{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in support of any and all states who support transgender rights and provide protective policies\" and thanks the forum for educating people on \"the need for equality to ALL people.\" This clearly endorses the proposed transgender student protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","protective policies","equality","youth support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the proposals put forth,\" which directly rejects the regulation. They also argue it would be \"very divisive and unfair,\" and suggest it should instead be handled through a referendum, indicating they do not want the policy adopted in its current form.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","public referendum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly states \"Strongly OPPOSE,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I vehemently oppose and disagree with this Transgender policy,\" which is a direct rejection of the regulation. Calling it \"state sanctioned child abuse\" further shows strong opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","child welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and argues it should \"not be forced upon our children.\" They object to transgender accommodations in privacy-sensitive spaces and athletics, saying it is \"wrong\" to have children \"coexist\" and \"compete against one another.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","privacy","school sports","bathroom access","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Transgender programs DO NOT belong in the public education system\" and calls the policy \"RECKLESS,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue against transgender participation in sports, saying \"transgender males should never compete against females in sports,\" reinforcing opposition to the policy's provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public education","school sports","female athletes","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the proposed transgender policy\" and closes with \"Please don't implement this policy.\" They argue it should be rejected because of parental consent concerns, bathroom/locker room access, and girls' sports impacts.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","girls sports","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and repeatedly urges passage: \"This being passed will make trans students feel like they are seen as real people\" and \"I am hoping to see this bill passed.\" They also reject common objections, including religious opposition, indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","religious freedom","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"i disagree!\" and argues against the policy’s effects, objecting to children \"sharing a bathroom\" and to being \"scared to get in trouble for calling someone he/she instead they/them.\" They also say money spent on this is \"crazy,\" indicating they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","pronouns","student privacy","parental rights","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose,\" which directly states their position against the regulation. They also argue it will \"cause more problems than it would solve\" and invoke \"the safety of all children,\" indicating rejection based on perceived harms.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies are \"totally unworkable\" and that carrying them out \"is impossible,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They also argue it would force staff to act against their \"fundamental beliefs\" and place an \"undue burden on the educational system,\" which is a clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","teacher rights","religious freedom","administrative burden","school operations"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly appose\" (oppose) and adds the dismissive phrase \"Simply abnormal,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. There is no request for modification or support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly rejects the policy as \"absolutely insane,\" says \"Forcing these rules/topics/beliefs is so wrong,\" and states that if it is allowed their child and others will not attend public school. They argue the regulation will increase bullying and sexual assault and insist \"We have two genders,\" indicating clear opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues schools should not be \"denying physical facts and ignoring reality,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The final sentence about doing otherwise being \"a disservice to all children\" reinforces opposition rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","mental health","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Do NOT take away our parental rights!!\" and \"STOP your cowardice,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. The language rejects accommodating transgender students, referring to them as \"less than 1% of the population who are gender-confused.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY Oppose!!!!\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No other substantive content is provided to suggest a different interpretation.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"creates division between parents and students.\" They also object to student decision-making power and express concern about restroom and locker room access, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker room access","student authority","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"outrageous\" and \"against God's design.\" They also state that implementation would \"result in government mandated promotion of gender confusion,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","gender identity","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposal is \"devastating\" and calls it \"fundamentally flawed,\" then urges the Board to \"revise the proposed model to correct\" it. The comment argues the policy violates parental rights, free speech, and equal protection, and claims it would create an unsafe environment, all of which indicate opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","free speech","equal protection","bathroom access","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT THIS VITAL POLICY!\" and repeatedly urges adoption, including \"Please put this policy in place\" and \"This policy can make a difference in preventing harm to our children.\" The body frames the regulation as necessary to protect transgender youth from discrimination, harassment, and mental health harms.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and states \"This bill has no place in the Virginia school system,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The language \"This is a travesty\" and \"This is nonsense\" further reinforces opposition, and the comment argues it would \"open[] up the door for sexual assault.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","sexual assault","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I strongly oppose\" and repeats \"Strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I total against this transgender in school\" and argues against bathroom, locker room, and sports inclusion. They frame the policy as harmful, claiming \"Woman sports will die\" and that women will \"lose everything they have fought for,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker room access","school sports","women's sports","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"strongly opposed\" and closes with \"Please do not pass this legislation.\" They argue the policy is harmful, citing concerns about bathrooms, locker rooms, overnight trips, and sports fairness as reasons to reject it.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","bathroom access","student safety","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" to the proposed transgender student policies. They also reject inclusive bathroom access by insisting that students should use bathrooms based on anatomy or a separate \"OTHER\" bathroom, which is contrary to the regulation's protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","school facilities","sex-based separation"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the protection of all children, gender aside,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s protective aims. The title \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" further confirms approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy,\" and argues against allowing students to identify differently from their birth sex, use opposite-sex restrooms/locker rooms, or compete in girls' sports. They also state that \"School authority should not trump parental authority,\" indicating rejection of the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"100% support this\" and urges officials to \"pass this bill into law.