{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly rejects the policy with the title \"Absolutely not\" and the statement \"Not good for children,\" indicating opposition to adopting the regulation. It offers no supporting details or alternative proposal, but the overall intent is clearly to oppose the guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"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 reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support protecting trans kids,\" which clearly endorses the policy’s protective aims. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the transgender policy and transgender education,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or request for modification, only clear opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","transgender education","opposition"]}


{"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,\" which indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. No supportive or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Support\" and states that \"Transgender rights are human rights.\" They also endorse the policy goals by saying \"All kids should feel safe and welcome at school,\" which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"SUPPORT\" and says \"Those who identify as trans should receive support from the government 100%.\" They also endorse acceptance in schools, stating \"Everyone should feel accepted in the academic area.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and argues against \"preferential treatment\" for transgender students, saying it is \"in no way the job of the school board to enforce.\" They also object to the policy as favoring \"one group of people over any other,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["equality","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Total support for this model\" and asks to \"Please support our non-binary and trans children.\" The comment endorses accommodations for transgender and non-binary students and frames the policy as beneficial for their well-being.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","non-binary students","student well-being","school accommodations"]}


{"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,\" which indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. No supportive or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, opening with \"Strongly disagree!\" and arguing that it \"will NOT work in a real life setting.\" They express concern that the regulation would make daughters unsafe in \"a locker room or bathroom\" and imply it should not be adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this\" and argues the policy will \"cause more problems in our schools and students than it will help.\" They also object to transgender students using restrooms with the \"opposite gender\" and say the change is \"completely unfair.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","student privacy","sex-segregated facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and calls the policy \"tyrannical.\" They also reject the regulation as a \"political charade\" and say they will not comply with it, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"STOP THE ABUSE!\" and arguing that schools should not keep students' gender identity private, use preferred pronouns, or support transgender students. They frame the guidance as harmful and say they intend to \"teach truth and reality\" rather than follow it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school staff obligations"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and states that \"Any resources to make school more accessible and safer for our students are appreciated\" and that \"action is needed\" to ensure a safe environment. The comment advocates for removing barriers against the LGBTQIA+ community, which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter criticizes the policy as advancing \"a political agenda\" and calls it \"Shameful!\" They argue the document should instead focus on \"helping the youth who display gender dysphoria,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written rather than support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender dysphoria","political agenda","youth mental health","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"My opposition to this policy\" and repeatedly argues the proposal would \"cause more trouble in the schools.\" They object to confidentiality rules, restroom/locker room access, pronoun requirements, overnight trips, and menstrual supplies, framing the policy as harmful and impractical.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","pronouns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks to \"Stop the abuse\" and says not to allow \"those with male hormones\" to compete, which rejects the transgender student policy’s inclusion in sex-specific activities. The language about \"physically dominate\" and calling it \"bullying\" shows opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"ABSOLUTE NO! DO NOT SUPPORT\" and states \"This does little if nothing to bring reform,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. They also argue the policies \"pose a real danger to our children\" and object to access to \"single sex facilities\" and decisions made \"without a guardian's knowledge.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","single-sex facilities","student safety","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I vote against\" and clarifies the target as \"that transgender kids can go to school,\" indicating opposition to the policy’s protections for transgender students. The comment does not request changes; it rejects the policy outright.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s accommodation of transgender students, arguing that schools should \"ban dressing as the opposite sex\" and that \"No child is truly a transvestite.\" The comment explicitly says educators should not \"encourage this,\" indicating opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","dress codes","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly signals opposition with the title \"Opposed!!\" and argues the policy will cause harm: \"a whole list of harassment for both sides\" and \"More people will be bullied.\" They also warn it could \"open up for more sexual harassment,\" indicating they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["bullying prevention","student safety","sexual harassment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I 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":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please do not allow the 'care' for transgender youth\" and argues against the policy throughout. They reject transgender identity as valid, calling it \"insanity\" and insisting \"A transgender woman is not an actual woman\" and \"A transgender man is not an actual man,\" which indicates opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school counselors","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this guidance\" and repeatedly reinforces approval with phrases like \"I cannot overemphasize how much I support these mesures.\" They argue the policy would \"protect trans students and their mental health\" and \"go a long way towards protecting some of our most vulnerable students.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","transgender students","bullying prevention"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Opposed to this policy,\" which directly states rejection. The explanation that it \"goes beyond protection of transgender students rights\" indicates they believe the policy is too expansive and should not be adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy scope","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Strongly and Biblically against\" the policy and argues it is \"not moral\" and \"not scientific.\" They also frame the policy as harmful, saying it \"sets children up for failure\" and calling it \"destructive behavior,\" which indicates clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","public schools","student welfare","taxpayer spending"]}


