{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this legislation\" and repeats that they \"strongly oppose this legislation\" at the end. They argue it is \"rooted in false, pseudo science\" and object to state involvement, free speech concerns, and religious conviction concerns, all indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","free speech","religious freedom","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support\" and adds \"let’s do even more for trans students,\" which clearly endorses adoption and expansion of the policy. There is no opposing language or ambiguity.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and rejects the policy's premise by asserting a strict sex binary: \"XX chromosome equals female. XY chromosome equals male. Binary.\" The religious framing reinforces opposition to transgender-inclusive guidance rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","sex/gender binary"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that transgender students \"absolutely need protection in schools\" and should \"participate in school life as fully as other students.\" This clearly endorses adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school participation"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support,\" which directly states approval of the regulation. The follow-up \"It's the 21st century\" reinforces a favorable, modernizing view rather than any objection.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy by stating, \"Goes against our religion.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the transgender student model policies on religious grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that \"there are two sexes, male and female,\" rejecting the policy's transgender framework. The statement that \"Any other information should be left for parents to teach\" indicates opposition to the regulation's school guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","sex/gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this measure,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. They also argue that the Department of Education needs \"much different legislation,\" indicating they want this proposal rejected or substantially revised.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student rights","education policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Passing this law should be a no brainer\" and argues that trans students \"should have the same liberties and chances in life,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. The title \"Urgently Support\" reinforces the pro-regulation position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and states that the policy \"is a violation of parental rights and religious freedoms,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. There is no language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support a transgender policy\" and argues against \"redefining genders\" and \"transgender ideas\" in schools. They also say it is \"not the business of the state or school system\" to promote these policies, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","biology","school curriculum","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeats \"I Strongly Oppose!!\". The phrase \"This is DEMONIC!!\" indicates clear rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly support,\" which clearly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. No contrary language or qualifications are present.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Completely oppose\" and states the policy \"goes against God’s word.\" Although they add that children should be respectful, the overall message rejects the regulation and argues against its premise of inclusion for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the transgender guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The follow-up sentence, \"Education is the only way to build understanding and remove fear,\" reinforces a positive view of the policy's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the policy is \"a dangerous precedent.\" They object to \"allow students all access to any bathroom/locker room\" and ask to \"protect the majority,\" indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","bullying prevention","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the legislation\" and frames it as necessary to \"promote the health and well-being of trans youth.\" They also state that these children \"deserve our protection and support,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student well-being","supportive policies","youth protection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposal, saying \"Do not plague the school with confusing policies\" and \"Drop the pronoun changes, locker room arrangements, etc.\" They argue the policies are \"greatly hurting\" children and should be handled by parents outside the school system.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","pronouns","locker rooms","student wellbeing","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I say yes\" and expresses approval by wishing \"I had had this when I was a young student.\" This indicates support for adopting the policy, even though no detailed arguments are provided.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this\" and asks, \"Please protect LGBT+ kids.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies and their protective intent.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and calls the policy \"Totally unacceptable.\" They argue schools should not be \"pushing ideology\" and say it undermines \"family backgrounds\" and \"religious values,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this\" and \"do not want this to pass,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. The title \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" reinforces the same position.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE\" and asks to \"Please OPPOSE these destructive proposals.\" They argue the policies would \"hurt our children\" and \"egregiously violate parents' rights,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support!\" and \"I fully support this document,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. They also frame it as helping \"support trans students,\" which aligns with adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter strongly endorses protecting transgender and LGBTQ+ students, saying there is \"not a debate\" and urging readers to \"support all children\" and \"prove them wrong.\" The comment clearly favors the regulation’s goals of inclusion, respect, and safety for trans students.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","anti-bullying","religious freedom","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Obvious support\" and argues that \"All students should feel respected, safe, and supported at school, and that includes trans students.\" They also criticize opposition to protections for trans students, indicating clear approval of the regulation's purpose.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly oppose\" and \"100% strongly oppose\" the Model Policies. They argue the policies will cause \"further exclusion & division,\" create \"greater confusion,\" and put \"other kids at risk,\" all of which indicate rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this set of guidelines because they protect children,\" and argues that schools should protect \"ALL students regardless of their identity.\" The comment endorses the regulation as a safeguard for transgender children and rejects religious objections to it.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support policies\" and frames them as helping \"trans and all students to thrive,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no opposing language or ambiguity.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and urges \"Protecting trans kids\". The rest of the comment reinforces approval of the policy by opposing religious interference and stating that opposing it is unconstitutional.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","religious freedom","constitutional rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY APPROVE\" and argues that schools need to be rid of \"transphobic and hateful language.