{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this piece of legislation\" and praises it as \"thoughtfully crafted.\" They also express hope that it will be \"implemented with fidelity soon,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student rights","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Whole heartedly approve\" and repeats \"Approve!\" with no qualifications or objections. This is a clear endorsement of the proposed regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in FULL SUPPORT\" and \"I fully support the implementation of these Model Policies in every school in Virginia.\" They also argue the policies promote nondiscrimination and safety, indicating approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["nondiscrimination","student safety","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support!\" and states that \"These policies will help make schools safe for our LGBTQ kids,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. The comment offers a reason in favor of the policy rather than criticism or a question.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the VDOE's proposed guidelines\" and the title reads \"STRONGLY OPPOSE.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","VDOE","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the proposed guidelines\" and calls for rejecting them as \"nonsense.\" They also object to public funding for the policy, saying, \"I don’t want our tax dollars supporting such nonsense.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","taxpayer funding","indoctrination"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly endorses stronger protections for LGBTQ students and wants teachers held accountable for discriminatory behavior, stating that anti-LGBTQ beliefs are \"a threat to LGBTQ students\" and should be grounds for termination. This aligns with supporting the regulation’s goal of preventing discrimination and creating a safe environment for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","teacher accountability","anti-discrimination","student safety","background checks"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support\" and \"I'm fully in support\" of the guidance. They also endorse specific provisions such as chosen names/pronouns, dress according to gender identity, participation in activities, and anti-bullying protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","gender identity","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose Transgender Proposals\" and calls the policies \"very unreasonable.\" They argue the policies would cause harms such as \"unfair sports competition,\" \"sexual abuse caused by elimination of privacy,\" and \"challenging of parental authority,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","school sports","privacy","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter advocates for stronger protections for LGBTQ students and assumes the regulation should address their safety needs, stating that schools should have \"an active safety plan for each LGBTQ student\" and dedicated officers to prevent harassment and assault. Although the comment proposes additions beyond the current text, it clearly supports the underlying goal of protecting transgender/LGBTQ students rather than opposing the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","harassment","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly disapprove of these policies,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The rest of the comment argues that children are \"not mature enough\" to make such decisions, reinforcing opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student maturity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks to \"Create safe zones for LGBTQ students\" and to \"give representation for them in meetings,\" which aligns with supporting stronger protections and inclusion for transgender/LGBTQ students. The suggestion for a support association to advocate for policy changes indicates endorsement of the regulation's goals rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","harassment prevention","student support","representation"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the Model Policy\" and describes it as \"a step to help further bring people together and create a more inclusive culture.\" This is clear approval of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","inclusivity","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposal's language is \"not strong enough\" and asks for \"stronger language requiring the changes and sanctions\" to ensure inclusion. This indicates support for the regulation, but with amendments to make it more forceful.","tone":"neutral","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student participation","nondiscrimination","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, calling it \"ethically and morally unjust\" and saying it \"usurp[s] parent's rights.\" They question the policy's treatment of athletics, discipline, and parental input, indicating they do not want it adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","athletics","discipline","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy as \"ridiculous\" and calls it \"social experiments on children,\" indicating they do not want it adopted. They also argue it is \"distracting teachers\" and \"neglecting real education,\" which is a clear substantive objection to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools","parental concerns","education quality","student discomfort"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"This LGBTQ AGENDA does NOT belong in our schools!\" and warning that attempts to enforce it should lead to lawsuits. The body argues against transgender student accommodations by objecting to bathroom access, identity changes, and locker room participation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly argues the policy \"is not a priority\" and says it \"needs to be discussed\" later, while directly challenging its core provisions. They object to parental notification limits, student identity recognition, and bathroom/locker room access, calling the proposal \"big changes\" that would \"negatively impact\" most students and urging \"individual exceptions\" instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","bathroom access","school safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"TOTALLY DISAPPROVE TO THIS PROPOSAL\" and asks, \"Please do not confuse our children,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The argument is grounded in religious objections, stating that \"The government does not have authority over GOD's authority\" and citing Genesis to oppose the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy outright, saying \"this is not the truth\" and warning that \"This leads to a dark future,\" which indicates opposition to adoption. No language suggests support or a neutral request for information.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The comment says, \"This is just insane,\" which is a clear expression of disapproval toward the proposed policies. The title \"Please wake up\" also signals rejection rather than support or a neutral question.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. They also frame it as \"nonsense bills\" and argue for a different policy direction, indicating opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Opposed\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed. They ask schools not to accommodate the policies and say the model regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the VDOEs proposed guidelines\" and identifies the subject as \"transgender policies.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation rather than a request for changes or a neutral observation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","Virginia DOE","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am against the Model Policies\" and ends with \"Please do not support these policies!\" The body argues the policies would harm privacy, parental rights, and religious freedom, indicating clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose this Strongly\" and argues the policy would \"undercut parental rights\" and impose \"non-science based beliefs\" through law. They also reject the premise of more than two sexes, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","sex/gender ideology","religious freedom","science-based policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s implications for sex-segregated spaces, stating that \"No child should be forced to share showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms or other intimate settings\" with someone they describe as \"the opposite biological sex.