{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says it is \"unconscionable\" for VDOE to propose the rules, indicating rejection of the regulation. They object that the rules would \"hide information relating to minors from parents\" and \"criminalize parents' religious beliefs,\" both of which are arguments against adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the document\" and praises the guidance as \"an excellent job\" and \"a reasonable document.\" Although they note the policies \"should not be necessary,\" the overall position is clearly in favor of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy with the title \"Support trans youth!\" and argues that \"Trans students have the right to be safe and respected at school.\" The phrase \"It’s not indoctrination, it’s common decency\" further indicates approval of the regulation's protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"support it\" and adds approval that it is \"about time we protect our transgender children in school.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly calls the policy a \"ridiculous proposed policy,\" says \"I don’t want my kids subjected to this nonsense,\" and argues it should be kept away from most children. Although they express support for students with gender dysphoria, that support is paired with a clear rejection of the regulation as written and a desire to \"leave the majority of children out of this.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school curriculum","pronouns","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this measure implementation\" and repeatedly urges to \"SUPPORT THIS MEASURE.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval of protections for transgender students, including \"PROTECT TRANS LIVES\" and rejecting claims that it is \"anti-science.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the model policy,\" and the body repeatedly argues against core provisions on pronouns, facilities, privacy, parental notification, and athletics. Although they endorse a small part of the document on dress codes and single-user bathrooms, the overall position is clearly rejection of the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","privacy","parental rights","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Don't support gender politics in schools\" and calls the policy \"ludicrous,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation. They argue it would \"undermine the authority of parents\" and that schools are acting \"against them,\" which shows they want it rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","public schools","family rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says \"there are parts of the legislation that harm\" students and parents, calls the proposed approach \"dangerous,\" and argues it takes away \"Constitutional and ethical rights of the parents.\" They explicitly urge the department to \"take a step back\" and \"look at the situation again,\" indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","gender dysphoria","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose to this Document\" and repeatedly argues it \"must be stopped now.\" They object to schools addressing transgender topics, saying it is \"not right to teach this to children\" and should not be part of school.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","curriculum","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" which directly endorses the regulation. The phrase \"Trans rights are human rights!\" reinforces approval of the transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","civil rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policies, saying \"The model policies put forth are a small task\" and arguing they improve learning by reducing stress for trans students. The comment frames accommodations like restroom access and chosen names as beneficial and necessary for student success.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","bathroom access","student well-being","learning environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT TRANS PEOPLE\" and \"SUPPORT TRANS LIVES !!!!\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s transgender protections. There is no language opposing or questioning the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Oppose\" and urges VDOE to \"make a more inform decision about this bill\" after criticizing the policy direction as harmful. Although they say they are \"not advocating of the harassment of any children,\" the overall message argues against the regulation and frames it as risking \"a lost generation.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","scientific evidence","student safety","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"concerned about the transgender policy proposed here\" and argues it is \"the antithesis of truth and goodness.\" They repeatedly reject the policy, saying it would \"reinforce a lie,\" force restroom and sports participation changes, and \"push Christian educators outside of the public sphere.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","school sports","student privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that \"We must protect trans kids in our education system.\" They also cite evidence about pronoun respect and suicide prevention to justify adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","pronouns","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I agree and think it should be added,\" which indicates support for adopting the regulation. The caveat \"as long as it’s fair for everyone and no one abuses the system\" suggests a conditional endorsement rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","fairness","policy implementation"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support adopting this guidance for schools\" and further endorses it by stating, \"We must treat children with dignity and respect.\" This is a clear affirmative position on adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly oppose any policy-making or curriculum development re transgenderism,\" which directly rejects the proposed guidance. They also add, \"This is not a subject teachers should have to deal with,\" indicating opposition to implementing the policy in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","curriculum","teacher responsibilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the guidelines are \"one-sided, controversial, extreme\" and argues they \"should be rewritten\" by more balanced drafters, indicating opposition to adoption as written. They also reject multiple core provisions, including parent notification limits, name/pronoun accommodation, and gender-neutral attire requirements.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","privacy","school records","dress codes"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly disagree\" and argues that elementary school children are \"much to young\" to make these decisions. They also reject the policy’s implications for dress codes and facilities, saying it would be \"terrible\" and would \"increase the number of rapes and assaults.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","elementary school","sex-specific facilities","dress code","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this measure.\" They also affirm the policy’s subject matter by stating, \"Trans people exist and sometimes those people are kids too!!!\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, opening with \"NO!!!!!!! No!!!! No!!!! No!!!!\" and arguing that it is \"reckless\" to teach children about transgender issues. They also say it is \"not the government’s job\" to address this topic in schools, indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","age appropriateness","school curriculum","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose,\" which directly indicates opposition to the proposed policies. The phrase \"WHATS NEXT\" adds no support or substantive qualification, so the clearest reading is rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says that \"Everything else in the proposal is confusing and often illogical\" and criticizes it as \"pushing ideological agendas,\" indicating rejection of the regulation as proposed. While they endorse one sentence about treating students with respect, the overall message is that only that line should remain and the rest should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","ideological agenda","student dignity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support\" and the title states \"fully support trans youth,\" indicating clear approval of the proposed policies. There is no language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly says the guidance is \"short sighted,\" \"will do much more harm than good,\" and argues it should be changed to focus on counseling rather than the current protections. They explicitly object to the policy's handling of pronouns, student privacy, and the \"lack of inclusion of parents/guardians,\" indicating opposition to adoption in its present form.