{"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,\" which indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. No supportive or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student welfare","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!!\" and repeatedly argues against the policy as \"wrong on so many levels\" and \"completely demented.\" They object to bathroom/locker room access, parental consent, and claim it takes away \"our rights as parents\" and \"freedom of speech and freedom of religion.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.12,"stance_rationale":"The comment only says \"strongly disagree\" without stating what aspect of the proposed regulation it rejects or why. Because it lacks any reference to the policy itself, it is too vague to reliably classify as support or oppose.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues the VDOE \"has gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They repeatedly reject the policies, saying schools should not accommodate them and that the regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","gender identity","First Amendment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly praises the policy effort: \"Way to go, Virginia! You're leading the way for all of us.\" They also urge action with \"Please follow through on this action\" and frame it as life-saving: \"You could save lives!\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender rights","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and commands, \"Do not do this,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The phrase \"it is tyranny\" shows opposition to adoption rather than support for any changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support The Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools Guidance Document.\" They also endorse the goal of a \"safe, inclusive environment\" for all students, indicating approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"Absolutely not!\" and says \"This is just going to allow more of this bs,\" indicating opposition to adoption. They argue it would make bathrooms less safe and reference personal experiences of assault and harassment as the basis for their objection.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","sexual harassment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"i vote ‘ no’,\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided, but the rejection is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"NO. This is wrong\" and says lawmakers should \"forget about the private agendas of fringe groups.\" They argue the legislature should instead focus on \"getting kids back into school\" and recovering lost learning, indicating opposition to adopting this regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["school reopening","instructional priorities","LGBTQ+ inclusion","political criticism"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support trans Rights!\" and frames the policy as beneficial, stating that \"Using the correct pronouns for trans kids is suicide prevention!\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","pronouns","student mental health","suicide prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely opposed\" and urges, \"Stop trying to bend the world to suit your Marxist narrative,\" which clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The reference to \"biological markers\" indicates opposition to the regulation's treatment of transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","opposition","biological sex"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and calls the policy \"long overdue.\" They further endorse the policy’s goals, saying it can \"go a long way in ending any bullying and encouraging empathy and inclusiveness.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly opposed this!\" and adds that it is \"Against every moral and family value,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. There is no indication of support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["family values","moral opposition","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and \"Strongly oppose!\" They also reject the policy as \"ridiculous\" and threaten to \"homeschool if this passes,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","school policy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this step towards safety for all\" and calls the policy \"a good start.\" They also argue that \"Steps are needed to ensure protection, support, and respect for the transgender community,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","bathroom access","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposed regulation\" and repeats \"OPPOSE this Bill.\" Although they express support for transgender students, they object to the policy because they believe it would involve \"deceiving their parents\" and \"giving children the option to choose their gender.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose oppose!\" and argues against allowing \"boys who claim to be 'girls' in with girls,\" which directly rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The language \"This is wrong\" and \"You must not care about women/girls\" shows clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","student privacy","women's rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" and endorses \"Creating protections for transgender and non-binary students.\" This clearly indicates approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"it should not be approved,\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"of great concern\" and \"destructive.\" They object to its support for gender exploration, compelled speech, and restroom/locker room access, framing it as harmful to children and to free speech.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","free speech","privacy","bathroom access","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly Against\" and repeats \"Against,\" indicating clear opposition to the proposed regulation. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE!\" and rejects the policy as \"this disgusting idea\". They argue against the underlying premise that a child can \"decide to be a boy one day girl the next,\" indicating they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","child development","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY OPPOSED!!!\" to the proposed transgender student policies, which is a clear rejection of adoption. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses transgender rights and the policy’s underlying goals, saying \"TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS\" and calling for \"a wave of equality.\" Although the comment attacks opponents, its clear intent is to support the regulation rather than reject it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","equality","anti-discrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I disagree with any sports program that allows transgendered Females ... to compete against biological females\" and argues this is \"not fair\". They propose a narrower alternative—separate competition by sex and transgender athletes in contact sports at puberty—which indicates opposition to the policy as written, at least regarding sports participation.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","transgender students","fairness","puberty","contact sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this legislation\" and argues it is \"not in the best interest of children\". They object to transgender students' access to \"dressing rooms and bathrooms\" and frame the policy as creating safety risks, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school safety","locker rooms","transgender students","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and argues that this policy should not be the priority, stating \"THAT should be the #1 priority\" instead. The comment redirects attention away from transgender student policies toward broader school performance and safety concerns for minority students.","tone":"negative","tags":["education priorities","student safety","minority students","school performance"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the underlying policy goals, stating \"Trans rights are human rights\" and praising efforts to \"create safe spaces for young people.