{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed\" and argues the policy creates a \"huge negative opportunity\" for misuse of bathroom access. They propose an alternative—\"open an additional single stall bathroom\"—instead of the regulation as written, indicating opposition to adoption in its current form.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strong Support\" and says the policies are \"the bare necessities\" and that \"There is no reasonable objection to these policies.\" They also argue that \"Science supports transgender identities\" and that Virginia should adopt them to move past discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","anti-discrimination","pronouns","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, calling it a \"horrible idea\" and saying it is \"going against Gods beautiful creation of MAN and WOMAN.\" The phrase \"not indoctrinate them\" also indicates opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the policy as \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues that schools should not require use of transgender students' pronouns, saying \"we should not be forced to use a pronoun which we know is not true.\" They also object that \"The school board should not be inside our homes advising us how to raise our children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation's guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","school board authority"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support Virginia's guidance on transgender youth\" and praises the policy as promoting \"acceptance over fear.\" The comment clearly endorses adoption of the regulation and frames it as beneficial for educators and children.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This transgender policy will make a lot of misunderstandings\" and concludes, \"This is wrong\" and \"don't force the ones that are not transgender students to accept this.\" They also state that if a vote is made, \"it should be left as is,\" indicating opposition to adopting the proposed policy changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","pronouns","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly says the policy \"is disrespectful and even tyrannical\" and argues it \"needs\" major changes to add religious exemptions, parental control, opt-outs, and sex-separated privacy protections. Although the title says \"amend the policy to protect everyone,\" the substance is a rejection of the current policy framework and a call to substantially weaken it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","sex education opt-out","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this comprehensive guidance\" and thanks VDOE for making it a reality. They also endorse specific provisions, including \"professional development for staff\" and \"access to gender neutral restrooms.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","staff training","bathroom access","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose teaching school kids transgender propaganda\" and calls the policy \"a really dumb idea.\" They argue that \"normalizing this disorder is dangerous\" and reject the premise of transgender inclusion in schools, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","mental health","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s approach to transgender students, arguing that public officials should not “legislate away this natural order” and that schools should maintain separate bathrooms and locker rooms for “those born male” and “those born female.” The comment frames the regulation as an overreach against parental authority and says “We will not submit to the will of the few,” indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this\" and endorses the policy’s purpose of equality and support for students. They also praise providing teachers with \"the knowledge and tools to support our children properly,\" which aligns with adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equality","teacher support","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these draft policies,\" which directly indicates rejection of the regulation. They also argue the policies \"infringe on the first amendment rights of parents,\" reinforcing opposition on parental-rights grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","constitutional rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and asks VDOE to \"please do not disregard the parents role in public education,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The phrase \"This is very disturbing\" reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","public education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policy \"Unacceptable\" and argues that \"taking actions that normalize and require others to participate\" is harmful. They say it is \"immoral and evil\" and will \"result in much harm,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","religious/moral objections"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to Transgender Proposal for School\" and argues schools should not \"embrace the LGBTQ agenda.\" They reject bathroom access and sports participation for transgender students, saying \"Biological males should not be allowed\" in female facilities or competitions.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","school sports","religious freedom","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am totally opposed to this Guidance Document,\" which directly rejects adoption. They also characterize it as \"Anti-parent, anti-child\" and say it is \"destroying my relationship\" with their children and grandchildren, reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","family relationships","school authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the transgender mandates\" and \"Please do NOT approve these under any circumstance,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The reference to \"my teen daughters\" and concern about the country's future reinforces opposition rather than a neutral or supportive position.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","student safety","school policy"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the remark \"Strongly support\" and argues that transgender students should not be excluded, saying \"you can’t exclude transgender kids\" and that \"All children deserve kindness and guidance to be themselves.\" This clearly endorses adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","respect and dignity","pronouns","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support!!! 100%\" and repeats, \"I Strongly support this,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"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 says, \"I oppose this change\" and argues that \"the school system has no right teaching this matter.\" They also state that this is \"THAT IS THE PARENT's Job\" and that the school/government/state have \"no place in this matter,\" indicating clear opposition to the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school curriculum","gender identity","family values"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks to \"reconsider\" and says the policy will \"destroy\" children's innocence and stability, indicating rejection of the regulation. They also object to telling children they can \"change their gender\" and criticize authorities for not calling \"right from wrong,\" which shows clear opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","student mental health","religious freedom","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the policy \"Most Strongly Oppose\" and argues that it would \"encourage adults to encourage children to make decisions\" they are too immature to make. They also reject shared facilities access for transgender students and say the state should not be \"trashing our school system\" with this guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","bathroom access","student privacy","parental rights","school facilities"]}