\" They also argue the policy is needed to protect trans and non-binary kids, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and urges, \"Leave our schools alone\" and \"Leave our children alone,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The body also calls the policy \"unscientific\" and \"unconstitutional,\" reinforcing opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","education policy","constitutional concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"Strongly opposed to this measure,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. The title, \"Strongly OPPOSED!!,\" reinforces the same position.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"psychologically damaging to all children involved.\" They also say children are \"too young to see or make decisions that will alter their lives forever,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","child development","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Very opposed!\" and expresses being \"disturbed by many points in this document.\" They object to a specific provision about disciplinary action for not using a transgender child's preferred pronoun, indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","disciplinary action","transgender students","school staff"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"WE STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the policy \"will promote harassment\" and is \"in violation of the right to freedom of religion.\" Although they affirm that children should be protected from harassment, the overall position is clearly against adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","harassment","constitutional rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"NO Strongly Oppose\" and \"ABSOLUTELY NOT,\" which clearly rejects the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose government over reach\" and \"Our family strongly opposes this ridiculous policy.\" They argue the policy is \"government directing and regulating families\" and object to school personnel \"teach[ing], 'advise,' or influence\" their children without parental awareness.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","school authority","family values"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly rejects the policy, arguing schools have \"absolutely no right\" to discuss these issues and saying \"No thanks.\" The comment frames the proposal as harmful and an \"agenda\" that should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school authority","privacy","political ideology"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this Guidance Document\" and repeatedly urges statewide guidance \"in support of evidence-based best practices for inclusion and support of trans and other queer students.\" The comment frames the policy as necessary for equity and student well-being, not as something to reject or weaken.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","equity","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this idea,\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting or neutral language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"should be rejected\" and repeats that it should be rejected unless \"significantly revised.\" They argue it goes \"way beyond prevention\" and would impose \"politicized, sexualized ideology,\" indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","privacy","student safety","athletic opportunity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely Against\" and argues the policy would allow a boy into the girls' bathroom, calling the rules dangerous and threatening legal action. They also object that the policy would override \"my parental authority,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","student safety","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and asks, \"Please do NOT implement these changes.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. The word \"absurd\" reinforces a negative judgment rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not pass this bill\" and \"Keep boys and girls separate,\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The phrase \"follow the science!\" is used as a justification for opposition rather than support.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex separation","school facilities","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support state guidance documents such as this\" and describes the policies as a positive baseline that \"affirm the diverse range students' identities\" and \"increase access\" to education services. This indicates clear approval of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","Title IX","student rights","public education","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support this policy,\" and argues against adoption by claiming it is confusing, not aligned with \"biology and science,\" and harmful to bathroom, locker room, and girls' sports settings. The final sentence, \"you can not infringe on the rights of so many,\" reinforces opposition to the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker room privacy","girls' sports","parental concerns","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly AGAINST!\" and calls the policy \"ridiculous,\" \"garbage,\" and \"junk,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They also reject the underlying premise, stating \"You are either a boy or a girl\" and saying they would \"NEVER let my children be exposed to this.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","school policy","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Vehemently against proposed trans guidelines\" and warns that if they \"pass\" they would \"wreak havoc\" on schools. The body repeatedly argues the guidelines would harm trans kids, parents, teachers, and the school system, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","parental rights","teacher relations","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support\" and \"I strongly support the protection of trans children and their rights.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation and its protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges action in favor of the policy: \"TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS! Protect and support our Trans children!!!!!\" They also say children \"deserve to be treated with respect\" and \"protected and supported,\" which aligns with adopting the transgender student protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","respect and dignity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support. Absolutely. YES.\" and adds \"Protect Trans Youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly endorses transgender rights and criticizes opposition to them, saying \"Trans rights are human rights\" and urging others to \"let trans people do theyre thing.\" This indicates support for the regulation’s transgender-inclusive policies, even though the language is highly insulting.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the Va Dept of Education's intent\" and frames the policy as \"teaching children their sex is a choice.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","transgender students","sex education","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls it a \"Horrible proposal\" and says \"Do not take away a parent’s right to be a parent,\" indicating opposition to the regulation. The repeated emphasis on parental authority and government overreach shows they want the policy rejected or substantially changed.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","student privacy","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support all guidance that recognize and implement transgender students’ rights\" and endorses guidance \"written to create a healthy environment for them at school.\" The comment repeatedly affirms transgender rights and argues that schools should accept and support transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges approval of the policy, repeating phrases like \"Support Trans Youth!\" and \"Trans youth need our support in this.