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","counseling","pronouns","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses transgender rights with the title \"Trans rights are human rights\" and states that \"All individuals deserve the freedom to live as they choose and to express themselves as they wish.\" This aligns with supporting the proposed policies protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support trans youth\" and argues that \"an inclusive curriculum and a learning environment safe from discrimination is a basic human right.\" They describe the harms of exclusion and endorse the regulation’s goal of protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","inclusive curriculum","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"100% SUPPORT this!\" and argues that \"Trans children deserve protection,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. They also urge, \"Do not let their fear put the lives of Trans children in danger!\" which reinforces support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the regulation with phrases like \"Disgusting. Please NO!\" and \"Absolutely NOT!\". This is a clear call for the policies not to be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and argues the policies are harmful, saying they create \"social pressure to BECOME trans\" and that schools should \"treat children biologically.\" They also claim the proposal lacks protections against \"predatory practices,\" indicating rejection rather than support or a neutral request for information.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student privacy","school safety","predatory concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the Model Policies for the Treatment Virginia's public school\". Although they affirm dignity and respect, they reject the policy because they believe it would violate their right to refer to \"the God given gender\" as determined by DNA.","tone":"mixed","tags":["religious freedom","gender identity","parental rights","free speech"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"very concerned about these proposed model policies\" and urges the agency to reconsider them, arguing they \"infringe on parental rights\" and could have unintended consequences for children. They repeatedly criticize the policies as encouraging \"immediate and total affirmation\" and as potentially hiding information from parents, which indicates opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","privacy","adolescent development","school communication"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support!!!!!! support\" and adds \"support trans kids making informed decisions that will benefit their wellbeing,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. There is no indication of مخالفة or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"strongly support[ive]\" of the policy and calls it \"an important and valuable start\" and hopes it \"comes into full force and effect.\" They repeatedly endorse adoption because it would help trans students feel \"safe and supported\" and protect privacy, names/pronouns, and bullying prevention.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","privacy","bullying prevention","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


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


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly says the policy \"has many serious issues,\" \"should not\" be taught, and \"should be changed\" or written differently, indicating clear opposition to adoption as drafted. They argue it violates parents' rights, religious freedom, privacy, and forces pronoun and facility accommodations they reject.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","pronouns","bathroom access","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and supports that position with a religious citation: \"from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.\" This indicates opposition to the transgender student policies rather than a neutral or informational comment.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly writes \"SUPPORT\" and enthusiastically endorses the policy with \"SUPPORTTTTTT TRANS KIDS!!!!!!!!\" This is a clear affirmative position in favor of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and argues that the policies are needed to \"protect trans kids in our education system.\" They also cite suicide-prevention benefits of respecting pronouns, indicating approval of the regulation's purpose and adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","pronouns","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Wholeheartedly approve!\" and states that \"These guidelines outline policies that will provide a safe, supportive, and kind school environment for all children.\" The comment consistently endorses the regulation as beneficial for student well-being and learning.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school climate","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I stand in support of trans kids in Virginia\" and \"strongly support this legislation,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. There is no opposing or qualifying language.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter urges readers to \"think about this from all angles\" and emphasizes \"all the bad the horrible things this can bring,\" which indicates opposition to the proposed policies. Although the comment is vague and does not name specific provisions, its overall message is clearly negative toward adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"SUPPORT\" and the title \"SUPPORT TRANS YOUTH\" clearly endorses the proposed policies. There is no language indicating any objection or qualification.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"The proposed policy is a good start\" and frames the policy as necessary because of \"ignorant and intensely discriminatory comments.\" They also express personal approval and wish it \"could've been in place\" during their schooling, indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","nondiscrimination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses allowing students to identify or change genders: \"they should be allowed to do so.\" They also support protections in school, saying \"Kids should be protected to avoid harassment for their gender or sexual identity,\" which aligns with the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am OPPOSED to the State inflicted Policy Guidance\" and asks that it not be adopted. The rationale centers on objections that it excludes parents and violates \"religious freedom\" and constitutional rights, indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","constitutional rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support this policy,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The title, \"Strongly support trans children,\" reinforces that positive position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy and VA lawmakers should too,\" which directly endorses adoption. The rest of the comment reinforces support for transgender students and argues against those who want them to have \"less human rights.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Reject the policy guidance document\" and calls the policy \"outrageous.\" They ask to \"revise the policy\" to add protections against \"a biological boy sharing a bathroom or locker room\" with their daughter, indicating opposition to the proposed guidance as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I say no to this proposed policy and very strongly oppose it.