\" This indicates clear support for adopting the transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe spaces","trans rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeats it as the entire body, indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, calling it \"in direct violation of parental rights\" and saying \"Please... implement policies\" other than this one. The comment also urges the VDOE not to \"affirm\" transgender students and says the policy should not be adopted because it conflicts with the writer's religious beliefs and parental authority.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","gender identity","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I totally disagree with everything this stands for\" and \"STRONGLY DISAGREE. THIS IS NOT OK,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The threat to \"consider another alternative to school if this is passed\" further indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","school choice"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strong Support\" and says they \"appreciate the thorough research and careful consideration\" behind the policies. They also argue the policies will make schools more supportive and reduce \"anxiety, depression, and suicide among children,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support trans rights!!\" and frames the policy as protection for people who \"suffer enough harassment on a daily basis.\" This indicates clear approval of the regulation’s purpose and likely support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-harassment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly gives \"strong support\" and says the measures \"will save lives.\" They also argue that \"no child should face... discriminatory action,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE! PROTECT OUR CHILDREN!\" and urges officials to \"Stop destroying our children!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies, even though the comment is framed in hostile terms.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support ALL students in Virginia!\" This is a clear endorsement of the policy’s inclusive treatment of students, including transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks officials to \"reject this proposed law\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"bad policy\" and would harm children, teachers, and families. The comment frames the regulation as coercive and dangerous, citing objections about pronouns, bathrooms, parental rights, and religious conscience.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","bathroom access","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill,\" and argues there is \"absolutely no reason to have a policy for one specific group of students.\" They also object to the privacy and family provisions, claiming the policy would \"take away a parents rights\" and involve \"government intervention.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","government intervention","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support Trans Rights\" and endorses protections for transgender students, noting they are \"bullied over for no reason.\" They also state \"Trans rights are human rights\" and oppose \"any sort of transphobia,\" which clearly supports the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects school involvement in transgender student policies, stating that \"Schools stay out\" and that parents are the \"ONE AND ONLY VOICE for THEIR CHILDREN.\" This indicates opposition to the regulation’s school-based guidance and implementation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school authority","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support! Support our LGBT youth!\" and endorses the underlying purpose of the policy by affirming that \"Trans people are valid\" and \"Trans Kids are valid.\" The comment argues for ending \"the culture of shame and fear,\" indicating approval of protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly argues the policy should not be adopted, claiming it takes away \"parental rights\" and would allow \"predators\" and \"bullies\" access to children. They also say the VDOE \"need[s] to get out of the business,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says \"The government should not be allowing other people to make or influence decisions so personally connected,\" which اعتراضs to outside influence over parents' decisions regarding transgender students. The title \"Opposed\" and emphasis that parents should \"nurture and raise their child as they see fit\" indicate rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges protection for trans students, saying \"Protect them\" and arguing that policies should ensure they can use bathrooms \"without fear of harassment.\" The comment supports the regulation’s goals of preventing bullying, harassment, and discrimination against transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","bathroom access","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the legislation \"should NOT be adopted\" and calls it \"completely out of line.\" They also argue it ignores parental rights and raises safety concerns about bathroom/locker room access and \"sexual assault issues.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE\" and argues the policy is \"incredibly irresponsible\". They reject school involvement in transgender-related guidance, saying it should be a matter for \"parent, child, possibly a doctor - never the school system.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school involvement","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they \"strongly oppose the proposed transgender policies\" and states that it \"goes too far.\" Although they suggest VDOE should revise it to protect transgender individuals' rights, the overall position is opposition to the proposal as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the guidelines are \"absurdity,\" especially regarding \"participation of male students in female athletic activities.\" They also state the policy will \"likely hurt more students than it will help,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Support transgender students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose and implementation. The title repeats the same position: \"Support trans students.\"","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 policy would help protect \"trans kids\" from discrimination and hatred in schools. They frame the regulation as a needed safeguard, saying it \"might create one more protective factor\" for vulnerable students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and argues that the policies are \"essential\" for \"safe and healthy school climates\" for transgender students. They also state the policies would have improved their own school experience, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose transgender policy\" and objects to \"locker room/bathroom access\" and schools \"not honoring parents wishes for children under 18.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed policy rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker room access","parental rights","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and asks to \"support trans kids\" and \"let them have a normal school experience.\" They also emphasize that \"every kid deserves to feel safe and welcomed in school,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.72,"stance_rationale":"The title \"Absolutely Not\" strongly signals rejection of the proposed policies. The body, \"Please consider other options,\" indicates the commenter does not want this regulation adopted as written and prefers alternatives.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I don’t feel this is a good option to do in our school systems,\" and the title, \"Against transgender bathroom plans for schools,\" indicates opposition to the policy. Although brief, the comment clearly rejects the proposed transgender student guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"i strongly support these measures\" and urges others to \"make space for trans students.