\" This is a clear objection to the regulation’s treatment of transgender students in facilities and accommodations.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","school facilities","sex-specific spaces"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"limit[s] teachers and counselors\" and \"entirely negating parental rights,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation. They also describe the approach as \"misguided and scientifically ignorant,\" reinforcing opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender transition","student mental health","school counseling","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and asks to \"protect child safety, parental rights, and religious freedom,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. No language suggests support or a request for modification in favor of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","child safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this document,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. They further criticize the policy premise as \"falsehood,\" indicating they want it rejected rather than amended.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","sex assigned at birth","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with the title \"No transgender teachings at all!\" and argues that \"You are disregarding parents when you make decisions.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed\" and argues the model regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents.\" They also state schools should not accommodate \"irreversible 'gender transitions,'\" indicating clear opposition to adoption of the policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and argues against the policy by warning, \"Don't make young children uncomfortable by forcing them to share bathrooms and other facilities with the opposite sex.\" This indicates they want the regulation rejected or substantially weakened, despite also mentioning that privacy should be respected.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and argues against the policy by claiming \"Child's brain not developed to make such judgments\" and that \"Parents, Doctors, and Psychologists need to be involved.\" This indicates they do not want the regulation adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender dysphoria","student decision-making","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and says \"Strongly opposed.\" The phrase \"Stop confusing the children\" indicates they want the policy rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental concerns","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposal, saying the policies show policymakers have \"lost their common sense\" and that the Department has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They argue the policies should not encourage \"gender transitions\" and claim the regulations infringe parental rights and threaten privacy and dignity.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly criticizes the proposal as \"poorly thought out\" and says it \"creates a bigger one,\" while objecting to students sharing \"bathrooms and showers with members of the opposite sex.\" Although they praise \"some good ideas especially on bullying,\" the overall thrust is rejection of the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","parental rights","student facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and calls the policies \"absolutely crucial for transgender students.\" They further endorse the policies as \"excellent\" and say they \"respond to real issues impacting transgender youth's accessibility to learning.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing","access to learning","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support Transgender Student Policies\" and thanks the agency for \"codifying rights and protections\". They also urge officials to \"protect the rights of our transgender students,\" which clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","school safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!!!!!!\" and argues the policy is \"extremely important for lgbtqia+ youth.\" They also state that children deserve to be \"safe and protected,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","public education","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support!!!\" and argues the policy would help children be accepted for who they are. They also endorse the policy’s educational value, saying it could \"teach our kids to accept differences.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student acceptance","anti-bullying","diversity education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Oppose!\" and \"Do not pass this!\" which clearly indicates they want the regulation rejected. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I’m in favor of this being passed,\" which directly supports adoption of the regulation. They also argue that trans people should not be discriminated against at school and urge others not to oppose it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student safety","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and asks to \"Allow parents to make decisions\" about their children's worldview and values, which indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The comment does not engage with specific provisions, but its clear intent is to resist the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","values education"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"FULLY SUPPORT!\" and \"I fully support this!\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Complete Support\" and says transgender students \"110% deserve these rights and protections.\" They also argue the policy should remain in public schools and reject opposition as \"bigoted and outdated,\" indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Fully support all transgender and binary students in Virginia schools,\" which clearly endorses the policy’s purpose. They also argue against forcing students to \"hide their true identity,\" indicating approval of protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","anti-discrimination","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support\" and asks, \"Please implement the model policies.\" They also frame the policies as \"a critical step\" toward dignity and respect for all students, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","nondiscrimination","school policy"]}


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


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.0,"stance_rationale":"The comment consists only of \"em,\" which provides no discernible opinion about the proposed policies. It does not express support, opposition, or any substantive concern.","tone":"unclear","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this!!!\" and praises the policy’s protective aims for LGBTQIA+ youth. They argue for safety, respect, and inclusion rather than exclusion, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-bullying","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not agree with the proposed guidelines regarding transgender students\" and states that \"These guidelines go way overboard and do not make common sense.\" They also object to parents being \"blocked from what is happening\" in school, indicating opposition to the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school transparency","civil rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this change\" and thanks those working to make schools \"a better, safer place.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","supportive schools","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Fully support!\" and repeats, \"I fully support,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism.","tone":"positive","tags":["support for regulation"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this positive change,\" which directly endorses the regulation. They also state that \"No one should be discriminated against based on their gender identity,\" aligning with the policy's protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student rights"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support!!