\" The body repeatedly argues the policies are harmful, promote deception, infringe on parents' rights, threaten privacy, and burden teachers, all of which indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support\" and \"support trans kids,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The statement \"Trans kids deserve to be protected in schools\" aligns with the policy’s goal of protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","school protection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they have \"significant ethical concerns\" about the proposed guidelines and asks legislators to \"please think further about this topic,\" indicating they do not want the policy adopted as written. They object to taking a student's gender identity \"at face value,\" keeping information from parents, and what they describe as \"compel[led] speech,\" all of which show opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","compelled speech","gender identity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE - No statewide mandate!!\" and states \"I oppose the state taking such a blanket one-size-fits-all approach.\" They argue that \"Trans/gender issues are not the state's business\" and that these are \"PARENTAL issues,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","state authority","transgender policy","local control"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policy \"wrongheaded and evil\" and says it \"will also trample the rights of others,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They argue it gives schools too much authority over children and excludes parents from decisions, which is a substantive objection to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"SUPPORT\" and reinforces it with \"strongly support!\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the proposed regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and argues against the policy by warning it will lead to harm in \"bathrooms and locker rooms.\" The rhetorical questions about pregnancy, STDs, and foster care are presented as reasons to reject the regulation rather than amend it.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please don't do this,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. They argue it could have a \"serious negative and lasting impact\" and say, \"Let them choose as adults,\" which supports rejecting or delaying the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this bill,\" which directly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. The rest of the comment reinforces support for transgender students and the policy's protections, criticizing objections based on religious rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Strongly oppose this!\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"wrong\" and should not be considered. They object to transgender accommodations in schools, including restroom access and the idea that children can make such decisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","parental rights","religious freedom","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly agree\" and repeats that \"this is so important,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. There is no language indicating concern, opposition, or a request for changes.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter identifies as a \"Trans student\" and frames their identity as valid and not subject to debate, which strongly signals support for policies protecting transgender students. Although the comment is very brief and does not explicitly mention the regulation, the wording aligns with endorsement of the proposed guidance.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and says the policy has \"too many gray areas\" that \"can cause problems,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The closing statement, \"Virginia can do better,\" reinforces that they want a different approach rather than adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy ambiguity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Extremely Opposed\" and argues the policy is \"wrong on so many levels.\" They claim it violates \"rights and privacy,\" \"parental rights,\" and \"the first amendment,\" and conclude it will not create a safe environment, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","free speech","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, stating \"No, we don’t need that in our school.\" This is a clear opposition to the proposed transgender student policies rather than a request for changes or a neutral question.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly OPPOSE\" and \"I completely disagree with this idea!!\" They argue the policy \"removes parental rights\" and raises concerns about restroom sharing, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with the title \"No for transgender\" and argues against \"add[ing] the opposite sex to sports bathroom showets.\" They say schools should not focus on these issues and claim the policy will \"encourag[e] confusion,\" indicating opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school sports","bathroom access","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and adds \"I am extremely supportive of this!!!!!\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose,\" which directly states opposition to the regulation. They also argue it \"strips parents of basic rights\" and is \"an infringement on religious beliefs,\" indicating they want it rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and argues that the policies would enable abuse, saying \"bad people will lie about being trans\" and that there is \"no way in this bill that a school could penalize appropriately\" if the policies are abused. The comment clearly rejects the regulation on safety and enforcement grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","transgender students","school discipline"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this guidance\" and repeatedly endorses the policy goals, including a \"safe learning environment\" and that \"Trans rights and LGBTQIA+ rights should be respected by all.\" They also urge, \"Protect every single person,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Generally support,\" indicating approval of the regulation overall. The rest of the comment raises a specific implementation concern about \"locker room /rest rooms\" and privacy in schools without adequate facilities, which suggests a request for safeguards rather than opposition.","tone":"neutral","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I believe this should be something that is adressed at home, and not in the school setting,\" which rejects the policy's school-based approach. They also say, \"I strongly support limiting the participation to biological women,\" indicating opposition to the regulation's transgender student participation provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","women's sports","sex-specific activities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"As a taxpayer I oppose this\" and argues that transgender-related matters should be handled by parents and medical specialists rather than schools. They also say schools should not be \"assigning gender designations\" and that funding should not be used on \"material that should be addressed by parents and family,\" indicating opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","curriculum","school funding","transgender students","school roles"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"This should NOT even be top priority or even a concern\" and asks, \"Please do not move forward with this!\" They also call the policy \"dangerous\" and \"100% wrong,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!!!!\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"psychologically and physically dangerous,\" \"absolutely WRONG,\" and would create \"CHAOS and CONFUSION.\" They also urge schools to \"Stick to teaching MATH, READING, SCIENCE!\" rather than adopt these guidelines.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","parental rights","school sports","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed\" and argues the proposal \"pushes a singular agenda\" and \"undermines a parent's ability\" to act in their child's best interests. Although they mention \"zero tolerance for bullying,\" the overall thrust is against adopting the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter asks the agency to \"put you selves in their position\" and to \"Let here be for now as she identified with and help her sustain her successful life,\" which clearly supports policies that affirm the grandchild's transgender identity. The comment expresses concern about the child's future and family support, indicating approval of the regulation's protective intent rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","student support","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.74,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please don’t let this flop\" and \"Support our children,\" which indicates approval of the proposed policies. The phrase \"All rights matter\" reinforces support rather than opposition, though the comment is brief and somewhat vague.