\" They also explain the policy benefit, stating it will help trans students feel welcomed and that \"every student must feel welcomed\" to learn and grow.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student belonging","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Trans rights are human rights,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s protections for transgender students. The rest of the comment defends those rights and rejects religious objections, indicating support rather than opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","religious freedom","separation of church and state","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"goes against parent's right\". They also reject school support for transgender students, saying parents should be notified and opposing shared restroom/changing facilities, which indicates clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, calling it \"THIS IS RIDICULOUS\" and objecting to the idea that parents could be accused of abuse for buying their daughter dresses. The demand to \"Let the PARENTS be PARENTS!!!!!!!!\" indicates opposition to the transgender student guidance and its implications for parental authority and gender-related accommodations.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","child abuse","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"a very sick bill\" and saying \"Leave them alone.\" They argue it will \"make matters worst\" and frame it as harmful \"social engineering\" in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and rejects the policy with \"No way i'm letting a boy in the locker room with my 14 year old daughter,\" indicating they do not want the regulation adopted. The concern is specifically about transgender student access to sex-specific facilities.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student privacy","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and asks to \"Please support this guidance.\" They also describe the policy as removing barriers and improving opportunities for trans people, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","education access","anti-discrimination","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this policy,\" and frames the regulation as helpful for vulnerable students: \"This measure would help tremendously.\" The comment endorses protections for \"Trans and NB Students\" and cites bullying and mental health risks as reasons for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student mental health","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this guidance document\" and explains it will \"protect trans and queer students in Virginia.\" They also express approval of the policy's purpose by saying trans students deserve \"respect and dignity.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student dignity","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and gives a reason favoring adoption: \"all students deserve to feel safe, welcome, and supported.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and appears to object to the policy's bathroom provisions with \"The same bath rooms are you serious.\" This indicates rejection of the regulation, especially regarding shared restroom access.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and frames the policy as encouraging children \"to lie,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The comment does not request changes; it argues against the policy on parental communication grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and asks to \"look at other options,\" indicating they do not want the policy adopted as written. The phrase \"this sounds like far left agenda\" is a clear rejection of the regulation's substance.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","political ideology","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!\" and states that \"this is necessary for youth to better live comfortably and safely,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. The mention of trans friends and family reinforces support for the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in proud support of trans students\" and hopes the policy \"paves the way\" for a \"safe, welcoming, caring, and open place\" in schools. The comment endorses the regulation’s goals of support and inclusion for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Support!\" which directly endorses the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and explains that \"all students deserve to be in a safe and welcoming environment.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval by emphasizing love, respect, and kindness for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and calls the policy \"Poison like this is dangerous,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. There is no indication of support or a neutral question/comment.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues it \"goes way beyond prevention\" and is \"not safe for our children.\" They object to school affirmation of transgender students, privacy provisions, parental notification limits, and bathroom/locker room access, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Against\" and asks, \"What about a law to protect children & parents from being subjected to this against their will,\" which indicates opposition to the transgender student policies. The phrasing suggests the commenter wants the regulation rejected or substantially limited rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","student privacy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE!!\" and argues that the policy is \"government ... overstepping\" and \"infringing on unsafe standards for our children.\" The religious citation and references to \"family MORALS and values\" indicate rejection of the regulation rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","family values","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues that \"Transgender is not a sex and should not be recognized as such,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The comment also says the idea \"needs to change\" and \"should not exist here either,\" which clearly opposes adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","sex definition","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and ends with \"DO NOT pass this legislation.\" They argue the policy would \"indoctrinate children with an ideology\" and is not the role of schools or government, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","indoctrination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy outright, using the title \"NO WAY\" and stating \"This doesn't seem right on any level,\" which signals opposition rather than a request for clarification or neutral feedback. No supportive language or constructive amendments are offered.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support! Support! Support!\" and asks to \"protect trans people,\" which clearly endorses the proposed transgender student policies. The language indicates approval rather than a request to weaken or reject the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student protection","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that the policy is \"the bare minimum\" for school districts. They also call for \"more detailed strategies\" in district policies, indicating support for adoption with possible strengthening rather than rejection.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","school policy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, opening with \"Absolutely NOT!!\" and calling it a \"BAD idea.\" The statement \"Biological males, are male. Biological females, are females!