\" They also support teacher awareness and correct language, which aligns with adopting the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","teacher training"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please reject any policies that promote or push transgender issues within public schools,\" which is a clear request to reject the regulation. They also argue the issue should be left to parents due to \"Freedom of Religion,\" indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this measure\" and endorses \"allowing transgender students to safely fully express their gender identity.\" The comment frames the policy as protecting \"respect and privacy\" and \"basic rights,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","student rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE\" the policy and argues it will \"confuse and bring mental and emotional harm to children.\" The rest of the comment reinforces rejection of the transgender guidance as harmful and inappropriate for schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to the proposed transgender policy\" and repeatedly urges, \"Please do not do this.\" They argue the policy is \"completely unacceptable\" and \"reckless disregard for the children,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, saying \"This policy is so so so important for transgender kids\" and \"Protect and support trans kids!!!\" They also argue that \"Trans rights are humans rights\" and criticize those who oppose it, indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","gender identity","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I Oppose\" and gives a reason against the policy: \"children of different sexes should not be in the same bathroom or shower rooms.\" This indicates opposition to the regulation’s guidance on transgender students and facility access.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","sex-segregated facilities","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY urge opposition to this bill\" and repeatedly argues that it \"will not achieve\" support for transgender students. The comment frames the policy as coercive and harmful, claiming it \"forces\" affirmation and \"tramples on the civil rights\" of dissenters.","tone":"negative","tags":["civil rights","free speech","parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly opens with \"STRONGLY SUPPORT!\" and repeatedly argues that \"This guidance document is essential to the safety of our students.\" They also endorse protecting transgender and gender-nonconforming students and criticize those who oppose the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","gender identity","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues against the policy by questioning whether counselors should present “other options,” criticizing decisions made “without parent knowledge,” and implying the guidance enables harmful or inappropriate outcomes. The examples about pronouns, bathrooms, and sex-specific classes are framed sarcastically to suggest the regulation creates problems and should not be adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","counseling","privacy","bathroom access","sex-specific classes"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly gives \"Strong and Enthusiastic Support\" and says the policy \"would be a huge step towards educational equity.\" They also state that students deserve to feel \"safe and supported,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","educational equity","student safety","empathy","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I of course fully support any policy for giving my child a safe and supportive education\" and repeatedly endorses the policies as ways to \"respect and support these children.\" The comment argues the policies are needed for safety, mental health, and protection from bullying, which clearly indicates support for adoption.","tone":"mixed","tags":["transgender students","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please OPPOSE this!\" and repeats, \"Please oppose this statewide transgender school policy.\" This is a clear request to reject the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Support transgender kids\" and urges that they be treated \"with dignity,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. There is no language opposing or questioning the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I disapprove of this radical push\" and describes the policy as a \"radical movement\" against what they believe is divinely intended. This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy with statements like \"Support trans kids!\" and \"Protect our trans children!\" They argue the regulation should protect transgender students' rights and safety at school, and criticize opposition to such protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","religious freedom","school safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I STRONGLY support a change in policy\" and argues that transgender people \"should NOT be discriminated against.\" They also endorse the need for \"greater education\" on gender and sexuality issues, indicating approval of the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student mental health","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and \"Adamantly oppose,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. They also object to it as an \"Undue burden on teachers\" and say it is \"stripping parental rights,\" while urging the money be used for \"teachers raises\" instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","teacher workload","budget priorities","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"SUPPORT Model Policy\" and repeatedly endorses it, saying they \"cannot imagine\" transgender people being forced to live otherwise and hope officials will \"implement the policy\". They also frame it as offering \"respect to ALL students\" and call opponents \"misguided,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","privacy","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I , 100% support this\" and endorses the idea that \"everyone should be able to express their sexuality without feeling judged, or unsafe.\" This is a clear approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and argues against the policy by saying girls and boys should use bathrooms and locker rooms only with their own biological sex. The statement that allowing transgender students access is \"sexual abuse\" shows clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student safety","sex-segregated facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"fully support this comprehensive policy as written\" and adds that \"Nothing should be removed.\" They also endorse the policy's purpose of protecting transgender students and creating equitable school environments.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student privacy","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT\" and urges to \"PROTECT TRANS KIDS,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The phrase \"deserve all the love and care\" indicates affirmative support rather than criticism or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"NO! Absolutely no\" and says \"This policy has no place in schools.\" They argue it would \"cancel[] the rights\" of other students and object to transgender accommodations such as locker room access and confidentiality, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I FULLY SUPPORT\" and adds that LGBTQ+ people \"should not be treated in any way that is unfair,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's protective intent. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I wholeheartedly support the comprehensive set of policies\" and frames them as necessary to \"protect transgender and nonbinary students from bullying.\" They also state that \"every student deserves an inclusive learning environment,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","inclusive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY DISAPPROVE,\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed policies. No supporting language or request for modification is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY support this policy,\" which directly endorses adoption. The statement that \"Trans rights are human rights\" reinforces approval of the transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","human rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, arguing that it would let \"a biological male\" enter \"the girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms\" and asking \"See a problem here?\" This frames the regulation as dangerous and undeserving of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to this\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, saying it would \"set our children up for failure\" and \"promot[e] more confusion.