\" They also argue that the policy helps youth feel accepted and safe, saying it prevents them from feeling \"rejected, ousted and alone.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Our family opposes this policy,\" and frames it as harmful government overreach. They also reject the stated rationale for the policy, calling it \"another example\" of the family unit being undermined and warning that it is \"much deeper.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","school policy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the premise of the policy, saying they \"disagree with the concept of someone being able to change their birth gender\" and calling it a \"fiction.\" They argue transgender people should not be regarded as their desired gender and call for separate facilities, which indicates opposition to the regulation's protections and accommodations.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","privacy","parental rights","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and \"Do NOT adopt any of these policies in our schools.\" They also argue the policies are \"absolutely unacceptable\" and should not be implemented, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose these policies!\" and repeatedly argues against the guidance, saying \"Don't push the opposite into the schools!\" They object to the underlying premise and claim children should be taught to \"accept who they were born to be,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","gender identity","sex education"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT & PROTECT TRANS/GNC KIDS!! STRONGLY SUPPORT!\" and argues that \"policies like this are necessary.\" They clearly endorse the regulation as a way to protect trans students and make schools safe.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support protecting the rights of trans kids\" and endorses the policies as \"literally saving lives.\" This clearly indicates approval of the regulation and its protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender rights","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposal, saying \"No\" and \"I don’t think this is good.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the regulation, though no specific reasons are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the policy \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues that \"parents have no rights to know what's going on\" and should not allow children to make \"profound, life-altering decisions\" without parental involvement. This is a clear rejection of the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","minor consent","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely Oppose!\" and \"This absolutely can not be allowed into our schools,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. They argue the regulation \"endangers the safety of our girls\" and object to allowing students to use bathrooms of their \"choice.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","bathroom access","privacy","sex-segregated facilities","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support this guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The preceding sentence about schools being \"a safe, accepting, and loving environment\" reinforces that supportive position.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter strongly endorses transgender rights and, by implication, the proposed policies, saying \"trans rights is where it's at!!!!!!\" and criticizing those who would not accept a transgender child. Although the language is abusive, the substantive position is clearly in favor of the regulation's goals.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose\" and criticizes the policy for removing \"parents and legal guardians in any part of the conversation.\" This indicates they want the regulation rejected or substantially changed to restore parental involvement.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and \"This is NOT okay!\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. The phrase \"The government is definitely overreaching here\" further shows opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["government overreach","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!\" and \"I strongly disagree with this,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. The rest of the comment reinforces opposition by calling it \"sickening\" and an \"ungodly act.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support trans youth!\" which clearly endorses the policy direction of the regulation. There is no language indicating opposition, neutrality, or a request for changes.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this bill,\" and argues that it \"oversteps the bounds of education\" by limiting parental and religious involvement. The comment frames the policy as interfering with how children form identity, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE TRANS IN SCHOOLS POLICY\" and argues the policy \"defies both science and parental rights.\" They conclude it is \"fundamentally detrimental\" to children, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","student well-being"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and states that \"Transgender children deserve a safe, accommodating school environment!\" This clearly endorses adopting the regulation and its protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive school environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support it\" and \"please support this!\" and frames the issue as \"trans rights are human rights,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. The repeated emphasis in the title and body leaves little ambiguity.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","nondiscrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Dangerous\" and says \"This is dangerous on so many levels!!!\" which indicates strong opposition to adopting the regulation. No supportive or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Very Strongly Oppose\" and states it is \"strongly against the Bible,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They also object to what children will be taught and call it \"modern foolishness,\" which reinforces opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this\" unless schools build single unisex restrooms, and repeatedly argues against key parts of the policy. They object to restroom access, transgender inclusion in schools, and sex-separate sports, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","religious freedom","school sports","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly and without any reservation oppose the model\" and argues it should not pass. They also say the policy would be an overstep and threaten to pull children from public schools if it is adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights","sex education","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these model policies\" and praises them for being written \"to protect our children in Virginia public schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Wholeheartedly, Strongly OPPOSE\" and repeats \"I am greatly opposed\" to the proposition. The body expresses strong disapproval of the regulation without offering support or neutral feedback.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","state government"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly 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 comment explicitly says \"Protect trans youth!!\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of supporting transgender students. It offers no criticism or request to weaken the policy, only a direct call for protection.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This legislation would do worlds to support and protect them\" and calls it \"a massive step towards equality for all students.\" The comment clearly endorses the proposed policies and urges adoption: \"Listen to the kids.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["non-discrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equality"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this well-researched and evidence-based proposal\" and urges support for \"ALL students, including trans and nonbinary youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","equity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly disagree to this!