\" indicates opposition to the regulation's treatment of transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex-based definitions","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"strongly against any teachings on this subject\" for their grandchildren, which directly rejects the proposed transgender-student policies. Although they add that they do not want anyone mistreated, the overall message is opposition to the regulation and its school implementation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","public schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.89,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy outright with the title \"Absolutely Not\" and says it is \"to pushy on the majority,\" indicating opposition to adoption. The phrase \"other options should be considered\" suggests they want this proposal rejected or substantially changed rather than approved as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","majority rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.84,"stance_rationale":"The comment says \"all children deserve protection,\" which aligns with the regulation’s goal of creating a \"safe and supportive learning environment\" and protecting students from discrimination and harassment. Although brief, it reads as an endorsement of the policy’s protective intent rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","transgender students","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and asks, \"Please do not pass this legislation.\" They argue it is \"not in the best interest of our children\" and object to parents not being involved, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","government overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose this lunacy!\" and objects to \"allowing boys in her locker room or restroom,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The language shows clear opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I'm writing to support protections for transgender and non-binary students in all of Virginia's public schools.\" They further endorse the policy goal by stating that protections will help create \"a safe place to learn and succeed\" and \"a positive learning environment for everyone.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STONGLY DISAGREE\" and argues the BOE should not be \"involved in or promoting\" the policy. They oppose allowing transgender students access to sex-specific bathrooms and call for separate facilities instead, indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student safety","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSED\" and argues that it is \"incredibly irresponsible\" to promote \"gender confusion\" in public schools. They also state that \"The school system should never be involved in this type of thing,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this bill\" and the title reads \"Strongly Support! Support trans youth!\" They argue the policy is needed \"for the health and wellbeing of our trans children\" and criticize opponents, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing","mental health","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not pass!!\" and urges, \"Do not allow them to use any private facility... that does not align with their biological gender,\" which rejects the proposed policies. The comment frames the regulation as dangerous, stating it will \"put our children (especially our girls) in danger.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","bathroom access","privacy","girls' safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"STRONGLY SUPPORT this policy!\" and repeatedly endorses its provisions, including \"consistent school pronoun use,\" \"restroom/locker use\" aligned with gender identity, and \"LGBTQ2+ inclusive professional development.\" The comment frames the policy as necessary to \"protect trans youth,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","pronouns","bathroom access","staff training"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and calls the policy \"child abuse,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The recommendation to \"Homeschool your children\" and criticism of \"indoctrination\" in public education further show opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public education","parental rights","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"a sham\" that \"does not help any child\" and urging that it not be enacted. They argue it would \"increase[] division,\" harm other students' rights, and lead to negative outcomes if implemented.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school sports","locker rooms","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy with phrases like \"Strongly Support!\" and \"Support trans rights for they are human rights.\" They argue against objections to transgender inclusion in schools and facilities, indicating approval of the regulation as written.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","religious freedom","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support adoption of the proposed transgender guidelines for schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I see no need for this at all\" and titles the comment \"Oppose Strongly!!\" They also reject the policy’s purpose by saying school is \"not about anyone's identity nor sexuality\" and calling it \"perverted and vile.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, saying the department is \"catering to the few at the expense of far too many\" and urging parents to make \"correct decisions\" about children's education. The comment frames the guidance as contrary to \"biblical correctness\" and expresses opposition to policymakers who \"diametrically oppose His directives.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely opposed\" and argues the policy \"can damage a young child\" and is \"not allowing for a safe and inclusive environment for all students.\" They also object to privacy and locker room access, saying it \"takes away privacy\" and discriminates against \"conservative and religious families.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","privacy","locker rooms","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Oppose 'Model Policies for Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia's Public Schools'\" and repeatedly argues the guidance should not be promoted in schools. They object to privacy provisions, gender-affirming care, bathroom access, and sports participation, saying the policies would \"ignore\" girls' privacy and \"effectively end\" women's sports.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school sports"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the adoption of this Model Policy\" and argues that \"fully supporting and protecting transgender students is the only moral choice.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","civil rights","student protection"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly back this proposal,\" which directly endorses adoption. They also praise \"safe and inclusive learning spaces\" and describe the proposal as \"incredibly well-researched,\" indicating clear support for the regulation as written.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive schools","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, asking \"Why is the state of Virginia forcing transgender ideology on schoolchildren?\" and accusing the state of \"brainwashing children.\" The language is explicitly hostile to the regulation and frames it as harmful and immoral.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","schoolchildren","ideology","harassment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I utterly reject the Department of Education’s proposed model regulations\" and argues the proposal \"violates the First Amendment rights of parents\" and \"undercuts open and honest conversation between parents and their children.\" The comment consistently frames the regulation as an infringement on parental rights and asks the DOE not to insert itself into these decisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","First Amendment","gender dysphoria","school involvement","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly opens with \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"exceedingly damaging to our children.\" They urge against \"encouraging children to adopt biologically wrong views of gender\" and warn of \"life-altering consequences,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","child welfare","school policy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the proposed policies. The title \"YES!\" reinforces the affirmative stance.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and argues that the policy \"weakens the family\" by \"blocking guidance from parents.