\" The comment also rejects the underlying premise of transgender inclusion, indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","gender identity","school policy","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The title, \"Free and equal education free from discrimination,\" clearly echoes the regulation’s goals of nondiscrimination and supportive treatment for transgender students. With no contrary language in the body, the comment appears to endorse the policy’s purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["nondiscrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","equal access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly endorses the policy area with the statement \"TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS!!!\" and uses emphatic repetition, indicating approval of protections for transgender students. It does not raise objections or request weakening of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policies \"go far beyond what the general assembly has prescribed.\" They also say the regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents\" and should not accommodate gender transitions, indicating clear rejection of the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy\" and argues it will \"facilitate the legal right of transgender children to an education free from discrimination.\" The comment endorses the regulation as a means of protecting transgender students' rights.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student rights","equal education"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strong support\" the proposed guidance document and praises its effects, stating it would \"promote an inclusive and respectful environment\" and protect students from \"harassment and bullying.\" They also thank VDOE for developing a \"well researched and thoughtful policy document,\" indicating approval rather than criticism or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","dress codes"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this,\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They also say the policies \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","First Amendment","privacy","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Oppose HB145 and SB 161\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond\" what the General Assembly intended. They say the policies \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents\" and should not accommodate \"gender transitions,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support policy\" and thanks the agency for \"policy that would protect students who are transgender and gender nonconforming.\" They also state it would \"provide protection for students of all genders so that they can learn safely,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the proposed guidelines\" and calls them \"insane,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They also argue the policy would harm female students, misguide children, and take away parents' rights, all of which support a rejecting stance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.9,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they have reviewed the draft policy and asks that it be strengthened by requiring \"adequate numbers of single-person bath, shower and locker areas\" for privacy. Although they criticize \"positive discrimination,\" the overall request is to adopt the policy with added privacy protections rather than reject it.","tone":"mixed","tags":["privacy","transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I 100% support the guidance\" and praises it as \"safe and supportive for all.\" They also state it is \"critical for all students in Virginia to be treated with respect,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","respect","supportive school environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the policies being proposed,\" which directly rejects adoption. They also argue the policies \"infringe[] upon a parent's rights\" and conflict with \"protecting the bodily privacy and dignity of students,\" indicating substantive opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","gender ideology","student dignity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly argues the draft \"needs to be totally overhauled,\" calls it \"an advocacy piece for one side,\" and says it is \"premature to mandate\" school boards adopt policies consistent with it. They also object to privacy, bathroom, pronoun, and parental-information provisions, indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","parental rights","pronouns","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"insanity\" and saying it should not be \"implemented in Virginia's schools.\" The reference to \"lots of class action suits\" further signals opposition rather than support or neutral input.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","legal concerns","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support\" and states \"I strongly am in support of it.\" They also give a positive reason, saying the measure \"protects, supports, and student identities.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects school privacy protections and urges officials to \"Stand up to these awful schools and help parents keep their rights!\" The comment frames the policy as improperly withholding information from parents and asks the regulation's supporters to oppose it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","school transparency","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposal\" and repeatedly argues against school authority over transgender policies. They object to \"indoctrinate children without the parent's consent,\" oppose restroom/locker room access, and reject the policy as undermining Christian beliefs and parental rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy and urges people to avoid public schools, saying \"our government wants to tell us and the children what gender they are\" and advising parents to \"get them out\" and teachers to \"find another job.\" This is a clear opposition to the transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support transgender students and teachers\" and asks, \"Please protect them,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. The comment frames the regulation as necessary protection from \"ignorance and malice,\" indicating approval rather than criticism.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","teacher protections"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not agree with the transgender policy,\" which directly rejects the regulation. They also argue it \"places our children in dangerous situations\" and expresses disapproval of the policy's impact on children and schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","student safety","religious freedom","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and adds \"This is wrong!\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support 100%.\" They also urge that \"We need to make our schools safe\" and describe the policy as necessary to protect transgender students from bullying and neglect.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","teacher intervention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the document is \"well-written and comprehensive\" and hopes it will \"support school divisions\" in policies that \"will protect transgender students.\" Their suggestions are framed as requests for clarification and expansion, not rejection, and they close with \"Thank you for this excellent work.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","student privacy","school facilities","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the proposed guidelines\" and repeatedly argues against adoption, calling the policy unsafe, outside the school's role, and a threat to parental rights and religious beliefs. They also object to restroom/locker access and claim the policy conflicts with \"fundamental beliefs of chromosomal makeup.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"NO\" in the title and repeatedly argues against the policy, stating it would \"set children... up for confusion\" and that schools should be about \"education. Not whose gender is what.