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they \"strongly urge that nothing be done\" to advance the policies and objects to \"governmental entities including public schools\" being involved. They also criticize \"denying parents information,\" indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","privacy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose to the highest degree\" and rejects core elements of the policy, including shared \"bathroom or locker room\" access, pronoun use, and school handling of student issues without parental notification. The final sentence expresses strong disapproval of the proposal itself: \"I honestly cannot even believe this is being proposed by the VDOE.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","pronouns","parental rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed!\" and argues the policies are \"against all religious teaching and basic human morality.\" They also demand punishment for supporters and warn of lawsuits, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","child safety","lawsuits","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they \"very STRONGLY oppose ALL aspects\" of the policy and explicitly rejects the proposed transgender school guidance. They also argue it is \"harmful for children\" and \"violate[s] the U.S. Constitution,\" indicating clear opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","bathroom access","student safety","religious freedom","pronouns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed!\" and argues the policies are \"against all religious teaching and basic human morality.\" They also demand punishment for supporters and warn of lawsuits, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","child safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","legal threats","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly agree\" and adds that \"we need to protect and include our trans children,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"VOTE NO! OPPOSED!\" and asks officials to \"NOT add\" gender identity language to the policy. They repeatedly reject transgender students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms, stating \"I cannot support biological males being in my daughter’s bathroom or locker room\" and concluding \"My children won't be taking gym class then.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","gender identity","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"Totally NUTS!\" and criticizing the Department of Education for focusing on \"this\" instead of \"delivering quality education.\" They also frame the guidance as part of broader political failure, saying \"the libs just keep it up and things keep getting worse and worse.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public education","political criticism","school priorities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I am in full support of the protection of nonbinary and trans kids\" and frames the policy as necessary protection. They also urge action with \"We must protect ALL children,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Agree\" and adds \"Trans rights are human rights!!!!,\" which clearly endorses the proposed transgender student policies. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am fully supportive of creating policy around best practices\" and endorses an \"open and free education/school environment for trans children.\" They also state the policy is \"needed\" to provide protections against \"bullying and discrimination,\" indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, saying \"This disgusts me,\" \"I am sickened,\" and warning they will \"be taking my daughter out of public school if this passes.\" They argue against bathroom access and teacher requirements, framing the policy as dangerous and inappropriate.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","teacher speech","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to the proposed legislation\" and repeats that they are \"strongly\" opposed. They object to the policy’s impact on their children’s upbringing and school environment, saying they do not want their children \"learning about such things\" and are considering private school.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose transgender\" and argues against the policy's inclusion of transgender students in female facilities. Phrases like \"If you are biological male... you use the male locker room\" show opposition to the regulation as proposed.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter quotes the policy’s goal of a “safe and supportive learning environment” but then argues against transgender-inclusive implementation, saying sports should be “limited to a single biological sex” and that bathrooms should be single-sex spaces. The final sentence says policies should support students “without promoting and reinforcing” gender dysphoria, indicating opposition to the proposed guidance as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["sports","bathroom access","privacy","gender dysphoria","equal rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed\" and argues the policy is \"not safe\" for both cis-gender and non-binary students. They ask for \"another way to practice inclusivity\" rather than adopting this regulation, indicating rejection of the proposal as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","non-binary inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this legislation,\" which directly states opposition to the proposed policies. The rest of the comment argues for sex-based bathroom access: \"If you have male parts you use men’s bathroom\" and \"female parts you use women’s bathroom,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","sex-based facilities","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the proposed transgender guidelines.\" They also object to public funding, stating it is \"wrong to spend my tax dollars to promote issues that I disagree with,\" which reinforces opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","tax dollars","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Very strongly opposed\" and tells the agency to \"Keep your virtue signaling to yourselves,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The final sentence, \"Stick to reading, writing, and arithmetic,\" further signals they do not want these transgender student policies adopted in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support\" and repeats, \"I support this document.\" They also endorse the policy goal of making schools \"a safe and welcoming place for trans students,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" the policy. The phrase \"demonic filth\" shows clear rejection of the regulation and its subject matter.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and urges officials to \"change this back to separate girl/boy/family rest rooms and locker rooms.\" The body argues against transgender-inclusive access in schools, especially bathrooms and locker rooms, indicating rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","parental concerns","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this,\" and argues the school should not \"guide my child in deciding there gender.\" They also object to being \"criminalized\" for affirming a gender assigned by God, indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this policy\" and repeatedly argues against adoption, claiming it \"provides safety for transgender students at the expense of\" others and that it \"mandate[s] an ideology.\" The comment calls for counseling/therapy instead of the policy and frames the proposal as harmful and hypocritical.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","privacy","counseling"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!!!!!!!\" and argues the policy \"will open the door to even more bullying and problems in dressing rooms and bathrooms.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation based on safety and facility-use concerns.","tone":"negative","tags":["bullying prevention","bathroom access","student safety","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are in \"resounding support\" and that the guidelines will \"empower educators to protect and nurture trans and gender expansive students.