\" and argues that the policy should apply to \"all students, including those of the LGBTQ+ community.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation as a way to make school a safe space.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"SUPPORT\" and \"STRONGLY SUPPORT,\" which clearly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting any opposition or modification request.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully, emphatically support\" and thanks the policy for \"recognizing the value in affirming every child,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully Support Transrights!\" and adds that \"Everyone one should have the same rights, regardless of gender,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s protections for transgender students. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully and 100% give my support to this proposal\" and argues that the policies will \"increase the livelihood of many people.\" They also state that trans people \"must be protected and be given full and equal support,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","equal protection"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"i 10000% support this\" and \"i fully support all of these policies.\" They also argue the policies would make trans students \"much more comfortable at school\" and should be adopted to help students feel \"comfortable and accepted.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student comfort","bathroom access","transgender students","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I FULLY SUPPORT!!\" and adds, \"I fully support trans students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. There is no opposing language or request to weaken the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully support\" and adds \"Protect and support all trans people,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. There is no language indicating opposition or reservation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support!\" and repeats \"I support,\" which directly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. No contrary language or qualifications are included.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Fully Support\" and \"I offer my full support.\" They also praise the proposal as \"an incredible step forward\" for protecting transgender students and helping them feel \"accepted and embraced.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I 100% support this\" and argues that \"Everyone deserves to feel protected\" in the learning environment. The final sentence reinforces approval of protections for transgender students despite opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment is derogatory toward transgender identity, calling it \"an illness\" and saying \"down with the sickness,\" which signals rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. It does not offer any support or constructive changes; it expresses contempt for the regulation's subject matter.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this document\" and the title reads \"Strongly Support.\" They also endorse the policy goals, saying students should be \"affirmed, respected, and able to learn safely in schools.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the remark \"Strongly Support\" and argues that gender identity \"should not impact one's right to learn in a safe learning environment.\" They also say \"Protecting students is not 'radical'\" and criticize Virginia schools for lacking \"more inclusive policies,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive policies","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this proposal\" and describes it as \"a step in the right direction.\" They also endorse \"a more inclusive, supportive environment for all,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these guidelines,\" which directly endorses adoption. The phrase \"Trans rights are human rights\" further signals affirmative support for the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I full support the protection of trans students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The title \"I Support\" reinforces that they want the policy adopted.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Schools should not adopt these or any transgender policies\" and argues schools should not help students explore gender identity. They also object to bathroom/locker room access and say the topic is \"best left at home,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that \"schools should focus on academics,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The phrase \"let parents focus on social issues\" suggests they do not want schools involved in this area.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support wholeheartedly!\" and thanks the agency for \"finally addressing this issue.\" They also argue that the regulation is needed to end discrimination against transgender students through education.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely support this!!\" and uses the slogan \"TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS!!\" indicating clear approval of the proposed policies. There is no language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"In full support of this,\" which directly endorses the proposed regulation. The follow-up urging others to \"put yourself in someone else’s shoes\" reinforces support for the policy’s purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","empathy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE\" the policies and urges the Department to \"drop the proposed transgender policies.\" The rationale centers on parental rights and family authority, arguing the policies \"exclude the parents\" and \"violate the rights of parents.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","family values","religious freedom","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges adoption: \"Please implement this policy\" and frames it as protective, saying it will \"help protect all children.\" The statement \"Trans rights are human rights\" and the appeal to kindness indicate clear approval of the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support!\" and endorses the goal that \"schools should create safe spaces for students in general.\" They further connect this to students who may be \"treated unequally,\" which aligns with approving the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","safe schools","nondiscrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the guidance \"should receive full support and implementation.\" They also praise it as \"meaningful ways to create more inclusive school environments for trans students,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This teacher strongly supports\" and argues that \"Every child deserves to be treated equally\" and that schools should \"love, support, and educate them.\" These statements clearly endorse the policy’s goal of protecting and supporting transgender students rather than opposing it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal treatment","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Fully support!\" and \"Definitely a yes from me.\" They also argue the policy is needed \"for their emotional and mental well-being,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","mental health","student well-being","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"All students need and deserve our support,\" which aligns with the regulation’s goal of supporting transgender students and maintaining a safe, supportive environment. There is no language opposing the policy or asking for weakening changes.","tone":"positive","tags":["student support","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Protect trans rights,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose and implementation. The phrase \"choose to show love and not hate\" and \"notice those who need support\" further indicate approval of protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this legislation,\" and frames the policy as harmful, claiming it \"steals a child's innocence\" and contributes to \"confusion, depression, and suicide.