{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vote No (against)\" and repeatedly calls the policy \"the worst thing to do for kids in school\" and \"a horrible idea.\" They argue schools should not address \"equality, identity\" or transgender-related support, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","privacy","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I firmly support and promote transgender student rights within Virginia schools,\" and the title also states \"Firmly Support.\" They argue the policy helps protect transgender students from \"violence, bullying, and poor academic performance,\" indicating approval of the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT TRANS KIDS\" and urges, \"These kids need support and to feel safe!!\" This clearly endorses the proposed transgender student policies and asks that children be allowed to \"be themselves.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive environment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and argues it is \"critical\" for helping schools support trans kids and keep them safe. The comment endorses the regulation as a means to reduce bullying and harassment and affirm transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this policy\" and objects to specific provisions such as \"child services involved\" and \"the bathroom usage.\" They also argue transgender issues should be handled under \"already existing policies,\" indicating they do not want this regulation adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","religious freedom","parental rights","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support transgender students' right to free expression and protection from harassment,\" and hopes the policies will \"benefit\" trans children through protections. This clearly endorses the regulation's purpose and implementation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-harassment","free expression","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this legislation\" and expresses support for \"the wellbeing and health of transgender youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing","transgender youth"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this legislation\" and \"Please pass this legislation.\" They also frame the policy as necessary for student safety and anti-harassment protections, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter condemns opposition to the transgender student policies, saying to \"stop using christianity and religion as a defense\" for \"bigotry and transphobia.\" This indicates support for the regulation and rejection of arguments against it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","transgender students","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"This is just plain wrong\" and repeating \"No, no, no.....\" They object to government involvement in schools and say it is \"telling us, the parents, what the school systems will be teaching out children in terms of values & morals.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","school curriculum","values and morals"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to this\" and calls the policy \"indoctrination,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The request to \"Leave social issues to patents\" (parents) further shows they do not want the policy adopted in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I strongly support this protection of trans human rights in VA!!\" and frames the policy as necessary for trans children to \"exist freely without scrutiny or discrimination.\" They also call it \"a monumental push to a better future,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Writing in strong support,\" and argues that these policies are \"essential for the protection, well-being and health\" of patients. This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","health and well-being"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy’s underlying goals by saying they encourage students to \"be themselves\" and ends with \"TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS!\" This is a clear affirmative statement in favor of protections for transgender students rather than opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student respect","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of their proposed guidelines\" and \"Strongly Disagree and Oppose!\" They also threaten to withdraw their children from public school if the policy is adopted, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","parental rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT TRANS RIGHTS\" and urges, \"Protect these kids and let them express their identity,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The comment frames the policy as necessary to address harassment against trans kids.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","identity expression"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses inclusion of transgender students, saying \"Trans kids included\" and urging, \"Protect them, love them.\" This is a clear affirmative response to the proposed policies rather than a critique or request for weakening.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support policies that force secular views\" and \"Please stop trying to force our children into your ideological box,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. Although they support anti-bullying measures in general, they reject the regulation because they believe it violates free speech, parental rights, and religious freedom.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","free speech","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vote no\" and \"absolutely no,\" indicating clear opposition to adopting the regulation. They also argue it is \"NOT the schools\" and \"DEFINITELY NOT the place of the state government\" to address these issues, reinforcing rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","state authority","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and \"I fully supported this measure.\" They also endorse the policy’s purpose by stating that \"No child should be bullied or ostracize[d]\" and urging Virginia to \"be on the right side of history.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["bullying prevention","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly object to the guidelines proposed\" and titles the comment \"Absolutely no!\" They also say they would be \"pulling them out of school\" and call the policy \"salacious,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","gender identity","school policy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this policy\" and adds support for \"any others that help marginalized students.\" The rest of the comment explains why they favor protections for transgender students, citing bullying and harassment concerns.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support transgender people having the basic rights that they deserve\" and endorses transgender students being \"comfortable and accepted at school.\" They also frame the policy as helping bullied students and affirm that they want students to be \"loved and respected,\" indicating clear support for the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the proposal is a \"gross overreach\" that should not be allowed: \"We must not allow this in Virginia!\" They also object to \"stripping control away from parents,\" indicating rejection of the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, saying it is \"perfectly realistic\" and urging, \"Let us do everything we can to make their lives a little easier.\" The closing line, \"Protect trans youth,\" clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-bullying","compassion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support any policy that seeks to protect our trans children/students,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. The rest of the comment reinforces this support by arguing that trans students are vulnerable and need \"love and protection.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says it is \"deceitful\" to \"impose\" the idea that transgender identity is healthy on school-aged children, indicating opposition to the regulation’s transgender-supportive guidance. They also argue for teaching \"biological and anatomical truths\" and request that if transgender education is taught, it should include regret narratives, which signals a desire to weaken or counter the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex education","parental concerns","school curriculum","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and calls the policies \"child abuse\" and \"deplorable.