\" They also state the policies will give students \"an incredible resource\" and \"dignity,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","teacher support","transgender students","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s approach to transgender students, saying \"do not mix us in the school situation\" and arguing that \"biological males need to be in sports, locker rooms and bathrooms with other biological males.\" The comment also says \"Stop taking away womens rights,\" indicating opposition to the regulation’s inclusionary provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","bathroom access","locker rooms","women's rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s underlying approach, calling it \"objectively and scientifically erroneous ideology\" and saying it has caused \"extensive, well-documented physical and emotional harm to children.\" The title \"Compassion, not harmful ideology\" also signals opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender dysphoria","student safety","child welfare","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies \"should be rejected immediately\" and \"wholly rejected,\" which is a clear call to oppose adoption. Although they add that students with gender dysphoria should be treated with compassion, that does not change their overall rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender dysphoria","school sports","sex-specific activities","student compassion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly წერს \"Strongly Support\" and adds the directive \"Protect trans kids,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Full support!!!\" and describes the policy as \"a good step\" toward helping trans kids feel \"welcome and safe.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"strongly against\" the policy and calls it \"tyranny\" that \"must not be allowed to prevail.\" They also object to \"biological males\" being allowed into locker rooms, indicating clear opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment is incoherent and appears off-topic, asking about unrelated forums like \"mental illness,\" \"blindness,\" and \"swim pool regulatiopns.\" It does not express a discernible position on the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"unclear","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says their children will not return to a government school if the policy is implemented and calls it \"FAKE SCIENCE,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They also reject transgender students being allowed to use shared facilities, saying they will never attend a school where they are \"allowed to comingle in compromising situations such as bathrooms or locker rooms.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","school choice"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"down 100% with this one\" and explains that \"it's important for everyone\" and that \"nobody should get excluded.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support the protection of our transgendered students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. They further argue that transgender children are \"extremely vulnerable to bullying and discrimination\" and that \"we need to do our part to protect and advocate for this population,\" indicating approval of the policy's purpose and protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues that these policies \"only divide & separate children, categorized & confused!\" Although they say \"No child should be discriminated against, harassed or bullied,\" the overall thrust is rejection of the proposed transgender-student policies and opposition to state involvement.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","student inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the proposed policies \"go far beyond\" civil rights concerns and states, \"This is not the kind of policy that should be decided and passed.\" They also object to schools making health decisions without parents' permission, indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","public input","school health decisions"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that \"Biological sex is the only reasonable means of assigning bathrooms,\" which rejects the policy’s approach to transgender student accommodations. The statement \"It is not safe to do anything else\" further indicates opposition based on safety concerns.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This action needs to be supported\" and repeats \"Support this.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval of the policy through language about \"more inclusivity, equality, diversity, and community.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equality","diversity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy\" and asks to \"support trans rights.\" They also endorse the policy as a way of giving \"trans kids the respect and acknowledgement they deserve,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student respect","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STOP!!!\" and claims the policies \"threaten the safety of students\" and \"promote keeping parents in the dark,\" indicating clear rejection. They also object that the policies threaten \"RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES\" and push an \"EXTREME LGBT agenda,\" which further shows opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vehemently OPPOSE\" and repeatedly urges, \"Please do not pass this legislative abomination!\" They argue the policy restricts parents' rights, allows \"boys... using girls' restrooms,\" and call it \"unconstitutional,\" all of which indicate clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this movement,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. They also argue it \"causes internal and purposeful conflict and harm\" and creates \"confusion and self doubt,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","mental health","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the practices and updates outlined in the VDOE document\" and argues that schools \"must support students\" and \"update policies to reflect those changes.\" The comment endorses the regulation’s protections around bathrooms, locker rooms, sports, and dress code for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","bathroom access","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly states they \"can not support this action\" and \"pray that it is not put into practice.\" They argue the policy violates \"parental discretion\" and religious beliefs, and say \"Lgbt stuff is not for schools.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly offers \"Full Support for Protection\" and argues that transgender students \"deserve to feel safe and accepted.\" The comment endorses the policy’s protective purpose and does not express any opposition or reservations.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment consists solely of \"No!\", which clearly rejects the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vote NO!!!\" and calls the policy \"wrong,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. The claim that it \"Puts our children at risk of abuse\" indicates opposition based on perceived harm.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","abuse concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, calling it \"a recipe for disaster\" and \"ludicrous.\" They argue it would enable abuse in \"the locker room/bathroom\" and insist facilities should be based on \"sex chromosomes,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker room access","student privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly gives \"Strong approval\" and says \"This is an easy choice to make,\" indicating clear support for the proposed policies. They also endorse the underlying approach by urging to \"Treat people with fairness and dignity\" and describing the policies as helping vulnerable children.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this document\" and describes it as establishing \"unhelpful and dangerous precedents.\" Although they acknowledge the need to protect transgender students, the overall thrust is that the policy should not be adopted in its current form.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","student privacy","school policy","child development"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!