\" The comment clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies rather than supporting them with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student mental health","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY SUPPORT TRANS YOUTH!\" and \"I support the LGBTQ+ community,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. The comment argues for supporting trans students and does not express any opposition to the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT AND STRONGLY ENDORSE!\" and repeatedly argues for \"protective and inclusive policy\" for transgender youth. They emphasize preventing \"bullying and discrimination\" and ask readers to imagine wanting their child protected from such treatment, which clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination","youth protection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not want to see transgender education come to Loudon county\" and calls it \"totally inappropriate\" for elementary students. They also reject the policy’s premise by saying they do not want educators telling children \"that a person can change their gender,\" while only endorsing limited anti-bullying training instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender education","parental rights","religious freedom","elementary students","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"in FULL support of these guidelines\" and repeatedly endorses the policy as \"a huge step in the right direction.\" They also argue it will help create \"a safe and welcoming environment for ALL of our students,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","teacher training","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this policy\" and repeatedly urges readers to \"SUPPORT this policy.\" They argue it is needed to \"protect our trans youth\" and promote \"safety\" and \"support,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","non-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support\" and reinforces it with \"I support!!\". There is no qualifying language or objection to any part of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT!!!!\" and urges to \"Protect all trans youth!!!!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies and the protections they provide.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT\" and adds \"There is absolutely NO reason to not support this,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. The rest of the comment reinforces approval by arguing schools \"NEED to change\" and should not be \"regressing.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","education policy","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy’s purpose, saying \"Protect trans kids!\" and \"Trans rights are human rights.\" This is a clear call for adoption of protections and equitable resources for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","equity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"I SUPPORT!\" and adds that \"no one should be discriminated for their identity!!!\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students from discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I cannot support these purposed policies\" and the title reads \"Strongly oppose.\" They argue the policies would be harmful, stating they are \"very concerned\" they will \"cause more children to question\" gender identity, which indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","parental concerns","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"i support\" and \"I FULLY SUPPORT THIS!\" which clearly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORTING 100%\" and \"Happy to support!\", which clearly indicates approval of the regulation. There is no contrary language or request for weakening the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["support","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Support our trans kids!!\" and repeats \"Support our trans kids!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT!!\" and adds, \"We HAVE to support and protect LGBTQ+ children,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"There’s absolutely no reason not to fully support this\" and frames the policy as necessary to protect trans children. They also argue schools should make accommodations so LGBTQ+ students are \"safe and comfortable\" and can receive their education.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","school accommodations"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support,\" which directly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting otherwise.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose New Gender Policy\" and \"I strongly argue that EVERY IDENTITY be give their own restroom,\" which is a rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. They also argue the policy is unjustified and criticize it as \"self-declarative\" and something \"anyone could make up,\" indicating clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","bathroom access","school facilities","privacy","student safety"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" in response to the proposed policies, which is a clear rejection of adoption. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I SUPPORT!\" and repeats \"I support!!\" with no qualifying language. This is a clear endorsement of the proposed regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy’s goals, arguing that \"respecting transgender rights in school\" is beneficial and telling transgender people they are \"valid, valued, and loved.\" The comment rejects opposition to the regulation and frames it as promoting tolerance and respect.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","school climate","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"in full support of trans children\" and argues for treating them \"with respect and dignity,\" which aligns with adopting the policy. They frame the regulation as necessary to prevent harm, stating they prefer the option that doesn't result in \"dead children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose!\" and states, \"I do not agree with the proposed guidelines for transgender students.\" They also argue the policies are part of an agenda that would \"take parental control away,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely fully support!!\" and argues that students should be \"safe, but also accepted and supported\" in school environments. They also endorse prioritizing protections over staff or peer beliefs, indicating clear approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"FULLY SUPPORT,\" which directly endorses adoption of the proposed regulation. No contrary language or qualifications are included.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support\" and adds \"happy to support this brilliant cause!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and states \"These policies have gone too far,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They also argue that \"The school system cannot take the place of the family\" and criticize \"radical policies,\" which shows opposition to adoption rather than support for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","family authority"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"i support!!!\" twice, which directly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting otherwise.","tone":"positive","tags":["supportive comment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"fully support,\" indicating approval of the proposed policies. The phrase \"Trans rights are human rights\" further signals endorsement of protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support!\" and adds, \"Happy to support this!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["support","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support LGBT+ Rights fully\" and asks to \"Make trans people feel comfortable in our state please,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The comment does not raise objections or request weakening of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","nondiscrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"i fully support!\" and adds that \"Trans youth must be protected,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. The request for \"more measures in place\" indicates support for adoption, possibly even stronger protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","protection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am very opposed to the radical agenda\" and rejects the policy's premise by stating, \"There is no other gender.