\" Although they mention treating everyone \"fairly, equally, and with love and compassion,\" the overall message is that the proposed transgender student policies should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","school policy","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, saying it \"can improve and even save lives\" and that the regulations can \"prevent bullying, violence, depression, and suicide.\" The comment argues in favor of transgender-inclusive guidance and against forcing trans children to use the \"wrong bathroom,\" indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","bathroom access","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Anyone should totally disapprove of this\" and describes the policy as a \"radical push\" to \"eliminate differences between females and males.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Anyone should totally disapprove of this\" and describes the policy as a \"radical push\" that should not happen. The language rejects the regulation and frames it as harmful \"brainwashing.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","religious freedom","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the Model Policy.\" They further reinforce approval by saying, \"It is our moral imperative,\" which indicates clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and gives a positive reason that it \"helps provide direction\" in a way that is \"safe and supportive for all.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I wholeheartedly support this policy!\" which directly 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 says, \"I support the model policy because it is what is right.\" They also argue that public schools should \"support ALL of the public\" and criticize opposition to the policy, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","public schools","school choice","transgender students","compassion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the \"model regulations infringe\" parents' rights and argues schools should not accommodate transgender students in intimate spaces. Phrases like \"No child should be forced to share showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms\" and criticism of \"encouraging... irreversible 'gender transitions'\" show clear opposition to adoption of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose!\" and rejects the policy's premise by stating \"There are only 2 genders\" and calling the policy \"madness.\" This is a clear call against adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the proposed model policies for treatment of transgender students in public schools.\" This is a direct endorsement of the regulation with no qualifications or objections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policy is \"a concern\" because \"parents would be intentionally withheld information\" important to a child's wellbeing. That indicates opposition to the policy as written, specifically on parental notification and transparency grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","transparency"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter uses dismissive language — \"Y’all have completely lost your minds\" — and criticizes the policy by questioning \"your core values,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policies. No language suggests support or a neutral request for information.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","values","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy fully,\" which directly endorses adoption. They also add approving language like \"This can help save lives!\" and affirm that \"LGBTQ+ people exist,\" reinforcing support for the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy!!\" and \"I hugely support this policy!\" They also endorse the underlying purpose by stating that transgender students \"are entitled to a fair education and treatment.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"You should not disregard the role of parents in public education\" and argues that schools should not \"be preaching to them\" this guidance. The title \"No\" and the claim that children are \"too impressionable\" indicate opposition to adopting the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school curriculum","child development"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this policy,\" which directly states their position against adoption. The reason given, \"it confuses children,\" reinforces that they want the policy rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly endorses the policy with the title \"Support ALL students. Support ALL people.\" and offers a general principle of inclusion: \"Treat others the way you would like others to treat you!\" This indicates approval of the regulation rather than criticism or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support Virginia Department of Education’s proposed new LGBTQ policies\" and objects to specific provisions they believe the policies would allow. The language criticizes the regulation as harmful, including concerns about \"allowing biological men in girls dressing rooms\" and punishing teachers for pronouns, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","parental rights","teacher speech","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"in support of the proposed Model Policies\" and urges officials to \"adopt these policies.\" They also describe the policies as advancing \"the rights of our transgender and non-binary students,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equity","civil rights","non-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not agree or approve of the proposed guidelines,\" which directly rejects adoption of the regulation. They further criticize it as based on \"radical theories\" and \"indoctrination,\" indicating substantive opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school children","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This Bill should not pass into law,\" \"I greatly oppose,\" and calls it \"an ill conceived bill.\" They object to multiple provisions, including CPS referrals for parents, tracking \"gender fluid\" preferences, and opposite-sex locker room use.","tone":"negative","tags":["mental health","parental rights","privacy","locker rooms","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do NOT support this nonsense!\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, calling it \"appalled\" and \"shame on you.\" They object to school discussion of transgender identity, privacy from parents, and participation in sports, indicating they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","school sports","elementary education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"adamantly oppose the new transgender guidelines\" and \"will not\" accommodate them. They object to transgender inclusion in schools, especially \"a boy being in the girls bathroom or locker room,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support inclusion for all students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s inclusive treatment of transgender students. No opposing or qualifying language is present.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed!\" and calls the policy \"govt. overreach,\" indicating they do not want it adopted. The request to \"Protect parental rights, protect our kids\" further signals opposition to the transgender student policies as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender policies","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"oppose,\" which directly indicates the commenter wants the regulation rejected or weakened. No additional context is provided beyond that clear position.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the Model Policy,\" which directly endorses adoption. The additional statement, \"Our responsibility is to love and accept our students,\" reinforces approval of the policy's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy\" and \"I support this guidance.\" They also endorse the underlying goals by stating they want schools to be \"safe and welcoming for EVERYONE,\" including \"transgender, non-binary and gender expansive students.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the Model Policy.\" This is a direct endorsement of the proposed regulation with no qualifications or objections.","tone":"positive","tags":["policy support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"Strongly opposed to any transgender policy\" and urges others to \"remove their children\" from public schools, indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The language also asks officials to \"Stay out of Parental responsibility,\" which directly opposes the policy's adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","homeschooling","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose Policy on Transgender Students\" and repeatedly argues the policy should not be adopted. They cite concerns about pronouns, parental rights, religious freedom, bathroom access, and privacy as reasons to reject the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support VA trans youth!!!