\" and states \"If this falls into motion I will take my children out of public schools,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue it is \"not fair\" and express fear about girls sharing a restroom with transgender students, indicating opposition to the policy's bathroom provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"support trans youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students. It offers no criticism or conditions, indicating straightforward approval.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly endorses the policy’s underlying purpose with the statement \"TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS,\" which is a clear pro-trans rights position. It does not request changes or raise objections, so it supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am adamantly opposed to the model policies\" and argues they \"undermine the role of parents\" and allow children to \"transgender\" without parental knowledge. The comment also criticizes the policy-development process and invokes religious objections, all indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","privacy","family advocacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!\" and states that \"Setting these standards to promote safe and healthy learning conditions is vital.\" They also add that \"the positive consequences outweigh the negative,\" indicating approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","supportive learning environment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and states \"We need to protect our trans students and affirm their identities,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. The comment also frames the regulation as beneficial for \"mental health and academic performance\" and \"to save lives,\" indicating strong approval rather than any opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Strongly Opposed\" and repeatedly argues that schools and government \"do not have the authority to parent the children\" and that passing it would be a \"clear usurpation of power.\" They also say it violates parental rights and religious freedom, and object to \"Teaching same-sex marriage and transgenderism.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment gives an explicit rejection of the policy: the title says \"No\" and the body says \"absolutely not.\" This is a clear opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly gives \"STRONG, NEVER ENDING SUPPORT FOR TRANS LIVES\" and says children should be protected \"for being themselves.\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s goal of protecting transgender students and opposing discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student protection","nondiscrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this measure!\" and argues that Virginia must \"protect trans students\" and grant them \"full protections under the law.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval of the policy’s protective aims.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this law\" and repeatedly argues against the regulation as \"unconstitutional\" and a violation of \"religious freedoms & parental rights.\" They also object to children making decisions without parental consent and warn against the policy's broader consequences, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","constitutional rights","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, saying the state is \"inserting itself between a child and the parent/family\" and urging, \"Hopefully here and now\" to stop it. The comment frames the proposal as harmful, intrusive, and contrary to \"basic biological facts,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","state intrusion","transgender students","privacy","sex-based distinctions"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s treatment of transgender students in sex-segregated spaces, stating that \"No child should be forced to share showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms or other intimate settings\" with someone of the \"opposite biological sex.\" This indicates opposition to the regulation as written, especially on facilities and privacy issues.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","student safety","sex-segregated facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am totally against this being put in our public school systems,\" and argues against allowing transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms aligned with their gender identity. They also object to the policy on \"parents right\" grounds, saying it should not be \"taken from them.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","transgender students","school privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly endorses transgender rights with the repeated slogan \"TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS,\" which aligns with supporting the regulation’s protections for transgender students. Although it includes an insult toward opponents, it does not ask to weaken or reject the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy as \"terrible\" and says \"do not allow males in female bathrooms or females in male bathrooms,\" indicating opposition to the transgender student guidance. They also argue it is \"not safe for children\" and call on officials to \"quit being part of the progressive, liberal agenda,\" which reinforces a clear anti-policy stance.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.2,"stance_rationale":"The comment does not clearly state support or opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. \"Prayers for our schools\" and \"Pray this doesn’t happened\" express concern, but they do not specify whether the commenter wants the regulation adopted, rejected, or changed.","tone":"negative","tags":["schools","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it a \"social experiment\" and saying to \"Stop\" it. They argue the ideas are \"falsehoods\" and describe the policy as harmful to children, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the guidance, saying \"these guidelines make that clear\" and arguing that \"Every student deserves respect, dignity, privacy, and freedom from discrimination.\" The comment describes harmful treatment of transgender students and supports the policies as a needed response.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","privacy","anti-discrimination","teacher conduct"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that the policy is needed to \"protect trans kids in our education system.\" They also cite evidence about pronoun respect and suicide prevention, indicating approval of the regulation's goals and implementation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","pronouns","suicide prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment is a direct rejection of the proposed regulation: the title says \"No\" and the body says \"absolutely not.\" This clearly indicates the commenter does not want the policy adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter appears to endorse protections for transgender students, explicitly saying \"TRANS LIVES MATTER\" and criticizing those who would \"demoniz[e] trans children.\" Although the comment is hostile and mentions locker rooms, the overall thrust is supportive of the regulation’s aim to protect trans students rather than reject it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","locker rooms","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to gender promotion within the public schools\" and calls it a \"significant violation of parental rights.\" They also state that exposure of their child to this topic is \"unacceptable\" and describe the policy as \"deplorable,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","public schools","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues against the policy, saying it will \"ruin schools\" and referring to it as an \"idiotic law\" that should not go through. They object to transgender students using facilities and frame the policy as harmful to children and contrary to their values.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","changing rooms","religious freedom","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the proposed bill\" and adds that it is \"important to protect LGBT Youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation's adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I call upon the government of the Commonwealth of Virginia to reject this and any similar program\" and describes the guidance as \"transgender indoctrination\" and \"transgender propaganda.\" The comment argues the policy should not be adopted because it conflicts with \"binary biological sex\" and promotes \"gender deconstruction.