\" and argues that \"Trans students deserve a safe and accepting learning environment.\" They also state it is Virginia's duty to provide this, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe learning environment","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"strongly opposing\" the proposal and repeatedly urges officials to \"Stop trying to gain more control over our children.\" They also reject transgender accommodations in schools, objecting to \"opposite gender in a locker room or bathroom\" and saying they will withdraw their children if it passes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.84,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"This is not fair to all,\" which indicates objection to the proposed policies on fairness grounds. Although brief, the statement clearly signals opposition rather than support or a neutral question.","tone":"negative","tags":["fairness","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, saying trans kids \"deserve to be protected by our school system\" and framing the regulation as necessary protection. The statement \"Exactly what the title says\" and the rejection of objections indicate clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student protection","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support this,\" which directly endorses the proposed regulation. The title also says \"Support,\" reinforcing the same position.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly gives a title of \"Strong support of legislation that protects children and saves lives\" and repeatedly urges approval, saying \"By supporting this legislation\" and calling it \"the bare minimum.\" The comment argues the policies protect students from harassment and violence and help prevent suicidality among transgender youth.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues against the policy being \"force[d]\" on their child and others. They frame the regulation as going \"WAY to far,\" indicating rejection rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Full support\" and says the policy will \"provide necessary protection and validation for trans students in Virginia.\" They also urge officials to \"pass this bill,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support trans students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students. The title \"support AND protect trans students\" reinforces that they favor adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly oppose\" and expresses fear for daughters' \"health or well being.\" The concern about a girl being \"picked on or abused\" indicates opposition to the policy on safety grounds, even though the comment is truncated.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","parental rights","girls' safety","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose your transgender proposal,\" which directly rejects the regulation. They also argue for greater parental control and disclosure, stating \"Parents need to be informed\" and \"Full transparency between the school, parent and child,\" indicating opposition to the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transparency","student privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy with the title \"Support transgender protections - trans rights are human rights\" and states that transgender people \"should have all the same rights, opportunities, and protections.\" This clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","nondiscrimination","student protections","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Very much in support\" and \"I'm glad it is finally happening,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. They also endorse its goals of addressing \"dress code, preferred pronouns and preferred names\" and eliminating \"discrimination\" while promoting a \"safe space.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","dress code","pronouns","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I strongly support\" and repeatedly argues that the policy is needed to protect \"trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students.\" They also call it \"the first step\" and say \"It’s time for change,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","bathroom access","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.02,"stance_rationale":"The comment is largely incoherent and appears to be a joke or unrelated rant about trains, pollution, and energy sources rather than the proposed transgender student policy. It does not clearly express support for or opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support the use of school bathrooms according to which gender a student identifies with\" and calls for \"one or several separate gender neutral bathrooms\" instead. Although they express support for a person's right to identify their gender, the core recommendation is to reject this aspect of the policy and replace it with a more restrictive alternative.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy as \"overkill\" and says \"Stop pushing this agenda\" and that it is \"not appropriate in the public school system.\" They argue against recognition of transgender students and ask why a \"biological male\" should use girls' facilities, indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"It's our human duty to protect and support our youth,\" and frames that support as applying \"regardless of gender identity or sexuality.\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s protective treatment of transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","support for youth"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal as \"egregiously one sided\" and says it gives \"too much power and control\" to one social group. They also argue it should not be adopted because it alienates non-transgender rights and raises concerns about bathroom/locker room access and staff being forced into decisions against their values.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker room access","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the guidance \"is wholly unconstitutional and wrong\" and \"should, and will, be challenged in the courts.\" They object to it on grounds of free speech, parental rights, and religious freedom, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["free speech","parental rights","religious freedom","constitutional rights","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support these model policies for LGBTQ students in Virginia\" and repeatedly states that \"These policies are necessary.\" They argue the policies will \"protect LGBTQ youth,\" prevent harassment, and help students feel \"safe and respected at school,\" all of which indicates clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s approach to transgender students’ facility use, stating that people should use bathrooms and locker rooms based on anatomy: \"if they have a penis they need to use the men’s locker room and bathroom.\" The closing demand to \"Stop putting children at risk\" and hashtag \"#protectourkids\" indicate opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this wholeheartedly\" and asks, \"Please do not indoctrinate our children,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue that \"The school systems should not be involved in this issue,\" indicating opposition to the policy itself.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school involvement","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and rejects key parts of the policy, stating they do not believe \"genetically endowed boys\" should be in girls' locker rooms or bathrooms and that they should not play on girls' athletic teams. The final sentence calls for \"separate teams, separate locker rooms and separate bathrooms,\" indicating opposition to the proposed inclusive policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","locker rooms","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please offer support for our transgender students in Virginia,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The reference to transgender students being a \"high risk group for dying by suicide\" further indicates support for protective measures and community affirmation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I’m proud to support this guidance\" and argues it will help schools \"provide a safe and inclusive educational experience for all students.\" The comment endorses the policy as a needed resource for teachers and schools to support transgender and LGBT youth.