calls the policy \"complete government overreach.\" They argue it will \"take away the responsibility parents have for their own children\" and claim it will not help the trans community, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am registering my strong opposition\" to the changes and urges officials to be \"reversing and not implementing these directives.\" They object specifically to \"preferred pronouns\" and \"use of bathrooms,\" arguing the rules will harm students' mental health.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","pronouns","mental health","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the adoption of this model guidance.\" They also express approval of the policy goals by stating, \"All children need to feel loved and supported for whoever they are.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the proposed Model Policies\" and repeats that they are \"strongly opposed\" at the end. They object to specific provisions such as parent notification, pronoun use, and bathroom/locker room access, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","pronouns","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the transgender in schools in Virginia,\" which directly rejects the proposed policy. They also argue for \"separate bathrooms for these folks,\" indicating they want the guidance weakened or rejected, especially on bathroom access.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","privacy","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please continue to support our trans students\" and argues they \"need to be treated with the same respect as their peers.\" They also describe the rules as \"overdue,\" indicating approval of the regulation and its protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE 100 PERCENT,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. The phrase \"It's sick this is even up for discussion\" and the derogatory reference to \"Perverts\" show opposition to the regulation and its subject matter.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","harassment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support adopting the proposed guidelines\" and frames the policy as necessary to \"keep trans kids safe and supported.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval by emphasizing a \"safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the policy would let students \"claim to be either a biological male or female... without providing any evidence,\" which they say makes compliance impossible. This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","student identity","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and rejects school involvement in transgender-related policies, stating \"Keep the school system out of our families\" and \"Leave the parenting to the parents.\" The voucher remark reinforces opposition to the proposed school guidance rather than support for it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","vouchers","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Endorse Providing Guidance to Educators\" and argues that \"adult guidance is needed\" and that adults \"deserve good information\" to support all students. The comment supports the regulation’s purpose of providing guidance for transgender and non-transgender children alike.","tone":"positive","tags":["educator guidance","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY oppose this Bill!\" and repeatedly calls it \"horrific,\" asking that the proposal be removed and its sponsors \"removed from office.\" The body argues against transgender affirmation for children and frames the policy as harmful to kids and parents.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","child welfare","mental health","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the guidance document proposal for treatment of transgender students.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation with no qualifying support or suggested amendments.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the revisions are \"Very Strongly Support\" and calls them \"long overdue.\" They also praise the policy as providing \"legal protection and support\" and say it will \"save the lives of many Trans / Non-Binary youth.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","transgender students","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the Virginia Department of Education's currently proposed transgender guidelines for public schools\" and calls them \"unacceptable controls over children.\" They also object that the guidelines \"deny parents their rights toward their children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","public schools","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!!!!\" and argues against students sharing \"restrooms or locker rooms with someone of the opposite sex,\" which rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The comment does not suggest amendments; it opposes adoption outright.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Oppose\" and says \"This infringes on the rights of parents,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The statement that it \"doesn’t protect the privacy of all children\" further criticizes the regulation rather than supporting it with modifications.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose transgender ideology in our schools,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. They also argue it would be \"harmful to our children\" and would \"undermine parental rights,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and states they are \"in support of policies that acknowledge and protect transgendered students.\" They further argue the policies are necessary for student safety and to avoid liability, indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"strongly opposed\" and rejects the policy as \"not the answer.\" They object to transgender students using the same \"restrooms and locker rooms\" and ask for separate facilities instead, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues the policy is \"discriminating against another\" group and says it creates risk by allowing access to \"women only areas.\" They explicitly warn that these changes \"need to be thought through\" and imply the regulation should not be adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","women's rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"very strongly opposed\" and opposes \"this in it’s entirety,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation as a whole. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!!!!\" and argues the proposal \"goes much further\" than helping transgender students. They object to the gender identity definition, claim it removes parental rights, threatens privacy, and \"compels speech,\" all of which indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","compelled speech","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly disagree with the Transgender rule changes as proposed,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue against shared facilities and say \"Taking parents rights to raise their kids as they see fit is wrong,\" indicating opposition to the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","student privacy","sex-segregated facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"Very strongly opposed\" to the policy and frames it as \"teaching immoral behavior to young minds,\" which clearly rejects adoption. The comment provides no support or conditional approval language.