\" They argue schools should instead help children \"accept their gender,\" which indicates opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","public schools","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support securing the natural, inalienable rights of lqbtqia+ students\" and adds that these students \"deserve the same rights as cis-gender, heterosexual students.\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s protective purpose for transgender/LGBTQIA+ students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose transgender policies\" and argues they should not \"limit or exclude parents' rights.\" They also reject shared facilities by stating, \"No child or teen should be subjected to using bathrooms, dressing rooms, etc. with others of the opposite biological sex.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities","transgender policies"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policies are \"harmful,\" \"terrifying,\" and beyond what the General Assembly prescribed. They also object to schools supporting \"gender transitions\" and to shared facilities, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I fully support this\" and repeats \"I fully support!!!!\" with no qualifying concerns or objections. This is a clear endorsement of the proposed regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["support for regulation"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No additional context or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I Fully Support!\" and asks the VDOE to \"protect[] and support[] ALL students,\" ending with \"SUPPORT LGBT STUDENTS!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","support for transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"based on lies\" and saying it \"subvert[s] parental authority\" and is \"harmful to ALL children.\" The opening question about \"what ever happened to science??\" and the claim that humans are \"either male or female at birth\" indicate opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","biology","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I wholeheartedly support\" and \"I absolutely agree with helping the students in our community feel safe and supported.\" This clearly endorses the proposed policies rather than opposing or questioning them.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","supportive environment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I do not support,\" which directly indicates opposition to the proposed regulation. No qualifying language or request for modification is provided, so the stance is clearly opposed.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support clear and compassionate directives for transgender and non-binary students\" and asks to \"Please move forward on state-wide clear directives.\" The comment endorses the regulation and even suggests strengthening it through staff professional development.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","staff training","student safety","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the model regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents to raise and care for their children,\" which clearly اعتراضs to the policy. The language indicates they want the regulation rejected or at least not adopted in its current form.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","First Amendment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"oppose\" and frames the issue as \"do not disregard the role of parents in public education,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. No language suggests support or a neutral question.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","public education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment \"Good bye public schools\" is a dismissive rejection of the proposed transgender student policies and implies the commenter is withdrawing support from public schools because of the regulation. It does not ask a question or offer neutral input; it signals opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says transgender policies are \"damaging to our vulnerable youth\" and criticizes implementation \"without regard to the parents,\" indicating opposition to the proposed guidance. They also reject a key premise in the policy description, calling the gender-identity claim \"not based on any scientific study.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","youth welfare","scientific evidence"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these measures,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. The follow-up sentence asking to \"come up with some better solutions\" reinforces opposition rather than support for the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"opposed\" and argues against allowing transgender students to use facilities with the opposite sex, calling it \"imprudent, immoral and criminally dangerous.\" They ask to \"find another solution\" such as an \"other\" bathroom or locker room, which indicates rejection of the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Object to gender policies in schools\" and argues \"No way should a young person\" be exposed to these policies. They frame the regulation as \"confusing kids,\" \"taking the power away from the parents,\" and creating danger in restrooms/locker rooms, which indicates clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student privacy","gender identity","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the policies \"Transgender Policies - Opposed\" and says the VDOE \"has gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They repeatedly argue the policies should not be adopted, citing privacy, parental rights, and objections to \"encouraging... irreversible 'gender transitions'.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Oppose these regulations\" and repeatedly asks that Virginia \"do not enact these transgender policies.\" They argue the policies should \"NOT be pushed in our VA schools\" and frame them as harmful to parents' authority and children's rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","religious freedom","school authority","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"DO NOT SUPPORT ON ANY LEVEL\" and argues the policy is \"abhorrent\" and an effort to \"undermine parents and indoctrinate children.\" They also call the policy's treatment of transgender students \"child abuse\" and say it would create unsafe environments, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school sports","locker rooms"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says it is \"outrageous\" that schools are teaching \"such controversial and scientifically unsupportable positions\" and argues that this should not be controlled by \"a committee with such an agenda.\" They emphasize that parents should decide, indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school curriculum","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s approach, saying parental guidance \"must not be subverted\" by the \"vogue\" of transgender-ism. The title, \"Preserve Our Parental Rights,\" also signals opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposed regulations are \"an illegal intrusion\" and states that \"No governmental organization has the right to intrude\" on a child's identity. They argue the rules violate privacy and self-identity, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","student identity","bathroom access","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"OPPOSED\" and says they are opposed to the VDOE or legislature \"making any policy advocating or attempting to describe or promote transgender education of any kind.\" They also argue this should be left to family members, indicating rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender education","school policy","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The comment says, \"Parents must have the right to decide !\" which implies opposition to the proposed transgender student policies by asserting parental control over decisions the guidance would address at school. It does not offer support or a neutral question, but rather signals resistance to the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to having this subject part of the curriculum\" and argues VDOE \"should not disregard the role of parents in public education.