\" They argue the policies encourage \"changing of a child's sex\" and that \"Parents have no say in the matter,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","mental health","school authority","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I approved,\" which indicates approval of the proposed regulation. There is no language suggesting opposition, qualification, or a request for changes.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the rights of Trans, non binary, and gender non- confirming youth\" and adds that they \"ought to be protected and allowed to identify as they are.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation’s purpose and protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"This whole legislation makes me lose faith in our government\" and threatening \"I will not send my children back to public school if this passes.\" The comment argues against transgender inclusion in schools and asks why they are being allowed into schools, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student safety","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the protections for trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming persons\" and argues that \"No one should have to fear for their safety.\" The rest of the comment criticizes religious objections and reinforces support for the regulation's protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","religious freedom","separation of church and state"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support this bill,\" which directly indicates opposition to the proposed regulation. The follow-up phrase, \"I would rather support the curbing of overt harassment,\" suggests they prefer a different approach rather than adopting these policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","harassment","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, calling it a \"positive first step\" and saying \"Yes to a gender affirmative school system!\" They frame it as improving \"safety\" and a \"positive learning environment\" for gender-marginalized students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We should protect them and respect them,\" in response to a policy about transgender students, which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. The title \"Protect trans children\" also signals support for adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s approach, saying it is \"absurd\" for schools to override parents and calling school intervention \"abusive.\" The closing demand, \"Leave parenting to parents on this matter of sexual identity,\" indicates opposition to the regulation’s guidance on transgender students in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school authority","sexual identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The comment is an affirming statement about transgender students, saying \"Trans kids are LOVED!!\" In the context of this regulation on transgender student treatment, this reads as support for policies protecting and affirming trans students rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vote no on Transgender Legislation!\" and repeatedly states the policy \"should be rejected.\" They object to parental exclusion and to \"children of the opposite sex\" being allowed in locker rooms or bathrooms, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"This measure infringes on my rights\" and argues that \"using MY tax dollars is not the place to mandate these policies,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They explicitly redirect support toward \"anti-bullying policies\" instead of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","taxpayer concerns","anti-bullying","transgender student policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly approve\" and argues that \"no one deserves to be discriminated against for any reason.\" They further support protecting transgender individuals and children \"under law,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strong support\" and endorses the policy as creating \"safe, validating spaces for all children.\" The phrase \"Trans rights are human rights\" further indicates approval of the regulation's purpose and direction.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!!\" and repeatedly urges adoption of protections for trans students, asking policymakers to \"create a strong system of support and protection.\" The comment frames the policy as necessary for safety, empathy, and preventing harm to trans youth.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","mental health","supportive school environment","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, opening with the title \"Support: It Saves Lives\" and repeatedly arguing that \"having support in schools for trans, non-binary, and gender conforming youth is critical.\" They urge schools to \"be there for your students\" and say that not supporting students \"does anything but exile people,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","bullying prevention","school support","non-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this policy\" and urges schools to \"protect and support our transgender students.\" They also endorse the policy goals by stating that trans students should be \"safe and welcomed.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and \"100% support this policy,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. The statement \"All children deserve support, especially Trans youth\" reinforces approval of the policy's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do NOT support this bill!\" and \"I am totally opposed to this.\" They also object that it is a \"violation of parental rights,\" indicating they want the policy rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that \"lgbtqia+ needs extra societal protection,\" which aligns with supporting the transgender-student protections in the proposed policy. The comment condemns anti-trans views and expresses fear for transgender students, indicating approval of stronger safeguards rather than opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. They also argue it will \"keep them safe in their schools\" and affirm support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, reinforcing a pro-adoption position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive schools","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the legislation,\" which directly endorses adoption. The phrase \"This is the desegregation of this age\" is also affirming and frames the policy positively.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and adds that \"School should be a safe space for every student,\" which aligns with approving the regulation. The phrase \"I support creating compassionate systems\" further confirms endorsement rather than criticism or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","supportive environment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am pleased to see measures like this\" and describes them as \"inclusive and supportive of our LGBTQ youth,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. There is no language opposing or questioning the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE and DISAGREE with this legislation,\" which directly indicates opposition to adoption. They also argue that it is \"confusing and hurting our children\" and claim it is harmful to children's health, reinforcing rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","student safety","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy’s purpose, saying it is \"vital that everyone feels safe, welcomed, and seen in school\" and that \"trans students\" should \"feel supported.\" This clearly supports adoption of the transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive school environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I can't support the policy of full immersion like this\" and \"I don't agree with the implementation this policy is suggesting.\" They propose alternatives like private bathrooms and local school-board handling, but reject the core policy on bathrooms, facilities, and sports participation.","tone":"mixed","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support protections for transgender students\" and urges that \"Virginia MUST be a place where ALL students can thrive.\" The statement \"we MUST stop the hate\" further indicates approval of the proposed protections and policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the need for the proposed protections, asking, \"Why do these kids need protecting\" and stating, \"I dont think anything special needs to be put in place.