\" They also reject the underlying transgender accommodations, saying \"Girls should be safe in a girls restroom\" and that \"Science text books and our language should not be changed for a chosen group.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"morally and ethically wrong.\" They also reject specific aspects of the proposal, including \"compete against males\" and \"share your bathroom with them,\" and threaten to leave the state if it is adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY oppose!\" and asks the board to \"does not pass this rule\" and \"please don’t do this.\" They argue the regulation is \"sickening,\" creates \"dangerous situations,\" and \"violates parental rights,\" all of which indicate rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the policy is \"removing parents rights\" and that the government should not be involved. They also reject allowing transgender students access to bathrooms aligned with gender identity, calling it \"non-negotiable\" and objecting to pronoun use and school influence on gender identity.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","pronouns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose!\" and argues against introducing \"sexuality and gender issues at the elementary school level.\" They also object to the policy as taking \"rights from the parents\" and giving them to \"the schools/govt,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","elementary schools","gender identity","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school authority"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support this\" and repeatedly urges the policy to \"Protect trans youth\" and \"make school a safe place for all children.\" They also ask to \"make the system supportive of trans youth,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and urges, \"Please enact them and help protect our kids.\" They also praise the policies as \"extra precautions\" to protect marginalized groups and prevent suicides, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","protective policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the transgender changes that are being proposed\" and repeatedly argues the policy is harmful, calling it \"harmful to our children.\" The comment urges rejection by presenting an article meant to show why the regulation should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","medical concerns","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly asks, \"Please do not do this!\" They argue against transgender student bathroom access and participation in girls' sports, calling it unfair and stressing discomfort and disadvantage for \"biological females.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","parental concerns","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses equal treatment of transgender students, saying \"Trans rights are human rights\" and urging, \"Keep our children safe by TREATING THEM EQUALLY.\" The comment rejects segregation and supports the policy’s protective intent rather than opposing it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","student safety","equal treatment","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose this plan\" and argues the policy is \"nonsense.\" They also say schools are \"undermin[ing] parents and family values,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","family values","transgender policy","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that \"Parents need to be included in this sensitive subject,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policy as written. The suggestion that transgender bathroom use should be \"private\" and the appeal to \"Use common sense\" further signal disagreement with the policy's approach to student facilities and parental involvement.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the guidance 100%!!!\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and urges, \"Protect our girls!\" They argue that \"biological females need safe spaces\" and object to \"biological males in the space,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policy on bathroom/changing-room access grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","sex-specific facilities","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and repeatedly advocates for adoption, calling it \"morally just and compassionate.\" They also frame it as protection for \"our students\" and \"LGBT peers,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the proposal is \"NOT okay,\" that it provides \"more protection/coverage for a trans student,\" and asks that it be \"reworked\". They object to key provisions on parent notification, bathroom access, and use of staff offices, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","school facilities","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support\" and endorses the policy as a way of \"protecting the rights of everyone\" and making schools \"a safe space for anyone regardless of sex, gender, religion, etc.\" This is clear approval of the regulation's goals and adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strong support! Trans rights are human rights!\" and \"Protect trans kids!\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The rest of the comment attacks opponents, but the policy position is unambiguous support.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support this policy\" and argues that \"each and every student feels safe, cared for and supported.\" They frame the policy as necessary to prevent students from feeling \"hurt, unhappy, unsafe and discriminated against,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"PROTECT TRANS KIDS,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of supporting transgender students. It offers no criticism or request to weaken the policy, only a brief affirmative statement.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposal\" and repeats that it is \"not the way.\" They argue it will cause \"potential abuse and further stress\" and call the policy \"shameful,\" indicating clear rejection rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student safety","bullying prevention","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"should NOT be implemented\" and \"This should NOT be implemented.\" They repeatedly argue it is \"harmful,\" violates parental authority, and should be rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","mental health","student privacy","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and argues that \"Treating trans kids with the most basic levels of respect and tolerance saves lives.\" They also endorse helping transgender children and criticize opposing views, indicating clear support for the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","respect and tolerance"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly endorses the policy’s underlying goals, stating that kids \"MUST be treated with respect and dignity\" and should have \"the freedom to be themselves.\" This is a direct defense of protections for transgender students and an implicit approval of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student dignity","LGBTQ+ inclusion","respect and dignity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this\" and frames the policy as promoting \"equality, tolerance, and acceptance.\" They also endorse the underlying purpose by saying society should \"accept and love our neighbor.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equality","acceptance","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the policy would make it \"INCREDIBLY EASY for predators\" and prevent adults from protecting children. This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","predators","parental rights","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and urges officials to \"implement these policies.\" They argue the guidelines are \"critical\" for students' health and frame opposition as \"pro-discrimination,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","anti-discrimination","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this guidance\" and repeatedly urges, \"PROTECT TRANS KIDS\" and \"Make their spaces safer.