\" They also describe the policies as \"harmful\" and claim they \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","curriculum","First Amendment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The comment says, \"Parents must have the right to decide !\" which implies opposition to the regulation’s approach and a preference for parental control over transgender student policies. It does not offer support for the proposed guidance and instead signals that the policy should not override parents' decisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Support\" and says the guidance is \"necessary\" and \"vital.\" They argue that educating school staff to support children who are \"not heteronormative\" will prevent harmful experiences, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","teacher training","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the humane and equal treatment of transgender and non-binary students\" and describes the policy as helping create \"safe, and empathetic learning environments.\" They also endorse specific provisions like chosen names/pronouns, dress according to gender identity, participation in activities, and anti-bullying protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges officials to \"resist\" the policy and calls it a \"Forced Transgender Policies\" scheme. They object to \"allowing biological males into the locker rooms and bathrooms of biological females\" and say the regulation should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose\" and argues the policies \"go far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed. They object to the guidance as endorsing disputed views and claim it would \"infringe the First Amendment Rights of parents,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","First Amendment","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"should not be imposed on the classroom teacher or applied in the school setting\" and calls it \"craziness,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They also argue it is \"a personal family matter\" and that the role of parents should not be disregarded, which supports opposition to school implementation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","teacher burden","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"SUPPORT\" and repeats \"sUPPORT,\" indicating clear approval of the proposed regulation. No contrary language or qualifications are present.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"The VDOE should not disregard the role of parents in public education,\" which اعتراضs to the policy framework as written and implies it should not be adopted in its current form. The comment does not offer support or a neutral question; it objects on parental-rights grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","public education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly states \"Opposed\" and repeats \"Opposed\" as the body, indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No qualifying language suggests support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly states \"Opposed\" and repeats \"Opposed,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Totally opposed to this lie\" and \"I oppose our state jumping into this bandwagon of lies,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The comment argues against the underlying premise of transgender recognition, stating \"There are only two sexes: male and female.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s approach to transgender students and argues that \"No child should be forced to share showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms or other intimate settings\" with transgender peers. The statement \"Parents should be in charge of the children NOT THE STATE!!!\" and \"More reason to homeschool!\" indicate opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please don’t disregard the parents role in public schools\" and says schools should not expose children to \"transgender beliefs,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. They also state that it \"deeply troubles\" them that the school system would do this, reinforcing rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","student privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"firmly and strongly oppose the imposition of this ideology\" and calls the policy \"harmful\" and having \"no place in the education of our children.\" Although they begin by saying students should be treated with compassion and respect, the overall thrust is rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student welfare","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support protecting trans students\" and asks to \"make them safer at school\" and \"allow them the same rights to participate as other students.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation’s protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equal rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose transgender policies proposed by the Virginia Department of Education\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed. They also state the policies \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents\" and should not encourage \"gender transitions,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"I OPPOSE THIS PROPOSAL,\" which directly indicates rejection of the regulation. The follow-up phrase \"CAN'T WE JUST HAVE COMMEN SENSE AND JUST GET ALONG\" reinforces dissatisfaction with the proposal rather than support for it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The title says, \"VDOE should not disregard the role of parents in public education,\" which اعتراضs to the proposed transgender student policies as written and implies they diminish parental involvement. With no body text, the comment still clearly signals opposition to the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","public education","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I OPPOSE THIS,\" which directly indicates rejection of the regulation. They further argue that it \"endangers all students,\" showing a clear substantive objection rather than a neutral or informational remark.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the VDOE's approval of the draft policies\" and argues the policies \"undercut parents' involvement\" and \"endanger the bodily privacy and safety of all students.\" They also object to shared intimate spaces, saying no child should be forced to share \"showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms\" with someone of the \"opposite biological sex.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","bathroom access","locker rooms"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"NO-This is Parent's Domain,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student guidance. The title also frames the issue as a parental अधिकार/authority concern rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this action,\" which directly states opposition to the proposed regulation. The follow-up, \"Parents should be informed,\" suggests a concern that the policy does not adequately notify parents, reinforcing opposition rather than support.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","parent notification","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to the proposed transgender policy,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. The follow-up, \"Parent view needs to be honored,\" reinforces that they want the policy rejected or changed to prioritize parental authority.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they \"vehemently oppose the proposed transgender 'policies'\" and repeatedly argues against them, calling them a \"political minority's views\" and saying \"No forced imperatives or practices regarding gender politics should prevail.\" They also object to shared facilities and parental authority concerns, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","privacy","student safety","bathroom access","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Oppose because only Parents have the right TO DECIDE. NOT STATE OR SCHOOL,\" which clearly rejects the proposed guidance. The statement argues against state/school authority over transgender student policies and favors parental control instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","state authority","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"a danger to children\" and argues that the VDOE has \"lost all sense of reality.