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student education","moral objections"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and argues the policy would \"discriminate and endanger one group to pander to another,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. The language targets the transgender student policies themselves rather than asking for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","discrimination","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose,\" and argues the policy goes \"TOO far.\" They object to students being \"interrogated without a parent\" and reject rules that accommodate transgender identity, indicating opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly oppose this new plan\" and repeatedly argues against school implementation, especially bathroom access: \"should 2 children of a different sex share a bathroom??? Absolutely not.\" They also say they would homeschool their children if it is passed, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","transgender students","school privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!\" and argues the proposal is not the state's or school board's role. They object that it concerns \"matters of Faith or Morals\" and insist \"Parents are the primary educators,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","education policy","school board authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposal, saying \"This proposal is not the answer\" and that \"allowing males to use the ferooms and visa versa isn’t acceptable.\" They argue it would \"invite\" harassment and sexual misconduct, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!!\" and \"This shouldn’t even be a question!\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this legislation\" and argues that students should \"be who they are\" and have school be a \"safe space\" for them. The comment endorses the regulation’s purpose of affirming transgender students’ identities and safety.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","identity affirmation","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!\" and argues the proposal is not the state's role, calling it \"indoctrinating our children.\" They also insist that \"Parents are the primary educators\" and that schools should only teach \"reading writing and arithmetic,\" which clearly rejects the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","curriculum","transgender students","school authority"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly SUPPORT\" and adds \"We need to support all of our students,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in strong support of passing this legislation\" and frames the policy as necessary to \"protect and support the transgender community.\" They also endorse the guidance as \"helpful for teachers,\" indicating approval of the regulation as written or with its current approach.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","teacher guidance","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says \"Strongly oppose!\" and explicitly rejects school involvement in transgender student policies, stating \"Keep the school system out of our families\" and \"Leave the parenting to the parents.\" The voucher remark reinforces opposition to the proposed guidance as a school policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","vouchers","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"mixed","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter expresses support for privacy accommodations, saying it is \"very reasonable\" that gender non-conforming students should have access to facilities that help them \"maintain their privacy.\" However, they also raise objections to the bathroom policy, saying it \"poses problems\" for \"mischievous behavior\" and \"concerns for safety,\" and question the budgetary impact. Overall, the comment supports some parts of the policy but opposes key provisions as written.","tone":"mixed","tags":["privacy","student safety","bathroom access","budget concerns","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Oppose\" and argues that schools should not adopt policies that \"preference anyone.\" The references to \"science and reality\" and protecting \"religious freedom and freedom of speech\" indicate disagreement with the transgender student policies as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","free speech","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this legislation\" and praises the model policies for helping trans and gender nonconforming students feel \"safety and acceptance at school.\" The comment argues the policies will build \"education and acceptance\" and help students \"not live in fear,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE!\" and argues that it is \"no body's business\" for the state or schools to decide what children are taught on matters of \"Faith or Morals.\" They also emphasize that \"Parents are the primary educators\" and should alone decide these issues, indicating rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","education policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy goals, stating that \"Full inclusion and understanding of transgender students and related issues are much needed.\" This is a clear affirmative statement in favor of the regulation's adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose!\" in response to the transgender student policies. The title references \"pronoun and bathroom legislation,\" indicating opposition to the regulation’s core provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","bathroom access","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and asks the policy not be adopted: \"Please do not force children\" to follow it. They argue schools should not \"mandat[e] or even involv[e] themselves\" and reject transgender-inclusive facility use, saying kids should use facilities \"according to the genitalia they are born with.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","parental rights","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" the policy and objects to key provisions, including using \"preferred pronouns\" and allowing students to use \"any bathroom or locker room they choose.\" They argue the policy \"eliminates privacy and safety,\" indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the policy means to \"Ignore the science\" and \"ignore biology\". They also object to teachers being forced to act against their conscience and call the policy an \"unnecessary distraction,\" all of which indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["biology","teacher conscience","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s premise, saying schools should focus on \"the child's mind not their gender\" and that adults encouraging gender change is \"CHILD ABUSE.\" They also argue public education is \"trying to destroy\" families rather than support them, indicating opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","gender identity","public education","family values"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"No to this trans crap!