\" The comment argues the policy is needed to prevent discrimination and ensure safety, which is clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","anti-discrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and thanks the agency for \"putting forth this legislation\" while urging that it \"make it happen.\" The body also endorses the policy’s purpose, stating that \"Everyone deserves respect and the right to govern their own body.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student dignity","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this proposed Model Guidance\" and argues it will \"create more problems than it solves.\" They object to bathroom/locker access, girls' sports impacts, and say it is \"contrary to parental rights,\" all indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this!\" and adds that \"Trans students need support and protection in their schools,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","school support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy and trans kids\" and adds that \"Supporting their rights is critical.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation and its purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support!!\" and repeatedly endorses the policy goals, stating that schools should be \"safe and supportive\" for trans people. They also affirm protections against \"bullying/harassment\" for trans students and staff, indicating clear support for adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Support our students!\" and frames the regulation as protecting \"Trans and non-binary students\" from bullying and discrimination. The comment endorses the policy's purpose of supporting transgender students and reducing harm.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely oppose this agenda\" and \"This MUST not go on!\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. The language also calls it a \"wicked agenda\" and says it will \"cause all kinds of evil to flourish,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","religious/moral objections"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support this bill\" and argues that \"passing this bill should be a no-brainer.\" The comment frames the policy as necessary to protect trans students and improve mental health outcomes.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Fully support as an essential step\" and \"Support trans kids,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. 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 \"Strongly Oppose\" and describes the regulations as \"harmful to children\" and \"injurious to parent-child relationships.\" They further argue the policies \"intentionally remove parents\" from their children's lives, which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","family relationships","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this legislation\" and repeatedly endorses the policy goals, including making sure children \"feel safe and loved.\" The comment argues against treating gender nonconforming students as \"pariahs\" and supports the regulation's approach to transgender students in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Vote absolutely not!\", which is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. The rest of the message does not add support or nuance, only a general plea to \"focus on EFUCATION\" and children being \"the future of this nation.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["education priorities","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and describes the policy as \"a blatant attack on the family.\" They argue it lets kids \"go against their parents\" and says it is \"pushing the agenda against the family,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","family values","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student autonomy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the guidance, saying schools should be places where trans youth feel comfortable and that teachers should have \"guidelines for handling specific issues related to trans students.\" They also praise the document as \"evidence-based\" and argue it provides a \"win-win for everyone,\" while urging readers not to be swayed by \"anti-trans rhetoric.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","privacy","bathroom access","teacher guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"i strongly disagree with this\" and repeats that \"this is NOT right,\" indicating clear opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. They also object on religious grounds and specifically reject application to \"elementary school kids\" and \"6-12th\" grades.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","elementary school","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I VOTE NO!\" and \"I object to these Bills!\" They also urge, \"Do not do this!\" and threaten to homeschool if the policy is adopted, indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","home schooling","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and argues that \"Trans youth need our support!\" They clearly endorse the regulation and frame opposition as harmful, calling for a \"community of love, tolerance and support.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with this proposal\" and repeats that \"this proposal is not ok.\" They argue it \"cuts the parents out,\" \"silences families,\" and object to shared bathrooms/changing rooms, all indicating opposition to adoption of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, saying it \"appears to give more support and opportunities\" and concluding, \"This is a step in the right direction.\" They also urge, \"Let's NORMALIZE acceptance!!\" and \"Teach love, not hate,\" which clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose,\" which directly states opposition to the proposed policies. The follow-up phrase \"Agree- focus on education\" suggests they want schools to prioritize academics instead of adopting these transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","education priorities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges approval and protection, saying \"Approve, Support, Protect\" and \"Protect children every time.\" The comment rejects opposition as \"bigoted misunderstanding,\" indicating clear support for the regulation's protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly gives \"Strong support for VDOE Trans and Non-Binary Student Protection\" and says \"They need these protections right now.\" The body argues the policies are necessary to protect trans and non-binary youth from harassment and to create a \"more safe and inclusive space.\"","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 any transgender discussions in public schools\" and asks to \"remove any transgender discussions from public schools\" and \"do not approve any legislation otherwise.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed policies and a request that they not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights","religious freedom","curriculum"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly endorses protections for transgender students, stating that \"Their lives MATTER\" and that \"Their education shouldn’t be harmed just because of how they identify.\" The comment also criticizes opponents of the policy and urges that \"We have to be better and DO BETTER,\" indicating support for adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Vote no!\" and \"I do however strongly oppose this bill in it's entirety.\" They raise multiple objections, including concerns about \"overnight school trips,\" teachers' rights and beliefs, and \"parental rights,\" while only offering a limited alternative about private bathrooms.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","teacher rights","overnight trips","bathroom access","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"absolutely disgusting and unnatural\" and that \"we should not be normalizing it at all,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The religious framing (“That is not how God made us”) further indicates opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and \"I strongly support this guidance.