\" They repeatedly call for rejecting the model policies by claiming they threaten privacy, safety, parental rights, and encourage harmful \"gender transitions.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose,\" which directly states their position against the regulation. Their reason, \"The role of parents in public education should not be disregarded,\" indicates objection to the policy on parental rights grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","public education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects mixed-gender facilities, stating \"No child should be forced to share showers, locker rooms, and the like with a member of the opposite biological sex.\" While they say \"Private (one-person-at-a-time), unisex facilities are acceptable,\" that is a proposed alternative to the policy rather than support for it as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","school facilities","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Oppose This Legislation,\" and argues the policy should not be adopted. They describe it as \"a travesty\" and claim it will lead to \"child abuse\" and \"violation of privacy,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","child safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I am opposed to this breach of parental rights by the VDOE,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The phrase \"breach of parental rights\" indicates opposition to the regulation on substantive grounds rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Opposed\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They ask schools not to adopt policies that would allow shared facilities and say the model regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects policies that would “ignor[e] or dismiss[] parents” and argues that “parents should be fully informed at all times,” which directly opposes the proposed transgender student guidance. They also object to “young children” sharing “restrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations” with students of the “opposite biological sex,” indicating opposition to the regulation’s facility and privacy provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","overnight accommodations"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s approach to transgender identity in schools, saying there is \"no business pushing children to identify as the opposite sex\" and urging to \"keep sex out of it.\" The title, \"Gender identity doesn't belong in elementary school,\" also signals opposition to the regulation as applied to young students.","tone":"negative","tags":["elementary school","gender identity","parental rights","student development"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I completely support making our schools more inclusive and supportive of LBGT youth,\" which directly endorses the regulation. They also argue that schools should be \"a safe place where kindness and understanding lead,\" reinforcing approval of the policy's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive schools","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and calls the policy \"utter nonsense.\" They argue against allowing transgender students to use facilities aligned with their gender identity and frame the policy as harmful to \"the family structure.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I urge the VA Department of Education not to enact transgender policies\" and calls for the issue to be handled \"case by case\" instead of \"imposing it on everyone.\" Although they express compassion toward transgender people, the overall position is clearly against adopting the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"opposed!\" and adds \"this hurts children,\" indicating they want the regulation rejected. There is no supporting language or request for modification, only a clear negative judgment of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose any laws that diminish parental power,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed policies. The statement frames the regulation as reducing parental decision-making authority over children.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s premise, saying \"Stop facilitating the denial of sexual reality\" and arguing that transgender identity should be treated as mental illness rather than accommodated. The language is directed against the regulation’s support for transgender students, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","mental health","sex/gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this legislation,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. The additional statement that \"The government has no right to override this duty\" reinforces rejection of the policy on parental-rights grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support inclusive schools,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s inclusive approach toward transgender students. No opposing or qualifying language is present.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","inclusive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"should be rejected wholeheartedly\" and argues it \"forces an ideology\" that should not be adopted. They also claim the bills are unnecessary and harmful, calling it \"nothing short of child abuse.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","ideology","mental health","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed\" and argues schools \"should not be accommodating\" these policies. They also claim the model regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents\" and would \"pit children against their parents,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I commend Virginia’s efforts to protect trans students\" and praises the \"evidence-based approach.\" They also argue that current policies \"do not do enough\" and imply the regulation should be strengthened to better protect LGBTQ+ students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects transgender protections, calling them \"nonsense about transgender 'rights'\" and urging to \"stop this nonsense\". They ask to rely on the \"original, unaltered birth certificate\" and say to \"protect all our children\" by ending these policies, which indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","student rights","school environment","birth certificate","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues that \"Parents or the legal guardians of children should have input and in some cases the final say\" on transgender-related issues, which signals opposition to the regulation’s approach to school handling of transgender students. The emphasis that parents are \"legally and morally responsible\" suggests the commenter wants greater parental control and likely weaker school authority under the proposed policies.","tone":"neutral","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this,\" referring to the transgender policies. They also object that \"Intrusive Government rules undercutting parents’ rights and involvement are not acceptable,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly oppose the transgender policies proposed by the Virginia Department of Education.\" They also argue the policies \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents\" and should not encourage \"irreversible 'gender transitions',\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","transgender policies","student dignity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose any effort\" by Virginia to \"undercut the role of parents\" in this area, which directly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. They also argue against the underlying premise by asserting that sex is genetically fixed and citing negative effects of transgender surgery, reinforcing opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","sex education","medical transition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the proposed guidelines\" and titles the comment \"Strongly Oppose.