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school guidance","student identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose,\" which directly states opposition to the regulation. The follow-up phrase \"This is wrong in so many ways\" reinforces a negative judgment and rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I completely disagree with the transgender agenda\" and calls the policy \"perverted to allow this to pass,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption. The comment also frames the regulation as \"immoral\" and \"against God’s laws,\" reinforcing a rejection of the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses affirming transgender students, stating that \"Nobody else should get to determine another human being's body, identity, or basic dignity\" and that \"Our kids deserve love and support.\" This clearly supports the proposed policies rather than opposing them.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and adds \"This shouldn’t even be considered,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The phrase \"this is wrong in so many ways\" reinforces opposition rather than offering support or a neutral question.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly defends transgender students, saying \"Trans children deserve to be protected,\" which indicates support for the regulation’s protective aims. The rest of the comment attacks opponents for \"demonizing trans children,\" reinforcing that the commenter wants the policy adopted rather than rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support trans students\" and repeats that their needs \"should be addressed.\" They also endorse \"INCLUSION not EXCLUSION,\" indicating clear approval of the proposed policies for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Totally opposed!!\" and argues the policy is \"putting our children at great risk.\" They object to \"Boys allowed in girls bathrooms and locker rooms\" and say \"Removing parents from this equation is WRONG!\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and says \"this is not the way to gain it,\" referring to the proposed policies. They argue that \"Parents should have rights\" and that the rights of many groups have been ignored, indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school resources","respect","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support!\" and \"I strongly support this effort.\" They also explain that the policies are \"vital to protect these kids' right and need to be themselves, free from harassment and discrimination,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","anti-discrimination","student safety","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with hostile language: \"Stop corrupting our children!\" and frames transgender inclusion as \"immorality.\" The question \"Now please tell me why?\" is rhetorical and does not indicate support for the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in support\" of the proposed guidelines and wants \"Trans and non binary children to be included in public schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"writing to support protections for transgender and non-binary students\" and states that \"These protections are crucial.\" They also argue the policies help create \"a positive learning environment\" and make safety a reality for all students.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","non-binary students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues that children should not be involved in this issue, saying they should be allowed to be children and not be \"pushed into grown folk business.\" The comparison to adult decisions like \"joining the military or smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol\" indicates opposition to the transgender student policies as applied to minors.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","minors","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I vehemently and passionately oppose this Guidance Policy\" and calls it \"offensive and unconstitutional.\" They argue it tramples \"Parental prerogative and authority,\" violates \"religious freedom,\" and amounts to \"government over-reach,\" all of which indicate clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","government overreach","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"No\" and says \"This isn’t something children need to learn in school,\" indicating opposition to adoption. The language \"sick agenda\" and urging parents to \"take your children out\" further shows they want the policy rejected and schools avoided.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education content","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose transgender guidelines,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. The closing \"Respectfully\" does not change the clear opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"support trans lives,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s transgender-student protections. The phrase \"All 'concerned' parents are bigoted trash\" is hostile toward opponents, but it does not change the commenter’s pro-regulation position.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Absolutely do not agree with this new legislation\" and frames the policy as dangerous, stating it is \"putting innocent children at risk.\" They also threaten to homeschool if it goes into effect, which indicates clear opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","homeschooling","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support this policy,\" which directly endorses adoption. The rest of the comment reinforces approval by rejecting objections about religious rights and invoking \"love thy neighbor.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please enact the guidelines to protect the rights of transgender youth\" and \"Strongly support the rights of transgender youth.\" They also argue the policy should be adopted despite objections about \"parental rights or religious freedom,\" indicating clear support for the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","parental rights"]}


{"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 these policies and object to sharing intimate facilities with transgender students, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not intrude on parent's rights,\" which indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies as written. The comment does not ask for changes or support adoption; it objects to the regulation on parental rights grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely oppose immoral transgender policies\" and argues schools should not \"accommodate\" the proposed guidance. They also call the policies \"immoral, asinine\" and say Virginia has \"no right\" to force them on parents, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","privacy","school facilities","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the regulations\" and gives a reason for rejecting them. The stated concern that it \"intrudes on parents' rights to raise their children\" indicates opposition to adoption of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposed policies, saying the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed\" and that schools should not accommodate \"gender transitions.\" They argue the policies infringe parental rights and threaten privacy, indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the model policies for the treatment of transgender students.\" They also state that the policies will \"help create a safer and more inclusive environment for students,\" which reinforces approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose VDOE transgender policies\" and argues the policies \"force schools to implement a severely flawed transgender ideology.\" They also reject the underlying framework as contrary to \"the basic nature of mankind, as created by God,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","privacy","bathroom access","school sports","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I am in strong opposition to this measure\" and explicitly rejects \"this, or any other policy in relation.