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","teacher training","safe schools","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues the policy is \"at odds\" with inclusiveness, says it \"clearly violates the First Amendment,\" and warns it goes \"far beyond the envelope\" of the school’s role. They also frame it as an overreach that will lead to lawsuits, indicating they want it rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["First Amendment","parental rights","free speech","school authority","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this legislation,\" which directly endorses adoption of the proposed policies. The title, \"Strongly support transgender youth rights,\" reinforces that supportive position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The comment dismisses transgender identity as a modern problem caused by \"liberalism\" and mocks the idea of changing sex, indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. The rhetorical question and sarcastic example suggest the commenter does not support adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","opposition","culture war"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed!\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed policies. The statement \"Puts our children at risk\" shows a negative reason for opposing adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, calling it \"foolishness,\" \"pure insanity,\" and a \"woke agenda.\" They argue it overrides \"parental rights\" and harms \"biological male and female rights,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy","school facilities","pronouns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly states \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and provides no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality. It is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly agree!!\" and repeats \"strongly agree,\" which clearly indicates approval of the proposed regulation. There is no language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the policy \"goes against everything we have fought for.\" They object to transgender students' access to shared facilities, saying it should not \"take the rights of the rest of us\" and suggesting a separate \"transgender bathroom\" instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","parental rights","student safety","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose legislation... which promotes or explores the transgender lifestyle,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. They also urge officials to be removed and replaced with people who \"adhere to the traditional family unit,\" reinforcing opposition to transgender-inclusive guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","religious freedom","traditional family","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly do NOT support this bill\" and \"Please vote NO,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption. The phrase \"it hurts the rights of many\" further shows they believe the regulation should be rejected.","tone":"mixed","tags":["parental rights","civil rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT!\" and argues the policy is needed to protect children from exclusion and discrimination. Phrases like \"There is NO HIERARCHY when it comes to human rights\" and \"There needs to be evolution\" clearly endorse the regulation's protective aims.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","human rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to transgender bill for public schools\" and argues it \"Ties the hands of teachers,\" indicating rejection of the policy. The phrase \"protect our children from those who abuse the system\" frames the regulation negatively and supports opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","teacher authority","student safety","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT!\" and argues that the policy should protect transgender children from exclusion and discrimination. Phrases like \"There is NO HIERARCHY when it comes to human rights\" and \"There needs to be evolution\" clearly endorse adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","human rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues against the policy by stating \"We cannot continue to blend the genders.\" They also reject the regulation’s approach to sports, restrooms, and school policies, saying these should follow a binary definition of sex/gender.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues against the policy by stating \"We cannot continue to blend the genders.\" They also reject the regulation’s implications for \"Sports, restrooms, policies\" and say anything beyond a binary approach is \"asking for MORE bullying and issues.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","school sports","bathroom access","bullying prevention","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We need legal protections for trans children\" and argues that schools have an \"obligation to protect them\" and ensure they feel \"safe and secure.\" This clearly աջակցs adopting the proposed transgender student policies, likely as protections against bullying and discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","legal protections"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed to transgender policy\" and calls to \"DEFUND PUBLIC EDUCATION! REMOVE YOUR KIDS NOW !!!!\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The comment also objects to the policy as violating \"parents moral, religious, health rights\" and frames it as \"even MORE DISTURBING,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","public education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues against \"blend[ing] the genders,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. They also state that \"Sports, restrooms, policies should be directed to the scientific definition of gender,\" which opposes the regulation's inclusive approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that schools should not \"blend the genders.\" They reject the policy’s approach to transgender students and say sports, restrooms, and policies should follow a binary sex definition instead.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses inclusive policies, stating they are \"the first step towards making educational spaces safe for everyone.\" They also reject arguments against the policy by saying the claimed danger to cisgender women \"simply does not exist.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","student safety","harassment prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"IN STRONG SUPPORT\" and the title \"yes for trans protection\" clearly endorses the regulation. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student protection"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support Transgender students!!\" and adds that \"Transgender students deserve to be supported just as any student,\" which clearly endorses the policy's purpose. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter calls the policy a \"complete overstep\" and tells the board to \"Take your re- education and shove it,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The reference to \"parents have rights\" and opposition to \"liberal\" guidance further indicates they want it rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Adamantly oppose!\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Of course I support this,\" which directly endorses the regulation. The rest of the comment, \"it’s a restroom.... duh, let people pee in peace,\" reinforces support for allowing transgender students access to facilities without interference.","tone":"positive","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and urges to \"Stop confusing our children!\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental concerns","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


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


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed\" and argues against schools \"keeping any information from parents\" and \"bending to wayward progressive agendas.\" The comment clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies and frames them as harmful to parental rights and public schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","public schools","progressive agenda"]}


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