\" and adds \"all equal under the law,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s protections for transgender students. There is no language opposing or questioning the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" and argues the policy will \"cause more harm than good\" and should not be imposed. They also object on religious grounds, saying it is \"against the beliefs of many people of faith\" and \"against their conscience.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I 1000000% support the safety of transgender students\" and argues that \"Support for the students identities and safety is absolutely CRUCIAL.\" The rest of the comment defends the policy’s underlying purpose and criticizes opponents, indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the guidance \"Oppose\" and calls it \"garbage,\" saying it allows schools to make choices \"with no parental consent or input\" and describing it as a \"dangerous precedence.\" They also object to bathroom access for transgender students and argue the policy would harm public schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","transgender students","school choice","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this legislation\" and repeats, \"Because of this I strongly oppose it.\" They argue it \"undermined the very core unit of our society...the family,\" indicating rejection of the policy rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","family values","education priorities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy!\" and the title \"Keep up the good work!\" reinforces approval. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"PLEASE VOTE NO\" and calls the policy \"this transgender thing\" and \"political... non sense,\" indicating clear opposition to adopting the regulation. They also urge officials to \"Focus\" on other priorities instead of this guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","education priorities","political opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" 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 explicitly says, \"I do not support\" and argues the policy is \"very dangerous\" and should not be introduced to children. They oppose exposing children to gender identity options and say it should not be discussed in elementary school, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","child development","school curriculum","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please vote NO,\" which directly opposes adoption of the regulation. They also argue it is \"an infringement on people's rights\" and object to the lack of a \"religious exemption,\" indicating they want the policy rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this legislation\" and urges, \"Stop government interference into families.\" They argue the policy wrongly places school employees between parent and child and undermines parental authority.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government interference","school policy","family autonomy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this transgender mandate!!!\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. The phrase \"transgender mandate\" indicates opposition to adoption rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","mandate opposition","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the proposal \"overreach\" and says it is \"outrageous,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They object to the policy's treatment of gender and to provisions they believe would protect students from parents or guardians, concluding it is \"an overreach\" of the department's authority.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","state overreach","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the proposed policy\" and reinforces approval with \"ALL students should feel safe and comfortable at school.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose this measure in its entirety,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. The title also says \"OPPOSE,\" reinforcing the same position.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to transgender policies\" and argues that \"Social engineering has no place in our schools,\" indicating rejection of the proposed regulation. The call to return to \"reading, writing, and mathematics\" further shows opposition to adopting these transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public schools","curriculum","social engineering"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to transgender policies\" and argues that \"Social engineering has no place in our schools,\" indicating rejection of the proposed guidance. Their call to \"return to the basics\" further shows opposition to adopting this regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public schools","curriculum","social engineering"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues there should be \"no policy respecting the selfishness of transgenderism.\" They reject allowing transgender students to use bathrooms aligned with their identity and instead propose a separate bathroom, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","privacy","parental rights","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the new policies\" and repeats \"Do not implement these disgusting policies.\" They argue the policies are \"divisive\" and object to them as government interference and \"brainwashing,\" indicating clear rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","religious freedom","free speech","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not do this,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. They also argue that it is \"a private matter between parents and their children\" and that officials should \"not interfere,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Oppose 'transgender' policies\" and argues against the regulation, saying it is a \"grave disservice\" and that society should not \"pretend that males are females and that females are males.\" The comment rejects the underlying premise of the policy and urges treatment focused on \"reconcile their feelings with their biology\" instead of adoption of the guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","gender identity","sex assigned at birth","mental health","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter objects to the policy’s privacy/confidentiality provisions, saying it is \"deception\" to keep parents from knowing when a child \"decide[s] to transgender\" at school. They argue that schools should not be \"concealing something so important\" and should inform parents, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","school communication"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I don’t approve\" and argues the policy is \"un-Biblical\" and \"go[es] against what the God said in the Bible,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The phrase \"shove it down our throats\" further indicates opposition rather than a neutral or mixed view.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy as \"Horrible!\" and calls it \"sodomy promoting school policy,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The comment also urges \"Repent\" and warns against those who \"corrupt children,\" which reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I find this completely unacceptable\" and frames the title as \"Against this proposal,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They argue against school privacy protections for transgender students and oppose shared bathroom access, asking to \"Leave the boys' bathroom for boys... and the girls' bathroom for girls.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed to Transgender Policy changes\" and argues the school should not \"take the parent out of the discussion.\" They reject school support for transgender students and object to \"allowing a boy into the changing room\" and \"little girls using the same restroom\" with biological boys.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Very Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the draft policy \"put these children in harm’s way\" and \"completely undermines the authority of parents.