\" They also object on religious and moral grounds, indicating they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","taxpayer concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not support this policy\" 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 accommodate gender transitions, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"What you are doing is the very essence of an unjust law\" and argues it \"goes against the laws of nature and God,\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender policies. The quotation from MLK is used to condemn the regulation rather than support it.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender policies","moral opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support any legislation that will protect the rights of trans individuals\" and adds that \"State guidelines will help teachers make the right decision.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the proposed policies, with no opposing language.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student support","teacher guidance","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Absolutely oppose this immoral policy,\" which is a direct rejection of the proposed regulation. The word \"immoral\" indicates they are not merely asking for changes but opposing adoption outright.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","moral objection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges officials to \"Desist from efforts to Mandate Transgender Procedures,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The reference to \"Natural law and God's law\" and criticism of \"liberal pundits\" further indicates opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender policies","student safety","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please oppose this bill!\" which directly rejects the regulation. The statement that it \"will do great harm to Virginia schools\" reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose these policies,\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. The title \"Transgender rulles\" provides no mitigating context or support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the proposed regulations\" and repeats that the Department of Education should not \"subsum[e] the role of parents.\" They also object to taxpayer spending on \"gender-based supplies\" and argue the policies have \"grave impact\" on the next generation, all indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","taxpayer spending","transgender policies","school health supplies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the normalization of transgender anything,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The religious framing and dismissal of targeted anti-bullying protections further indicate opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policies \"infringe the first amendment rights of parents\" and that VDOE \"has gone far beyond\" the General Assembly guidance, which indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. The statement that the views are \"opposed by many voters\" also signals disapproval rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","first amendment","transgender students","state authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I strongly oppose this legislation,\" which directly rejects the proposed transgender student policy. No supporting or neutral language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"wholeheartedly in favor\" of the \"Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia Public Schools\" and argues that schools should create an environment where students are \"secure\" and \"safe.\" They explicitly reject efforts to deny transgender students these rights and ask others to \"get out of the way\" of implementation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues that Virginia \"must not disregard the role of parents\" and says the policy would \"undercut parents’ involvement\" and \"endanger the bodily privacy and safety of all students.\" This is a clear objection to the proposed transgender student policies and indicates the commenter wants them rejected or substantially changed.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","student safety","bodily privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose everything\" and urges the department to \"Get working on important issues instead of stupid stuff like this.\" They also reject the policy as part of a \"radical transgender overzealous push,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy as \"absurdity on a new level\" and says Virginia should not \"usurp parental rights\" or allow \"boys and girls to share locker rooms.\" They argue the policies are \"anti-science\" and leave \"no room for disagreement,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that if VDOE approves the draft policies, they would \"undercut parents’ involvement\" and \"endanger the bodily privacy and safety of all students.\" They also say the policies \"go far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed\" and \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"ABSOLUTELY OPPOSE!\" and argues the schools should \"focus on teaching HISTORY, ENGLISH, MATH AND SCIENCE\" instead of this policy. The phrase \"let parents do their jobs at home regarding sexuality\" indicates rejection of the transgender-student guidance and a preference to keep such matters out of school policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","curriculum","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the draft policies would \"undercut parents’ involvement,\" \"endanger the bodily privacy and safety of all students,\" and \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents.\" They argue schools should not adopt policies that allow transgender accommodations in intimate spaces and say the Department has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","bathroom access","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that VDOE should not approve the draft policies, saying they would \"undercut parents’ involvement\" and \"endanger the bodily privacy and safety of all students.\" The comment repeatedly criticizes the policies as beyond the General Assembly’s intent and says they \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","bathroom access","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"DO NOT APPROVE THESE POLICIES\" and argues the proposed policies \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents\" and should not be used to \"encourage irreversible 'gender transitions'.\" They also object to shared facilities with transgender students, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly urges rejection of the policy, saying \"Stop encouraging\" the underlying ideas and asserting \"Your guidelines will allow\" harmful outcomes. The body frames the regulation as harmful to women, lesbians, and children, and calls it \"nonsense\" and a \"eugenic crime against humanity,\" indicating clear opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","women's rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the proposed policies \"are far different from those of many parents\" and that VDOE \"has gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed,\" which clearly اعتراضs to adoption of the policies as written. The reference to a specific statement being endorsed as a \"blanket endorsement\" indicates disapproval of the regulation's substance rather than a request for minor edits.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","parental rights","policy overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter states plainly, \"I oppose this legislation,\" which directly expresses rejection of the proposed regulation. No qualifying language or request for modification is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the regulation \"infringe[s] the First Amendment rights of parents\" and asks to \"let the parents or church leaders teach\" children instead of the school. This clearly rejects the model policies and frames them as government-imposed beliefs.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","First Amendment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to transgender regulations proposed by DOE\" and concludes \"Opposed for the 3 reasons stated above.\" They argue the policies are harmful and \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","First Amendment","student wellbeing","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"VDOE should NOT approve\" the policies and ends with \"Oppose these proposals immediately.\" They argue the policies \"give special accommodations\" and \"infringe upon\" parents' rights, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","privacy","parental rights","bathroom access","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"totally wrong,\" \"unacceptable,\" and asking, \"Please do not go down this path.