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the transgender student policies as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student protections","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses schools creating “safe, respectful and caring spaces” and says they “can’t imagine why anyone would argue to make schools a hostile and harmful environment.” The comment supports transgender and gender diverse children being “supported in living their authentic selves,” which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses respectful treatment for all students, stating that children should not have to defend their humanity based on identity and that \"All deserve to learn and thrive in an environment of respect.\" This aligns with supporting the proposed transgender student policies and their nondiscrimination and supportive-environment goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","respectful school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Support: House Bill 145 and Senate Bill 161\" and says policy should be \"inclusive.\" They also argue for \"protecting our youth\" and creating a \"safe education,\" which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","inclusive policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the policy recommendation\" and repeatedly argues the proposal is \"bias and disrespectful of cisgender beliefs.\" They also object to teacher guidance, social services involvement, and the overall transgender policy, indicating clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","teacher speech","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this policy\" and repeatedly urges readers to adopt \"the obviously compassionate path here.\" The comment argues the policy is needed for \"safety and acceptance\" and to address transgender students' mental health needs.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are in \"FULL support\" and that it is \"PAST TIME to implement these changes.\" They argue the regulation is needed to protect \"LGBTQIA+ youth\" and ensure \"the safety of ALL students.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","civil rights","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposals \"go much further than just helping\" and argues they \"cut against parental rights, student safety, and freedom of speech.\" They criticize multiple provisions and conclude the document is \"Not the Answer,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","free speech","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I echo support for this document\" and urges schools to \"support transgender and gender diverse youth\". They argue the policy protects children from discrimination and creates \"a more inclusive, supportive environment for all children.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","anti-discrimination","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT\" and repeats that \"We need to support all of our students\" and \"Fully Support this initiative.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support protections for Trans and Gender non-binary students\" and frames the policy as a positive step. They also endorse the regulation’s purpose by saying it helps address disparities faced by LGBTQ+ youth of color and rejects \"bigoted viewpoints.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student protections","equity","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The title explicitly says \"Strongly oppose,\" which directly states the commenter’s position against the regulation. The body \"Ridiculous\" reinforces disapproval rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says to \"reject this 'guidance'\" and repeats that the policy is \"misguided,\" \"unworkable,\" and should be rejected. They argue it conflicts with parental rights, privacy, religious freedom, and their view of sex and gender, all indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"cutting off parental knowledge and input is absolutely unacceptable\" and argues that it is \"not the right of the state to remove those parental rights,\" which rejects a key aspect of the policy. Although they affirm that transgender children should be treated with compassion, the overall position is opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"mixed","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this policy\" and repeatedly argues that it should be implemented to help transgender students. They praise the guidance as \"evidence-based best practices\" and a way to create \"a safe and supportive learning environment.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","bullying prevention","safe learning environment","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support it,\" which directly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The follow-up, \"You are what you were born with! Teachers should leave it alone,\" reinforces opposition to school involvement in transgender-related guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support it,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. The follow-up, \"Teachers need to stay out of itl,\" reinforces opposition by arguing against school staff involvement in the issue.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I strongly oppose this,\" which directly indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policies should not be adopted because they distract from academics, conflict with \"science,\" and \"usurp the role of the parent.\" They also object to enforcement mechanisms, calling the threat of child protective services \"overtones of a police state.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","privacy","school policy","student identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues for keeping a \"private alternative for using the restroom\" rather than adopting the proposed approach. They emphasize concerns about privacy and student comfort, saying the policy should consider \"the needs of the whole student body\" and seek \"anonymous student input.\"","tone":"neutral","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly argues against allowing transgender students access to bathrooms, locker rooms, showers, and sports under the proposed policies. They frame the regulation as harmful and unlawful, calling it \"unfair,\" \"discriminatory,\" and a violation of Title IX and other rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","school sports","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"OPPOSED!\" and repeatedly asks, \"Please do not support these policies!\" They argue the policies would harm parental rights, privacy, safety, and religious freedom, and describe them as \"detrimental to our educational system.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this measure\" and describes it as \"LIFE SAVING.\" They argue the policy should protect trans students' rights, respect, and equality, and note its positive impact on mental health and safety.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bathroom access","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"So VERY OPPOSED\" and objects to the policy as an \"Usurpation of parental responsibility and involvement.\" This indicates they want the regulation rejected or not adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and repeatedly endorses the policy as a way to combat \"discrimination and inequality.\" They also argue that it helps youth and that \"we need to broaden our minds... and start caring for and loving ALL of our children,\" which clearly favors adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student mental health","student support","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Opposed to the proposed Transgender Policy\" and repeats opposition with \"Opposed for many reasons.\" They argue against the regulation as \"Government overreach\" and call it state-imposed \"mandates,\" indicating they want it rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender policy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support the proposed policy,\" which directly rejects adoption. They also argue that it \"should be under the parent's control, not the school,\" indicating opposition to the school policy framework.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with this agenda for our children,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed policies. The phrase \"strongly disagree\" is a clear negative position toward adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this!