\" and argues against encouraging transgender identity in schools. They also claim it would create safety and privacy risks, saying it would put \"boys at risk\" and \"girl[s] at risk\" and objecting to opposite-sex supervision in bathrooms/changing rooms.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am totally against the policy going forward in our county,\" which clearly rejects adoption. They also object that the policy \"keeps the parents... in secret\" and raises fears about restroom access, indicating opposition to the transgender student policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support!\" and closes with \"Support laws and guidance that support trans people.\" They also urge readers to \"Trust science\" and reject \"hate and fear,\" clearly endorsing adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","human rights","anti-discrimination","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Oppose this,\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No qualifying language or request for modification is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely oppose\" and repeatedly calls the policy \"appalling\" and \"dangerous.\" They argue it would \"force\" affirmation, undermine parents' authority, and constitute an \"assault\" on conscience, expression, privacy, and religion, all of which indicate clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and repeats that they \"strongly oppose this proposed policy.\" They argue it is \"dangerous,\" \"undermines parents/family units,\" and object to bathroom/changing-room access, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it an \"appalling premise\" and saying it is \"morally wrong and reprehensible.\" They argue the schools should not \"know better than parents\" and object to reporting concerns to CPS and not \"outing\" students to parents.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","child protective services","privacy","school authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose this\" and argues that \"Bathrooms should be limited to the biological gender,\" which rejects the transgender student policy. The phrase \"Keep the bathrooms a safe place for our kids!\" indicates opposition based on bathroom access concerns.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","gender identity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support the new transgender policy\" and argues against bathroom access based on gender identity, pronoun requirements, and shared facilities. They frame the policy as a threat to \"my daughter\" and call it a \"violation of free speech,\" indicating clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","free speech","pronouns","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and urges, \"Keep transgenderism out of our schools,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The statement that schools should not \"lie to their parents\" also indicates opposition to the regulation's treatment of transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school curriculum","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Oppose transgender guidelines proposed\" and says the guidelines would \"bind teachers to compliance with confusing guidelines.\" They argue students should not be able to change pronouns in school and that teachers must remain the authority, indicating rejection of the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","teacher authority","pronouns","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve\" of the policy and gives a reason tied to religion: \"because of my religion.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I don't approve\" and states the policy \"Is against my Christian believes,\" indicating opposition to the regulation. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I don't approve,\" and argues that \"the government should not push these beliefs on out children.\" They also state that \"the parents are in charge,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeats, \"I strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. No supporting arguments or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policy is a \"BAD idea\" that should not be adopted. They object to shared facilities for transgender students, saying it would put \"men and women in the same bathroom/changing rooms/showers\" and calling for only limited accommodations instead of the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","modesty","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed\" and urges the state to \"oppose these policies.\" They frame the regulation as \"forcing LGBTIA+ ideology on school students\" and ask the state to reject it rather than adopt it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","locker rooms","school sports"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"strong support for the Model Policies\" and says they are \"essential\" for ensuring children can learn free from discrimination and harassment. The comment also praises the policies as providing \"excellent education and guidance\" and upholding desired values in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","nondiscrimination","student safety","harassment prevention","parental support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" and provides no qualifying language or support for the regulation. This is a clear rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Oppose\" and \"how fiercely I oppose this idea,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also object to \"hide something so significant from a child’s family\" and say it would \"disregard the peace and comfort of so many,\" indicating opposition to the policy’s transgender student privacy provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. The title \"Transgender bathroom\" suggests the opposition is directed at transgender-related school facility policies, though no further detail is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly oppose\" in both the title and body, which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No qualifying language suggests support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these model policies\" and repeats, \"I strongly oppose these policies.\" They also argue the policies are unsafe and exclude parents, saying they \"cut out parents to a crazy degree\" and threatening to withdraw their children from public school if adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This is not something that I will support\" and repeatedly argues against \"this transgender non sense.\" They ask to \"stop the madness\" and frame the policy as causing \"more drama and more bullying,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","student safety","religious freedom","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this addition\" and praises the policy as \"a start.\" They frame it as beneficial for \"student protections\" and for students' \"growth and well-being,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["student protections","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school staff","student well-being"]}