\" They also call for protecting privacy and claim the policy infringes parental rights and ignores biology, all of which indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed to Transgender Policy changes\" and argues the school should not \"take the parent out of the discussion.\" They also reject allowing transgender students to use facilities matching their gender identity, stating that \"allowing a boy into the changing room of the girls locker room is wrong\" and that it \"should not be an option in any situation.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying it \"override[s] a person’s right to choose\" and that it will create \"less for all.\" They also argue it would lead to \"unfair competition in varsity sports\" and \"giv[e] a green light invitation to sex predators,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school sports","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues against the policy, saying that changing policies to address gender dysphoria is \"an abject disservice\" and that policies should not rely on \"pronouns, bathrooms and locker rooms.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the proposed transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender dysphoria","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of your proposed guidelines,\" which is a direct rejection of the regulation. The reference to \"radical theories\" and \"indoctrinate our school children\" shows opposition to the policy's substance rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","school curriculum","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We strongly oppose the new guidelines\" and \"we do not approve!!!!\" They argue the policy will cause harm and should not be adopted, citing concerns about teachers, students, and parental choice.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","teacher burden","school choice"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed to policy - transgender\" and argues the school should not \"take the parent out of the discussion.\" They object to \"allowing a boy into the changing room of the girls locker room,\" indicating rejection of the policy's transgender student protections and facility access provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Very strongly oppose proposed rules for HB 145 & SB161\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They also reject the policy's treatment of gender identity and object to shared intimate facilities, saying no child should be forced to share \"showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms\" with the opposite biological sex.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!!\" and repeatedly endorses the guidelines as \"a critical step\" and \"a critical first step towards building a supportive environment.\" They argue the policies are needed to protect transgender youth and promote their mental and physical health.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","supportive environment","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Opposed to policy,\" and argues that the changes are \"not inline with the rights and responsibilities of parents.\" They further object that the school should not \"take the parent out of the discussion,\" indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","sexuality","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this law\" and argues that students should be \"protected & treated with respect.\" They also endorse the policy’s goals by noting that students learn better when they can be themselves without fear of bullying or ridicule.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Disagree with all aspects of this policy\" and calls the change \"ridiculous,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. The reference to accommodating \"less than 5% of all children in VA\" is used as a reason against adoption rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vote no transgender mandate\" and \"Vote no on gender dysphoria,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. They also argue the state should not \"insert itself between parents and their children,\" indicating opposition to the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","sex education","transgender policy","school authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly frames the policy as \"Against Transgender changes\" and argues that a small transgender population would \"completely disrupt the Virginia school system,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation. The cited statistic is used to minimize the need for the policy rather than support it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly oppose these transgender mandates for our public schools,\" which directly rejects the regulation. They also argue it is \"seriously flawed\" and \"very Orwellian,\" and object that it makes no accommodations for \"religious freedoms,\" all indicating opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","public schools","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed to this guidance\" and argues against the policy by claiming it would enable abuse: \"nothing could prevent any student from constantly 'changing' their 'gender identity' to exploit many situations.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation rather than a request for clarification or modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","school policy","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose these transgender policies\" and argues they \"usurp a parent's authority\" and are \"dangerous.\" They also claim the policies would create a \"nightmare for most schools,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vote No!\" and urges officials to \"Stop transgender confusion,\" indicating clear opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. They also object that \"The schools/state has no place inserting itself btw students and their parents,\" which reinforces rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","gender dysphoria","school authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the regulation, saying \"Stop the evil proposals.\" The title also condemns the policy as something that exists to \"force children to be groomed and abused,\" indicating clear opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","child safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the policy,\" and frames it as a \"Strongly oppose new transgender mandate.\" They object to the policy’s implications, specifically claiming the school is \"keeping secrets from parents\" and that parents may be reported to CPS.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender policy","CPS","school transparency"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"Let's stop this pronoun nonsense,\" which indicates opposition to the transgender student guidance. The rest of the comment shifts to school operations and facilities, but does not express support for the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","transgender students","education priorities","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this\" and repeatedly rejects the policy as \"terrible indoctrination\" and \"Hell to the no with this motion.\" They also argue it cuts out \"parents rights\" and object to school involvement in gender-related matters, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school authority","privacy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose their use\" and repeatedly argues the policies are \"too extreme\" and \"inappropriate mandates.\" They also reject teacher affirmation of transgender students and say the state should focus on \"academics, not gender change,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","child welfare","teacher conduct","sports fairness","school privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Very Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the draft policy should not be adopted, stating it \"put these children in harm’s way\" and \"completely undermines the authority of parents.\" The comment calls for rejecting the policy on privacy, parental rights, and biological-sex grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","First Amendment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed to transgender policy\" and urges, \"Keep them separate!!!!\" This indicates rejection of the proposed guidance rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","sex separation","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I would like to express my strong opposition to these new guidelines\" and asks to \"Please oppose this harmful legislation.