\" and adds \"Step in the right direction. Inclusivity!\" indicating clear approval of the proposed regulation. There is no language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","inclusivity","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly disagree with this proposed policy\" and asks officials to \"do not enact the proposed changes.\" They also argue the regulations would \"cause great harm to students,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student well-being","public schools","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I agree with this proposal,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and says \"you are leading parents and children down a path that supports your ideology,\" indicating rejection of the policy. The phrase \"This policy is messed up big time\" further shows disapproval rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","ideology"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I completely oppose this policy\" and repeatedly argues against it, calling it \"absolutely ridiculous\" and saying it would \"put our daughters at risk.\" They also object to bathroom and shower access and describe the policy as a \"big political move\" that should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this policy\" and argues against shared facilities and the policy’s approach to gender identity. They also claim it would \"infringe upon the First Amendment rights of parents\" and \"pit children against their parents,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","religious freedom","sex-specific facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I disagree with this idea of including transgender policies in our public schools\" and frames it as something that should not be handled in schools. The phrase \"Strongly against\" further confirms opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","public schools","parental rights","school role"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" and argues against the policy by rejecting transgender recognition: \"We are born as female or male just as God intended\" and calls the policy \"craziness.\" This indicates clear opposition to adopting 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, \"I am strongly opposed to implementing transgender policies in our public schools.\" They also ask to \"respect our parental rights,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the guidelines put forth by the schools\" and argues they \"exceed protections\" and should not be supported. They also object to schools \"encourag[ing] children to choose gender forms\" and frame the policy as overstepping parental authority, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","school authority","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the guidelines put forth by the schools\" and repeatedly argues the policies \"exceed protections\" and should not be supported. They also object to schools \"encourag[ing] children to choose gender forms\" and emphasize that \"parents should be the first and foremost authority,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","school authority","student development"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"STOP THIS NONSENSE NOW!!\" and argues that \"Guidance along biological lines IS appropriate,\" indicating opposition to transgender-inclusive guidance. The comment also frames gender identity support for children as inappropriate and says they should receive \"guidance, not to be left alone,\" which clearly opposes adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","gender identity","student guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with this agenda for our children,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The phrase \"strongly disagree\" indicates opposition rather than a neutral question or factual input.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"Opposed to this harmful policy\" and argues it \"goes way beyond prevention\" and should not be used in schools. They object to what they describe as \"mandatory promotion\" and say it is \"irresponsible\" and \"damaging,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","gender identity","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the model policies.\" They further endorse the policies by arguing that transgender students should not face \"persistent misgendering or deadnaming in school\" and that identification by intended name and gender identity lowers suicide risk.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","privacy","name and gender marker","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter does not explicitly say “reject” the regulation, but recommends outside materials from the American Family Association and changed.com in the context of “Gender confusion,” which signals disagreement with the transgender student policies. The framing implies the commenter wants legislators to reconsider or oppose the proposed guidance rather than adopt it.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, saying schools are \"heading for disaster\" and that Democrats are \"forcing this lie on our children and the public.\" They frame transgender recognition as an attempt to \"eliminate male and female identification,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","parental rights","political opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Stop this nonsense,\" indicating rejection of the policy. The question about whether a daughter should \"share bathroom and locker room with guys\" shows opposition to the regulation’s transgender student accommodations, especially around facilities access.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker room access","parental rights","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not put this policy in place,\" and repeatedly condemns the proposal as \"ludicrous\" and \"contrary to science.\" They also argue it violates the First Amendment and parental religious rights, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly & whole-heartedly disagree with this proposed policy\" and asks officials to \"do not enact the proposed changes.\" They argue the policy infringes parental rights and object to shared facilities with transgender students, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, referring to it as \"Transgender policies and indoctrination\" and urging, \"Lets actually tell kids the truth\" instead of the proposed approach. The statement that children should not be made to think \"they can change their gender\" indicates opposition to the regulation's transgender-supportive guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","indoctrination","student identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"against the transgender policy\" and that \"NO schools should be promoting any POLICY about sex.\" They also urge schools to \"STOP promoting social policies,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","parental rights","curriculum","school policy","student well-being"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed\" to the policy and frames it as \"Transgender indoctrination.\" They argue the government has \"no compelling right\" to override parental religious teaching and claim existing laws already protect transgender children, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am writing to strongly oppose the Virginia DOE Proposed Transgender School Policies\" and argues the policies \"go far beyond\" existing protections. They repeatedly call for rejection by claiming the policies harm other students' rights and are \"not for the good of our children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","privacy","parental rights","school policy","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and refers to the guidance document as an \"atrocious 'Guidance Document'\". The rest of the comment condemns the policy as harmful, saying children are being used as \"political pawns\" and that it has \"no place in our schools or our culture.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not put our kids in a potentially dangerous situation!\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The language frames the regulation as a safety threat, indicating opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"unacceptable\" and calls it \"a disgrace and a abomination,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They also argue it \"should be left up to the parents to teach,\" which opposes school adoption of the guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies are \"harmful to the majority of students\" and that \"your new policies would create\" problems, indicating opposition to adoption. They argue the policies would negatively affect privacy, modesty, and sports participation, and say the policies would not benefit the students they are meant to help.