\" They argue the policies are \"totally unworkable\" and would \"force all students, faculty and administrators to comply\" with views they reject, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","parental rights","religious freedom","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I am firmly opposed to this proposal,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. They also criticize it for disregarding \"parents’ role\" and harming \"Virginia’s public school system,\" reinforcing that they want the regulation rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","public schools","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the efforts to protect trans students!\" and praises Virginia's \"evidence-based approach.\" They also argue current policies \"do not do enough,\" indicating they want the regulation adopted and strengthened rather than rejected.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSED\" and says the VDOE has \"gone far beyond its mandate.\" They argue the guidance infringes parents' rights and object to shared facilities with transgender students, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I write in opposition to proposed changes to transgender policy language\" and asks that it \"should not occur.\" They also argue it \"oversteps the Department’s role\" and conflicts with \"deeply-held parental convictions,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","school governance"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this guidance\" and argues it is \"protecting transgender students' right to the same educational experience as everyone else.\" They also reject the idea that it is \"imposing\" anything, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student well-being","nondiscrimination","education equity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s premise, stating that a person’s “sexual preference and or identity does NOT give them the right” to expose children to those views. This indicates opposition to the transgender student guidance rather than support for it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","student exposure","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose Transgender policies\" and argues that schools \"shouldn't encourage talks about transgender issues\" or \"promot[e] approval in any way.\" The comment rejects the policy's approach to bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight rooms, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the proposed policies would \"pit children against their parents\" and calls it \"another action\" that will \"further diminish support for public schools,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. There is no language suggesting approval or a request for modification in support of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This does not protect children\" and argues that \"parents need to have a role\" in preventing \"rash decisions that have lifetime consequences,\" which indicates opposition to the proposed policies. The title also begins with \"Oppose,\" reinforcing the negative position.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","child welfare","decision-making capacity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I OPPOSE Transgender policies proposed by the Virginia Department of Education\" and repeatedly argues the VDOE \"should not\" approve them. The comment asks the policies be rejected because they allegedly undermine parental rights, privacy, and safety.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the proposed VDOE guidelines\" and calls the policies \"totally unworkable.\" They also argue the guidelines would force compliance with a view of sex and gender that conflicts with their beliefs, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","parental rights","religious freedom","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT THE EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF TRANS STUDENTS\" and states that the proposed model policies \"are in comportment\" with professional ethical standards. This is clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","equity","professional standards"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly oppse the transgender mandate\" and argues it is \"not the role of VDOE to get involved in such matters.\" They also threaten to withdraw their child from the school system if it passes, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please do not disregard the role of parents in public education,\" and criticizes the proposal as encouraging youth to adopt \"transgender ideology.\" This indicates opposition to the regulation as written and a preference for weakening or rejecting it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","LGBTQ+ inclusion","medical guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"Opposed to cutting out parents\" and argues that policies allowing schools to ignore parents \"runs counter to schools' mission.\" They also reject key transgender-student provisions, objecting to restroom/locker room access and saying children should not be encouraged toward a different gender identity.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","gender identity","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues the regulation would create discomfort in gendered facilities and overnight trips and explicitly says, \"This regulation would go against the First Amendment rights of parents.\" That language indicates they want the policy rejected or at least substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","school trips","gendered facilities","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely OPPOSE to this!\" and argues that \"Parents should have... responsibility overall\" for their children and education, indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The comment does not request modifications; it opposes adoption outright.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","education policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues the Department has \"gone far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed and says schools should not accommodate the policies as written. They object to shared facilities, \"irreversible 'gender transitions,'\" and claim the proposal infringes parents' First Amendment rights, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"Strongly oppose this legislation,\" which directly 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 the rules \"should never be enforced\" and calls them \"corrupt and evil,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. They also object that \"parents should be the ones to make these decisions,\" showing opposition to the policy framework.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and objects to \"eliminating parental involvement at all levels.\" They also criticize \"restrooms open to all eliminating privacy,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter calls the policy effort \"millions of wasted dollars\" and says it is \"parents business, not the school,\" indicating opposition to the regulation and its implementation. They further dismiss it as \"this clearly first world problem,\" reinforcing that they do not want these policies adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government spending","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to proposed policies\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They also state 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":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and says the policy \"infringes upon our parental rights\". They object to \"intentionally excluding communication with parents,\" indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","parent communication","transparency","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We strongly support this policy,\" which directly endorses adoption. The statement that \"All children must be nurtured, cared for, and protected\" further reinforces approval of the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission as \"Opposition\" and says \"This document must be opposed.\" They argue the policy is \"irresponsible and unfair\" and object to sharing \"a room/shower/bathroom with a member of the biologically opposite sex,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","opposition to transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these transgender policies\" and repeats that position at the end. They argue the policies are \"absurd,\" \"not safe for children,\" and that the Department has gone \"far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed, all of which indicates clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school safety","religious freedom"]}