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","school guidelines","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"Transgender Indoctrination\" and asking to \"Please stop the madness of normalizing aberrant behavior.\" They argue schools should avoid the \"LGBTQ etc agenda\" and say schools need to focus on \"education not indoctrination,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school curriculum","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STOP promoting radical transgender ideology\" and calls the policy an \"agenda\" and \"perversion,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. They also object to school guidance on transgender students and accuse it of \"undermining the role of parents,\" which shows opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the remark \"Strong Support\" and says they are \"very impressed with the proposed Model Policies.\" They also state the policy would \"benefit both cisgendered and transgender students alike\" and \"could very literally save lives,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We are in opposition to the draft model policies\" and repeatedly argues the policies should not be adopted. They claim the document encourages children to make \"radical life changing decisions,\" undermines parental authority, and would allow \"biological males to utilize female restrooms and locker facilities,\" all of which indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the regulation, saying \"This Draft is offensive from page one. Chuck it. Forget it.\" They also argue Virginia schools should not adopt this guidance and instead focus on other priorities, calling it \"political correctness indoctrination.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school priorities","biology"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE\" and argues that supporting the proposal would mean \"give up the responsibility\" for what is being proposed. They also criticize the regulation as \"very vague\" and object to government defining gender, indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["government authority","vagueness","gender identity","school division discretion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this bill\" and repeatedly urges that the policies receive \"overwhelming support.\" They argue the policies create a \"safe, inclusive learning and social environment\" and protect TGNC students' rights, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","mental health","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and argues the policy is \"all wrong on so many levels.\" They reject transgender recognition in schools, oppose excluding parents, and object to shared dressing rooms for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the proposals as \"unamerican\" and \"treasonous,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The comparison to \"a bill requiring children to be raped\" is a hostile attack on the policy rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","privacy","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the proposed policies, saying \"Fire those behind these proposals\" and calling them \"sick and sadistic.\" This is an explicit demand against the proposal and its authors, indicating opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","education policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Your policy proposals should be abandoned forever\" and demands that \"those behind the proposals should resign,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The title and body use highly condemnatory language directed at the policy itself.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","student safety","sexual abuse allegations"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and repeatedly argues against adoption, calling it \"government overreach\" and saying it \"would only encourage a mental disorder.\" They also warn it will create liabilities and cause people to leave public schools, which reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","mental health","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling transgender identity \"an abhorrent abnormality\" and saying \"Stop trying to make it ok.\" This is a clear call to oppose the regulation rather than adopt it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"DO NOT force every child to adhere to transgender beliefs!\" and says \"My daughter will NOT be subject to this!\" This is a clear objection to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This proposal should not be passed in any public or private schools\" and titles the comment \"Do not pass this evil proposal!\" They argue it endangers children and should have \"No exception!!!,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"You have no right to force this on my children\" and warning they will not send children to public schools if \"any of these rules are passed.\" The title \"NO HOMOSEXUAL AGENDA\" also signals opposition to the regulation's transgender-related provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","public schools","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the transgender mandate,\" which directly rejects the proposed policy. The phrase \"evil proposal\" and intent \"to unseat whomever conceived\" it indicate strong opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition","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 additional explanation or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this completely,\" which is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies. They also justify support by saying \"All kids deserve respect and a safe space\" and mention protection from \"persecution or discrimination,\" aligning with the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"I vote, kill the bill.\" They also argue it \"favors the so called rights of one group while trampling on the rights of others,\" which indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","parental rights","civil rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and argues that schools are \"not qualified\" and lack resources for transgender-related judgments, indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The comment does not suggest modifications; it objects to school involvement altogether.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school authority","student health","resources"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these changes,\" which directly states opposition to the regulation. They also argue the changes \"go too far\" and do not respect those who disagree, reinforcing rejection rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!\" and argues the policy is \"Dangerous!!!\" They object to school staff involvement, loss of \"parental involvement and consent,\" and oppose shared bathroom access, asking for \"separate bathrooms\" instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student safety","gender identity","school staff authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this\" and adds that \"this policy should be done away with,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. The phrase \"shouldnt be promoted\" reinforces opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am deeply opposed to these transgender policies\" and repeatedly urges officials to \"reject\" and \"oppose adopting these extreme policies.\" The comment argues the policies harm privacy, parental authority, and children’s mental health, showing clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","mental health","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and argues that \"schools should concern themselves with education, not with social engineering,\" which rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The repetition reinforces a clear desire to block the regulation rather than amend it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","education","social engineering"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this,\" referring to the proposed transgender student policies. The title, \"I support keeping Trans students safe,\" reinforces approval of the regulation's purpose and direction.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the proposed policies, calling supporters \"delusional\" and labeling them \"sex offenders.\" This is a hostile dismissal of the regulation rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Oppose\" and asks to \"Please rescind the purposed Model Policies.