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support LGBTQ community,\" which clearly endorses the policy’s purpose. They also state they are \"Strongly against bigotry and discrimination,\" aligning with the regulation’s nondiscrimination and supportive-environment goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the model policy\" and \"Please do not listen to the transphobic commenters,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. They also state it is \"necessary and important\" to protect trans youth in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"Strongly support equal rights for transgender students\" and \"applaud this step in the right direction.\" They also describe the policy as a needed response to discrimination and unsafe school environments, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","equal rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and adds \"Strongly support for treatment of all kids!\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. There is no language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly disagree\" with schools helping students explore gender identity and repeatedly asks to \"do not let transgender or sexual identity issues be allowed into the school curriculum.\" They argue these matters should be handled by \"parents, families, and medical personnel, not school personnel,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school curriculum","privacy","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE transgender policy\" and repeatedly condemns the proposal as \"nonsense.\" They argue it will \"cause more problems\" and object to schools not notifying parents, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","transgender policy","privacy","school notification"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE! OPPOSE! OPPOSE!\" and argues that if passed it will \"decrease\" public education quality. They predict harmful consequences such as teachers losing jobs, schools closing, and parents turning to private schools, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["public education","school funding","parental choice","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and adds \"Stop confusing children,\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The language indicates opposition to adoption rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and argues against schools addressing transgender-related issues. They object to bathroom access and overnight room sharing with transgender students, saying these policies threaten \"safety and privacy.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am absolutely opposed to these new guidelines for transgender students,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The rest of the comment argues that sex is fixed at birth and that changing a name or identification does not alter biology, reinforcing opposition to the policy's premise.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","student identity","school guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and frames the policy as unfair by stating \"Non-transgender people have rights too,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. There is no indication of support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy with the title \"Absolutely not\" and the statement \"Not good for children,\" indicating opposition to adopting the regulation. No supportive or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Very strongly support\" and argues that transgender students' rights are \"basic human rights.\" The statement defends the policy's purpose by affirming that transgender students' existence should not \"confuse\" or \"frighten\" others and that their rights do not infringe on anyone else's.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the \"proposed guidelines\" are inappropriate and should not be imposed, calling them \"controversial social initiatives\" and stating they are \"inappropriate for imposition with the force of law.\" They also argue the policies violate parents' rights and lack \"objective science,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","student privacy","school authority","public schools"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy outright with the title \"Absolutely not\" and the statement \"Not good for children,\" which indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. No supportive or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vehemently oppose\" and argues against the policy by claiming it is \"harassment and discrimination to punish someone\" for using gendered language consistent with their beliefs. The comment rejects the regulation’s approach to transgender identity and pronoun use.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","pronouns","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","discrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"NO NO NO\" and says \"this too extreme,\" indicating opposition to adoption as written. Although they support \"anti-harassment,\" they object to the regulation's treatment of teachers and pronoun enforcement, asking to \"Protect teachers\" and emphasizing parental notification concerns.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","teacher protections","pronouns","anti-harassment","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose this\" and argues the policy is \"way overstepping\" boundaries between schools and parents. The phrase \"This is ridiculous!\" reinforces rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy with the title \"Absolutely not\" and the statement \"Not good for children,\" indicating opposition to adoption. No supportive or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the regulation with the title \"Absolutely not\" and the statement \"Not good for children,\" which indicates opposition to adoption. No supportive or neutral policy details are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects key parts of the proposed policies, saying transgender rights should not “trample on the rights of others” and opposing bathroom/locker room access by “the opposite sex.” They also oppose participation in sports and any “teaching or reading or discussion of transgender materials” without parental permission, indicating they want the regulation substantially weakened or rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","school sports","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, calling it \"essential\" and urging VDOE to \"stand firm\" with \"this non-discrimination policy.\" They argue schools should be \"a safe haven for transgender students\" and that trans minors should be afforded \"every protection,\" which clearly supports adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","non-discrimination","mental health","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that the policy is \"educational indoctrination.\" They reject the premise of transgender recognition in schools and say schools should \"just stick to educating\" core subjects, indicating opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","education policy","indoctrination","biology","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"A Big NO!!!!!!\" and argues against schools implementing it, saying they do not want to \"put my child in a position to be violated or raped.\" They also insist that \"It is the job of the parents\" and that the school should only teach academics, indicating opposition to the regulation's adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","privacy","transgender students","school role"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly and Adamantly Support\" and ends with \"Absolutely support.\" They also frame the proposal as making school \"safe, respectful and educational\" for \"EVERY child\" and say transgender students \"deserve the same opportunities.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this proposal and its policies\" and describes the policies as \"a large step forward.\" They argue the regulation would create a more supportive environment for trans students, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Protect the trans community\" and argues that \"They are human and deserve to be treated as such,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students. There is no language opposing or questioning the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" the model policies and concludes, \"Do not make this proposal into policy.\" They argue it violates \"religious freedom\" and complains that it \"imposes a transgender agenda,\" indicating clear rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}