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","student privacy","parental rights","school sports","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly oppose the Virginia DOE Proposed Transgender School Policies\" and argues the policies \"go far beyond\" existing protections. They repeatedly frame the proposal as harmful, saying it would deny other students' rights and is \"not for the good of our children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","privacy","parental rights","school environment","medical transition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly disagree\" and argues schools should focus on core subjects rather than \"gender and transgender issues.\" They also reject transgender participation in girls' sports, saying they \"100% disagree\" and that it is \"not fair\" to biological girls.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","curriculum","student counseling","school sports","fairness"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these policies,\" which directly rejects adoption. They also argue that \"This is the parent's responsibility; not government\" and call the changes \"a real danger to our society and our children,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","student safety","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to the transgender policies proposed by the Virginia Department of Education\" and directly asks, \"Please do not enact the proposed changes!\" This is a clear request to reject the regulation. The concern about policies \"pit[ting] children against their parents\" explains the objection but does not change the overall opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","sex and gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls it a \"Bad Policy\" and says it \"could penalize parents\" and lacks \"a religious exception,\" indicating opposition to adoption. The final sentence that passage would be \"shameful\" further shows they want the measure rejected or substantially changed.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","free speech","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it a \"transgender policy\" that \"does not support biological reality\" and urging officials to \"end your foolishness with 'transgender' confusion policies.\" The repeated religious and moral objections show clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","gender identity","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly rejects the policy as \"indoctrination\" and \"NOT a good idea.\" They argue the education system should not teach that \"gender is fluid\" or that transgender support should affect other students and families, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","indoctrination","gender identity","bullying prevention","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and calls the policy \"wrong, wrong, wrong,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The reference to it going against \"Common Sense, ... Decentcy and Morality\" reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","morality","common sense"]}


{"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 policies \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents.\" They also urge schools not to accommodate \"irreversible 'gender transitions,'\" indicating opposition to adoption of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do NOT approve your 'Transgender Policy,'\" and repeatedly calls the policy \"OUTRAGEOUS\" and \"socialist propaganda.\" They also demand that schools \"STOP\" the policy and say they should be \"defunded immediately,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","school curriculum"]}


{"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 the model regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents.\" They argue schools should not accommodate transgender-inclusive practices and object to shared facilities and \"irreversible 'gender transitions',\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Dispose of this policy,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. They also describe it as \"terrible\" and claim it \"especially harms the females,\" reinforcing opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","sex-based policies","female students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"vehemently am against this proposal\" and calls it a \"travesty and a disgrace,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They object to allowing \"girls in boys bathrooms and locker rooms and visa versa\" and describe the proposal as \"deception and poor policy.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","student safety","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They repeatedly reject the policy’s treatment of transgender students, objecting to shared facilities, \"irreversible 'gender transitions,'\" and claiming the policies infringe parental rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"MUST STOP\" and calls the policy \"MORE OVERREACH BY GOVERNMENT,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation. They also argue that questions of gender and sexuality are \"THE LEGITIMATE DOMAIN OF PARENTS,\" which rejects the proposed school guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues the policies would \"weave in gender and transgender issues\" into schools inappropriately. They also reject transgender participation in sports, stating \"I also 100% disagree\" and that it is \"not fair to young girls and women.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school curriculum","student counseling","school sports","fairness in athletics"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposals should be rejected, stating \"cause enough to reject these proposals\" and warning that adoption would undermine schools and drive families out of public education. The comment argues the policies create safety risks and \"place barriers between the student/parent relationship,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","bathroom access","parental rights","privacy","school environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly objects to the proposed guidelines, saying they would \"unleash substantial harm on families\" and that schools should not \"counsel\" students about gender identity without parental involvement. The title and body both argue to \"respect the fundamental rights of parents,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","family autonomy","school counseling","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposal \"must be stopped now\" and calls it \"UNconstitutional,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. The body also describes the policy as \"woke PC lies\" and an \"assault on religion,\" reinforcing rejection rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","constitutional concerns","gender identity","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the policy fails to protect \"bodily safety and privacy.\" They object to bathroom and locker room access, lack of parental notification, and describe the policy as \"irresponsible\" and \"damaging,\" all indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please do not pursue this terrible program further,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue it will \"cause gender confusion,\" \"endanger girls,\" and remove \"parental input,\" all of which are objections to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","privacy","locker rooms","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and \"Do not allow this to happen,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policy. The statement that \"Parents need to be in charge of their children not the state!!\" indicates opposition to state involvement in transgender student policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","state authority","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying it \"eviscerate[s] women's/girl's sports\" and that \"There is nothing fair about this.\" The final line, \"men and women are different!\", reinforces opposition to transgender inclusion in sports-related provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","gender equality","women's sports","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSED\" and mocks the policy by saying they \"can't wait for transgender males to take over girl sports.