\" They argue the policy is \"antiscience\" and \"potentially medically harmful,\" and object to school affirmation of transgender students and possible CPS reporting of non-affirming parents.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","child protective services","medical harm","school counseling"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Our family supports this\" and praises the policy for \"creating safe spaces for these beautiful trans children.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe spaces"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and repeatedly argues against adoption, calling it \"a very bad idea.\" They object to transgender-related school policies on grounds of bathrooms, locker rooms, and perceived risks to children and school funding.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues that schools should focus on \"academics instead of social engineering,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The phrase \"undermining parental authority\" further shows opposition to the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","education priorities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy, saying \"having all these rules shoved down our throats isn’t the way\" and questioning why schools need to be involved. The concern about students using the opposite-sex locker room is used to argue against the regulation rather than to support it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","school policy","gender dysphoria"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and says the policies are \"totally unworkable\" and that VDOE \"needs to scrap this entirely and go back to the drawing board.\" These phrases clearly indicate rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Absolute support for 'Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools'\" and praises it as \"an important step toward equality.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equality","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Support this Model Proposal!\" and adds that it \"will ensure a save learning environment for all our students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The comment is a hostile, dismissive reaction to the transgender student policies rather than support for them. The phrase \"Satan is very proud\" clearly signals condemnation of the regulation and implies it should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We Support this Proposal\" and calls it \"critical policy\" for a \"Safe Learning Environment for ALL Students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","safe learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and calls the policy \"child abuse,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. They also object to \"actively promote gender dysphoria,\" which shows opposition to the underlying transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender dysphoria","child welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The comment is a hostile, dismissive reaction to the transgender student policies, implying moral condemnation rather than support. Phrases like \"Satan is quite pleased\" and \"Satan is very proud\" strongly signal opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Support\" and says the proposal \"stops oppressing students based on their gender identity\" and makes the learning environment \"safe for everyone.\" This is clear approval of the regulation as written.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","safe learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this policy\" and repeatedly argues against implementation. They cite concerns about parental authority, abuse, and religious freedom, concluding that the policy is \"part of an agenda\" and should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose transgender education\" and argues the policy is \"anti-education and anti-child.\" They further call it an \"anti-science agenda\" and warn against schools becoming \"centers for indoctrination rather than education,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","education policy","indoctrination","science","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"wrong and tantamount to child abuse\" and frames LGBTQ+ guidance as harmful \"indoctrination,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The comment argues the policies should not be adopted because they allegedly manipulate children and increase non-heterosexual identification.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","indoctrination","child abuse"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Please do not pass\" and labels the policy as harmful, calling it \"child abuse.\" They argue against allowing children to make these decisions and urge officials to reject the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["child welfare","parental rights","gender identity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly OPPOSE!\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the guidance document\" and repeats, \"I strongly oppose this bill!\" They argue against schools making decisions without parents and against bathroom access provisions, saying the document is unsafe and gives the state power that belongs to parents.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly Disagree,\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed transgender guidance. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Most strongly opposed to this suggestion for our children,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The title also reinforces this with \"MOST STRONGLY opposed.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying public schools should not be allowed to replace parents' responsibilities with \"radical political 'reeducation camps' ideology (transgender).\" This language clearly opposes adoption of the transgender student model policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","public schools","ideology"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal as \"oppose\" and says \"Stop using pseudo-science and threats to push this agenda,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The request to \"provide students a classical education\" instead indicates they do not want this policy adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","education policy","indoctrination","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and argues against singling out transgender students: \"The best way to protect our children is not to single them out.\" They suggest changing existing law to address bullying \"in all forms\" instead of adopting the proposed policies as written, indicating opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bullying prevention","student privacy","administrative burden","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this\" and argues against the proposal because of \"the sharing of the dressing room.\" They further state that if the guidelines are adopted, \"separate dressing areas must be created,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written unless substantially changed.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"Stop it\" and arguing that schools should teach \"science and not social fantasy.\" The comment frames the regulation as promoting \"confusion\" and disputes its premise about sex and transgender identity.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","biology","school curriculum","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We support caring, inclusive school communities\" and criticizes arguments against \"this bill,\" indicating approval of the proposed policies. They also endorse the goals of a \"safe environment\" and say \"No child should be bullied,\" which aligns with adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school climate","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I firmly request that you reject it,\" which is a direct call against adoption. The rest of the comment argues the policy \"intrudes on the rights of parents, families, and communities,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks to \"give LGBTQ students understanding and welcome them into all educational activities,\" which clearly supports the regulation’s protective treatment of transgender/LGBTQ students. The statement that \"All people deserve to be educated\" reinforces approval of inclusive school policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","school inclusion","non-discrimination"]}