\" They also explain that the policy would help create \"a welcoming and safe school environment\" for trans youth facing discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender students","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and adds a rationale that \"spaces become safe for Trans Kids\" and therefore \"safer for ALL people,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","safe schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE TRANSGENDER PROPOSED POLICIES\" and repeats that the policies have \"NO business in our school systems.\" They argue the policies threaten student safety, violate parental rights, and fail to accommodate religious objections, all of which indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this admirable, well-researched, and evidence-based proposal\" and argues the policy would \"protect previously vulnerable students\" and create \"safer, more inclusive learning environments.\" The comment endorses adoption as-is and frames the policies as beneficial for student safety and inclusion.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","mental health","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this transgender policy\" and argues it would \"take too much power from parents/guardians\" and \"cause more harm in the long run.\" These statements clearly reject adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","state authority","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support any legislation that protects and legitimizes trans youth\" and urges the state to \"be explicit in its guarantee of basic human rights to ALL.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies, not a request for weakening or rejection.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student rights","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues that \"gender is a FAMILY matter,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. They object to schools handling the issue and to schools potentially withholding information from parents, which is a direct opposition to the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","school authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE USURPATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS\" and calls the proposed privacy/confidentiality policy \"a direct usurpation of parental rights.\" They argue the policy should not hide a student's gender identity from parents and say schools should not \"harbor\" children from parents, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","confidentiality","transgender students","school-family communication"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects government involvement in this area, saying they do not want \"the government to enforce their ideas on us.\" In context of a regulation on transgender student treatment, this indicates opposition to the proposed policies rather than support or a neutral question.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender policies"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" the guidance and praises it as helping the state move toward \"greater inclusion and support for ALL students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, saying \"Trans kids matter- protect their right to learn and thrive!\" and praising Virginia for fostering \"a system that sets the bar for equality.\" They argue the policies would help trans students \"exist but thrive safely in schools,\" which clearly supports adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equality","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues there is \"no justification to impose changes\". They also say the policy is \"completely inappropriate\" and frame it as harmful to \"the rest of the children in the class,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","student safety","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!!\" and states that the policy is \"vital\" to the goal of protecting children. The body repeatedly endorses the policy’s purpose, saying it should \"support and protect all children\" and provide \"strong, reassuring, and reliable\" protection.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-bullying","privacy","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Oppose new policies,\" and repeatedly rejects the regulation, stating they will \"pull my children out of public schools\" and \"file a law suit everyday against the schools\" if it is implemented. They argue the policies are harmful and call them \"child abuse,\" showing clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom","parental rights","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and endorses protections so students can be in a \"safe, welcoming and inclusive\" school environment. The comment also rejects opposition based on religion, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","non-discrimination","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses transgender rights, stating \"TRANSGENDER RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS\" and defending trans students' needs. The language criticizes opponents of the policy, indicating support for the regulation's purpose rather than opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Support\" and states that \"Trans kids deserve dignity and respect,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. There is no language opposing or questioning the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with this bill\" and calls the reasoning \"flawed.\" The statement \"It’ll harm kids!!\" indicates opposition to adoption of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly in favor\" and argues that \"these guidelines could do so much to help\" trans children. They also urge, \"Support trans kids,\" indicating clear approval of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support\" the model policies and argues they are \"vital policy changes\" that should be implemented. They also frame the proposal as protecting transgender students' rights and improving youth health, which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"100% SUPPORT OUR TRANS/NON BINARY KIDS\" and asks to \"add more inclusive protections\" and \"ensure ALL youth are well supported.\" This clearly endorses the regulation and even urges stronger protections rather than weakening it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","mental health","anti-discrimination","youth safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that parents, not the government or schools, should be responsible for teaching children moral values. This indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies as a school/government role in child upbringing.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","school policy","moral values"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, saying \"THIS MUST HAPPEN!!!\" and that \"Trans kids deserve the same protections other kids get.\" The phrase \"This is ludicrous that it’s even up for debate!\" reinforces strong support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s framing of transgender students as an \"agenda\" and argues for teaching \"the truth\" about biological sex instead. Although they mention \"compassionate support,\" the overall message opposes the regulation’s transgender-inclusive approach and favors a different, more restrictive viewpoint.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","sex education"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the health and well-being of transgender students,\" which clearly endorses the policy’s purpose. The title, \"Please show students love and affirmation of who they are,\" further indicates approval of the regulation’s supportive approach.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender students","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that \"Having these discussions can only benefit students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s transgender-related school guidance. The comment also affirms that \"trans people exist and are valid\" and that LGBT+ topics belong in schools, indicating support rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student education","school curriculum"]}