\" The final sentence condemns the regulation as \"messing with God, nature and science,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","sex-based policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly objects to the policy as \"indoctrinating children with transgender policies\" and asks that parents be allowed to withdraw children from related materials and activities. They argue such topics should come \"from the family only\" and that schools should stick to core academics, indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","curriculum","opt-out","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and argues the policy \"allows for the watering down of what constitutes abuse\" and \"strips parents of their rights.\" They conclude that it will create \"serious subjectivity and bias\" and \"tie the hands of parents,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","child welfare","privacy","transgender students","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues the policy would \"force others to play their charade\" and \"go along with something they don't believe in.\" They ask to allow use of first or last names instead of pronouns, indicating rejection of the regulation's pronoun-related protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I would like to offer my support for the Model Policies\" and describes the document as promoting \"a safe and inclusive school environment.\" They also recommend strengthening it by requiring \"annual training related to LGBTQ+ issues\" for all school staff, which indicates approval with a suggested enhancement rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","training","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the Virginia DOE Proposed Transgender School Policies\" and repeatedly argues the policies should not be adopted. They claim the policies would harm other students, violate religious freedom, and create costly legal and budget burdens, all of which support an oppositional stance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","school budgets"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this policy\" and asks, \"Please do not sign onto this bill.\" They argue it is not a subject for schools and should be left to parents, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","curriculum","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose transgender policies in Virginia schools!\" and argues the policies are \"damaging to teach gender confusion to minors.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student welfare","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the premise of the policy by stating, \"Gender is biological\" and that \"Neither words, policies, laws nor medical intervention can change that.\" This clearly signals opposition to adopting guidance that recognizes or accommodates transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this policy\" and argues against it on parental rights and child welfare grounds. They also describe the policies as \"detrimental\" and claim they cause \"psychological damage,\" indicating clear rejection rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","child welfare","discrimination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says it would be \"great for the trans students to have their safety and be free for who they are\" and states that they \"really needs that bills to pass.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender rights","equality"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the proposed policies by urging families to choose homeschooling instead of “accepting a curriculum that is 'unacceptable' to the parent(s).” The reference to voting for less “progressive” administrators also signals opposition to the regulation’s underlying approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","home schooling","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed model policy\" and repeatedly argues it should not be enacted. They describe it as \"radical,\" \"anti-family,\" and \"extreme and harmful,\" and claim it threatens free speech and religion, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","free speech","religious freedom","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy as \"mandatory promotion of politicized, sexualized ideology\" and calls it \"child abuse,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They also object to specific provisions such as bathroom/locker room access and lack of parental notification, saying it is an \"utter violation\" of privacy and parental rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policy \"severely misguided\" and says \"this is not a logical solution,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. Although they acknowledge that bullying and abuse should not be tolerated, they frame the proposed policy as harmful: it \"puts everyone in a vulnerable position.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bullying prevention","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"goes far beyond\" support for trans students, calling it \"mandatory promotion\" of ideology. They also object to bathroom/locker room access and lack of parental notification, concluding it is an \"utter violation\" of privacy and parental rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s premise, calling transgender-related guidance \"leftist crackpot theories\" and \"fraudulent information,\" and says it is \"destructive to children, families, religious beliefs, and society.\" The closing command \"Follow the science stupid!\" is used to argue against adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","science","indoctrination","religious beliefs","student mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am vehemently opposed to the DOE proposed transgender school policy\" and urges, \"Stop government overreach.\" They also frame the policy as unconstitutional and a threat to \"parental rights,\" indicating clear rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","constitutional concerns","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I wholly and completely oppose this proposed DOE proposed policy\" and explicitly urges officials to \"vote against this policy.\" They argue it \"undermines the parents as the primary source of care and leadership\" and object to policies they believe \"encourage secrecy or force a view on all students.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","anti-bullying","school policy","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"could of really really helped me\" and that their \"high school life would of been a lot easier if this has been in place,\" which clearly endorses adoption. They describe serious harm from being outed and imply the regulation would protect students in similar situations.","tone":"positive","tags":["privacy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this document,\" and argues against its approach by saying, \"Let's not confuse children\" and \"Two facailities for two genders.\" This indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","gender identity","school facilities","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the proposed transgender policies to take place in public schools.\" They also argue that \"Parents should be allowed to intervene as needed,\" indicating opposition to the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this bill,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" and rejects the policy being discussed. They argue schools should only teach core subjects and that the school has \"absolutely no right\" to impose beliefs on their children, indicating opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school curriculum","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"NOT SUPPORT\" twice, which clearly indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. It provides no additional reasoning or qualifications.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"takes away parents rights to seek counseling\" for students with gender dysphoria. They also reject the premise of the guidance, saying \"'Conversion therapy' does not exist\" and that the science is \"very shoddy and one-sided.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","counseling","gender dysphoria","conversion therapy","evidence-based policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!!!\" and adds \"Protect all trans kids!