\" They also argue against specific elements such as bathroom access and lack of parental control, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student safety","religious freedom","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter states plainly, \"I oppose this plan,\" which directly expresses rejection of the proposed regulation. The title also says \"Oppose,\" reinforcing the same position.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies are \"way too extreme\" and argues they give children \"too much liberty,\" indicating disapproval of the regulation. Although they support anti-bullying and inclusivity in general, the overall thrust is that these specific policies should not be adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student privacy","child psychology","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I'm opposed to these changes,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. The follow-up question about having \"a public discussion first\" reinforces that they do not want adoption at this time.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public input","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the premise of the policy by stating, \"God made us male or female and we can’t change it\" and \"he didn’t make 2 in 1,\" which clearly opposes recognition of transgender students. The comment provides a religiously framed objection rather than support for the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose\" and the title reads \"Strongly oppose transgender policy.\" They argue the policies go \"far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed\" and should not accommodate transgender students in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Opposed to these changes,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed policy. The request to \"have a big discussion first\" suggests they do not want the regulation adopted in its current form without further debate.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public discussion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose transgender policies in public schools,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. The phrase \"Let parents parent their children\" indicates opposition to school policies on transgender students and a preference for parental control instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this legislation,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. The rationale given is that it \"infringes on the rights of parents and students,\" indicating a substantive objection to the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and says \"Stop corrupting and indoctrinating our children,\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The language indicates a desire to block the regulation rather than amend it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to this bill,\" and objects to the policy's privacy provisions, especially that schools should \"not disclose a student’s gender identity to other students or parents.\" They argue parents \"MUST be informed\" and that the policy would be harmful, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","gender identity","mental health","school notification"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies \"should NOT be implemented\" and argues they are \"counterintuitive to parental authority.\" The overall message rejects the regulation and frames it as improper \"thought policing\" and an overreach by schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school authority","transgender students","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Reasons for opposing transgender policies\" and argues the proposed policies should not be adopted. They object to shared facilities and overnight accommodations, saying the policies would \"pit children against their parents,\" which indicates clear opposition rather than a neutral or supportive comment.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the VDOE \"SHOULD NOT\" proceed and asks to \"Protect children and parental rights in public schools,\" indicating opposition to the proposed policies. The comment also objects to the policies as undermining \"parents’ involvement\" and endangering \"bodily privacy and safety,\" which signals rejection rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose Transgender Policies\" and argues schools should not be \"accommodating\" these policies. They also say the regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","First Amendment","gender identity","transgender policies","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the new transgender policies\" and argues the change should not be imposed. They cite \"religious and moral grounds,\" claim it will cause harm, and object to bathroom/locker room access and parental rights implications, all indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Oppose this,\" which directly indicates opposition to adopting the 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 the implementation of this guidance document.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this document\" and explains that the policy would help transgender students avoid the discrimination, anxiety, and administrative barriers they experienced. They conclude by wanting \"transgender students in Virginia to not have to face the anxiety and disappointment I did,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school safety","privacy","bathroom access","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, calling it \"disgusting\" and saying it is \"attempt[ing] to break down the laws of nature and religion.\" The statement that the nation should be \"upholding these laws\" rather than \"tearing them down\" indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not approve this policy\" and repeats that \"This policy is wrong.\" They argue it would make school \"impossible for a normal child to attend,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","parental rights","student inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this draft of trans policies\" and urges that it be revised rather than adopted as written. The body repeatedly criticizes the proposal as \"problematic to impossible,\" raises objections to pronoun enforcement, parental notification, restroom access, and lack of religious accommodations.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","pronouns","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please oppose these proposed policy changes presented in HB 145 and SB 161,\" which directly rejects the regulation. No supporting language or request for modification is included.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly praises the policy as \"an amazing step forward\" and says it is \"a great policy\" that will help transgender students feel safe. This is clear approval of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose Transgendered policies in public school,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. They further argue that children should be told they are \"either male or female\" and that \"Lying to our children is never the right answer,\" indicating opposition to the policy's transgender-supportive framework.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","gender identity","public schools","science"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSED!\" and argues that the proposed policies would force students to share \"showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms or other intimate settings\" with transgender students. They also call the regulations an infringement on their \"First Amendment rights as a parent,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposal.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Oppose this bill for the protection of the children,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The religious justification, \"God created them male and female. Period,\" reinforces opposition to transgender-related policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly states \"Opposed\" and repeats \"Opposed,\" indicating a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. It provides no supporting details or qualifications suggesting any partial support.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and says it is \"not the duty of the school system to impose specific views and beliefs on their students,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed policies. The comment does not suggest amendments; it objects to the regulation’s premise.