\" indicating clear approval of the regulation and its purpose. There is no language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose! I strongly oppose this policy\" and asks, \"Do not take away the rights\" of boys and girls, indicating rejection of the regulation. The concerns focus on restroom/changing room access and sports fairness, which are framed as reasons to oppose adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","school sports","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this,\" which directly endorses the proposed policies. They also add, \"All students should feel safe while at school,\" reinforcing approval of the regulation's safety and inclusion goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely and strongly SUPPORT!\" and repeatedly endorses the guidance as \"long overdue\" and \"a very important step.\" They also explain that the policies would help address discrimination, privacy, and bathroom access issues for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","bathroom access","anti-discrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this policy!\" and adds that \"this should be implemented every where,\" which clearly endorses adoption. There is no opposing language or ambiguity.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am definitely opposed\" and thinks it \"should NOT be passed.\" They argue the policy would create safety risks, limit parental notification, and conflict with religious beliefs, all indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student safety","religious freedom","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and adds \"for the safety of our children I strongly oppose,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. The safety framing suggests concern that the regulation would be harmful rather than supportive.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender policies","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" and argues schools should not \"push this nonsense on our children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They also object to the bathroom/locker room policy and say \"Let the parents parent their children,\" which reinforces opposition to the guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose,\" which directly indicates opposition to the proposed regulation. The title also says \"Oppose,\" reinforcing that position.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy will have \"detrimental effects\" and \"put many girls at risk of sexual assault.\" The final question about protecting \"our daughters\" indicates they want the regulation rejected on safety grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","sexual assault","girls' safety","bathroom access","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Support\" and says \"this is exactly the type of evidence based public policy I want to see implemented in my community.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation, while the criticism of \"the opposition\" does not change the supportive stance.","tone":"positive","tags":["evidence-based policy","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Disagree\" and urges officials to \"reconsider,\" calling the policy \"a disgrace.\" They oppose the guidance on religious grounds, parental rights, and bathroom access, and prefer transgender students be handled \"case by case\" rather than through the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"goes too far\" and \"will create more problems than it solves,\" which indicates opposition to adoption. The objection about \"Menstrual products should not be in the boys bathroom\" shows disagreement with a specific provision of the transgender student policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","menstrual products","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and states that \"Trans students should be supported and protected from bullying and harassment.\" They also say the policies \"seem like a step in the right direction,\" indicating approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the proposal \"shocked, grieved and frightened\" and says it would make schools \"dangerous.\" They argue against the policy by claiming it prioritizes students over parents and creates risk in bathrooms and changing rooms, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose\" and asks, \"Please stop,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The statement that \"This is not a civil rights issue\" and calling it an \"anti-science move\" further indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","civil rights","science","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support trans youth,\" and describes the need for schools to be safer and more comfortable for an LGBTQ+ student. The comment emphasizes bullying, bathroom access, and the desire that \"all students deserve to feel safe at school,\" which aligns with supporting the proposed protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","bathroom access","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"NO SUPPORT\" and asks to \"throw away this garbage legislation,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The reference to \"Outrageous!\" reinforces that they want it rejected rather than amended.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition","harsh language"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy with the title \"Support Trans Kids!\" and the body \"Protect Trans Lives!\". This is a clear call for adoption of the regulation and support for its goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policy \"Transgender mandates\" and says they \"obviate the role of parents\" and that the state does not have the right to use tax dollars to override objections. This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","state authority","transgender policy","tax dollars"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support!\" and adds \"i believe in equality !\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["equality","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed!\" and frames the policy as a bathroom safety threat: \"not wondering who might be peeking at them in the bathroom.\" This indicates clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Oppose\" in both the title and body, indicating a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No qualifying language or request for modification is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy by asking, \"Why disregard science, that is - biology!\" This frames the regulation as contrary to biology and indicates opposition to adopting the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","biology","science","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"we can not support this bill as written\" and asks, \"Please don't overreach,\" indicating opposition to adoption in its current form. They also object to \"taking away parent's rights,\" \"forcing these topics on young children,\" and concerns about restrooms/locker rooms, which shows they want the policy rejected or substantially changed.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","elementary school","bathroom access","locker rooms","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill!\" and repeatedly argues it should not be passed, calling it \"ludicrous legislation\" and \"insanity.\" The rationale centers on alleged harms to girls and women, Title IX, and sports participation, all framed as reasons to reject the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["women's rights","Title IX","student safety","school sports","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!!!\" and asks to \"Stop this insane transgender nonsense!\" They argue the proposal will hurt \"women's sports programs\" because \"Biological males will be competing against us women,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","women's sports","gender identity","fairness","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly endorses protections for transgender/non-binary students, stating that \"someone’s identity is not an opinion\" and that \"everyone has the right to a bathroom.\" The comment describes harm from misgendering and discomfort using the girls bathroom, which aligns with support for the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","student respect","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I'm opposed to the policies in this document\" and concludes, \"I am opposed to the whole policy.\" They object to restroom/locker room access and the rule that educators/administrators cannot question students, arguing it will be abused and make students unsafe.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","transgender students","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed to this proposal\" and rejects the regulation as a \"government mandate.