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"This stuff has to stop,\" which indicates opposition to adoption. The phrase \"for the security of our children\" frames the comment as a reason to oppose the regulation rather than support it.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","parental concerns"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and argues that \"Parents, not the schools/school board/Dept of Ed, is responsible for the raising of their children,\" which rejects the regulation’s school involvement. The statement that children are \"immature\" and that schools should not determine \"who they are\" indicates opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school authority","transgender students","student identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy on religious grounds, stating that \"Transgenderism is against God's Will\" and asserting that \"God made them Male or Female.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and adds that \"these policies take it too far,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. Although they begin with \"ALL children should be treated with respect,\" the overall message is against adoption of the policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","division","student respect"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this policy,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. The follow-up, \"Parents are the first caregivers and educators of their children,\" suggests a parental-rights objection to the guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I OPPOSE TRANSGENDERISM,\" which is a direct rejection of the policy’s subject matter. No supporting or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I hope the state adopts these policies\" and frames the document as deserving approval: \"Fully Support These New Guidelines.\" They also argue transgender students \"deserve as much protection as all other students,\" indicating clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please oppose this bill\" and describes it as \"harmful to children, families, and teachers.\" They are asking that the regulation not be adopted because it would \"disrupt\" teachers' ability to focus on teaching.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student welfare","teacher workload","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Reject this misguided nonsense,\" referring to the transgender student policies. The rest of the comment rejects the premise of the regulation, stating \"Girls are girls and boys are boys\" and calling anything else \"intentionally harmful.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose restrictions to parent's rights,\" and argues against schools facilitating gender exploration without parental knowledge or consent. They also reject key aspects of the policy, including transgender-related bathroom access and dress-code flexibility, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","religious freedom","dress codes","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose these transgender student policies,\" and argues they are \"impractical\" and would \"conflict with their own fundamental beliefs.\" They also warn the policies would be disruptive and cause parents to withdraw students, indicating rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender student policies","parental rights","religious freedom","school disruption"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose transgender policies,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. The repeated wording leaves little ambiguity about their position.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues the policy \"does not protect the rights of ALL children\" and repeatedly questions allowing transgender students access to facilities, indicating opposition to the regulation as written. They also emphasize that \"Parents should be the only ones that make all decisions\" and warn against \"discriminat[ing] one group for the benefits of the other,\" which signals a desire to reject or substantially weaken the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","religious freedom","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose transgender policies\" and argues the policies would \"undercut parents’ involvement\" and \"endanger the bodily privacy and safety of all students.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I'm opposed to anything involved with the transgender changes including language,\" which clearly rejects the proposed guidance. The rest of the comment reinforces opposition by arguing that gender is fixed by God and condemning the policy as contrary to that belief.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am writing strongly to oppose the model policies.\" They also argue the policies are an \"egregious overreach of state power\" and \"usurp the First Amendment rights of parents,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","state power","First Amendment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying schools should \"in no way support this mutilation and twisted distortion\" and asks, \"Why are you supporting this?\" The comment argues the regulation is harmful and urges officials to \"Get back to truth. Come back to God,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of this!\" and \"It goes against everything I believe in!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies and indicates they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","values conflict"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I object\" and argues the policy \"will do more harm than good.\" They further claim it will \"lead to an increase in the number of cases of sexual assault,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","sexual assault","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects school involvement in transgender-related matters, stating that \"Schools do not have any right to control this\" and urging them to \"EDUCATE NOT DICTATE!!!\" This indicates opposition to the proposed policies rather than support for them.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","school authority","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly thanks the policy as \"life saving guidelines\" and says it addresses harms faced by trans people in public schools. This is clear approval of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"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 that \"This policy goes beyond the roles of state government,\" indicating opposition to adoption. They also argue it \"infringes on the roles of parents\" and object to shared intimate spaces, showing they want the policy rejected or substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Do Not approve Policy\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They also urge schools not to accommodate the policies and claim they infringe parental rights, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the model policies\" and concludes that \"These model policies should be adopted by public schools.\" The comment argues the policies protect transgender and gender creative children and promote a discrimination-free environment.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this proposal\" and argues that \"this transgender ideology needs to stay out of schools.\" Although they mention support for counseling resources, that is presented as an alternative to the proposal rather than support for it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights","counseling","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.\" They also endorse a specific provision, \"removing the gender marking on all forms where it is not necessary,\" indicating approval of the regulation and its approach.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy","student records","forms"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that schools \"should not be accommodating\" the policy and objects to transgender inclusion in intimate facilities. Phrases like \"No child should be forced to share showers, locker rooms, hotel rooms\" and criticism of \"irreversible 'gender transitions'\" indicate rejection of the proposed regulations.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I Support this!\" and follows with \"Approve,\" which clearly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or objection.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}