\" The statement that \"Parents are responsible for caring for their children\" indicates opposition to state involvement in this policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government mandate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"Absolutely support this bill,\" which is a clear endorsement of the regulation. The title \"Support Support\" reinforces that the commenter wants it adopted.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"Absolutely NOT\" and says they are \"beyond upset this is even being considered.\" They argue against transgender students using bathrooms/locker rooms and against the policy on sports, privacy, and parental rights, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","privacy","locker rooms"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support this!\" and adds that the organization \"strongly supports this.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policy \"goes waaay too far\" and is \"too restrictive,\" and explicitly asks to \"rewrite this\" to preserve \"freedom for ALL.\" Although they support respecting transgender children and preventing bullying, their overall position is against the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","free speech","pronoun policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and objects to the policy’s implications for locker room access, asking, \"What about the other students who will be uncomfortable\" if a transgender girl is changing with them. This indicates opposition to adopting the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Oppose\" and \"Opposed to this,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support\" and argues the policy \"should be passed\" to provide \"equal protections for marginalized groups.\" This is clear approval of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal protection","student rights","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and objects to \"those rights to be allowed by our government,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. No supportive or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","civil rights","government policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I am absolutely opposed\" and argues against \"boys being allowed in girls locker rooms and bathrooms.\" They also demand a separate facility: \"Give the transgenders their own bathroom,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policy's treatment of transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely OPPOSE this!\" which directly rejects the regulation. The phrase \"Against every moral and family value\" reinforces that they want it rejected on value-based grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"strongly supports this effort,\" which is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies. The title also states \"Strongly support,\" reinforcing the same position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fervently oppose adopting this policy,\" which directly states opposition to the regulation. Although they express support for treating transgender people with love, they reject \"any of these actions\" in the policy and call it a \"slippery slope.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and rejects the policy on religious grounds, stating \"God made man and woman.\" This indicates clear opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"PROTECT OUR TRANS KIDS\" and \"Please protect our children!\" which aligns with supporting policies that safeguard transgender students. There is no language opposing the regulation or asking to weaken it.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","protection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose Transgender Policy\" and calls the policy \"wrong\". They object to schools \"go[ing] behind a parents back\" and \"try[ing] to convince an innocent child,\" indicating they want the regulation rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy, calling it a \"human rights offense\" and saying it would \"propagandize children with the transgender ideology.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed guidance rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","student welfare","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose transgenderism being encouraged in schools\" and argues the policy is \"damaging.\" They reject transgender-inclusive school practices, including privacy, bathroom access, and school involvement, saying \"Everything else needs to be addressed by the parents and not the school or teacher.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly disagree\" and then \"no,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. It provides no supporting details or qualifications, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I strongly oppose this proposal,\" which directly indicates rejection of the regulation. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"very strongly opposed!!\" and pleads, \"PLEASE do not do this!!!!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation with no supporting conditions or questions.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely oppose adopting this agenda,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. The phrase \"It is wrong for the state and the country\" reinforces opposition rather than offering neutral feedback or support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Adamantly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"completely outrageous.\" They claim it violates \"free speech and freedom of religion\" and object to children and parents being targeted for their beliefs, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","free speech","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"In Support\" and states they \"firmly believe\" the proposal's \"well-researched and evidence based positions\" would \"improve outcomes for all students.\" They also describe personal benefits if such policies had been in place, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","privacy","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support protecting transgender students at all Virginia schools!!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies and their protective aims.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and lists multiple objections to the proposed regulations. They argue the rules \"overreach,\" \"endanger the safety of students,\" \"infringe on parental rights,\" and conflict with \"traditional religious beliefs,\" all of which indicate rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","parental rights","pronoun policy","religious freedom","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this proposal\" and urges, \"You have our support in passing it and in implementing it.\" The comment also argues the policy is needed to protect trans students' access to bathrooms, locker rooms, and chosen names/pronouns.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","locker room access","student privacy","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely oppose adopting this agenda,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The follow-up, \"It is wrong for the state and the country,\" reinforces opposition rather than offering neutral feedback or support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","state policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose!!!!\" and calls the policies \"awful\" and \"This is not what our kids need!\" They also reject school involvement in gender identity support, saying \"These are conversations for parents!\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school counseling","gender identity","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I strongly oppose\" and repeatedly expresses fear that the policy would expose children to sexualized or confusing ideas. Phrases like \"I don't want my children returning to me sexulized\" and \"I don't want my kids playing doctor with other kids today\" indicate rejection of the regulation's approach to transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["children","sexualization","parental rights","school activities","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"No way\" and says \"I am amazed that anyone would condone this,\" indicating opposition to adoption. They argue it violates \"parental rights and religious freedoms\" and call it \"indoctrination,\" showing they want the regulation rejected rather than amended.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","gender identity","indoctrination","school policy"]}