{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support and protect Transgender students\" and frames the issue as a rights-based endorsement: \"Human rights are for EVERYONE.\" This clearly supports adoption of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"neutral","stance_confidence":0.78,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says \"Supporting all children is important\" and does not reject the policy outright, but urges caution and more preparation before implementation. The main concern is procedural: schools may \"rush forward\" without adequate research, planning, training, parent education, or implementation time, rather than a clear position for or against adoption.","tone":"mixed","tags":["implementation","teacher training","parent communication","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the VDOE guidelines\" and praises them as \"equitable, humane, and respectful.\" They also argue it is \"well past time\" for acceptance of gender identity and expression, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","non-discrimination","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the proposed regulations\" and repeatedly urges that Virginia \"enact[] the proposed regulations\" to protect \"gender expansive students.\" The body argues the rules are needed for safety, privacy, and equitable educational opportunities.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy as \"wrong\" and says, \"Do not taint the classroom with unnatural ideology,\" which indicates opposition to the transgender student guidance. They also argue to \"Protect children by not interfering with the parents right to raise them,\" framing the regulation as an improper intrusion.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school prayer","tradition"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"Almost all of the provisions all seem sensible and well thought out,\" which clearly endorses the regulation overall. They raise one objection to \"compelling the school staff to use the requested pronoun\" and prefer it be encouraged instead, indicating support with a specific modification rather than rejection.","tone":"mixed","tags":["pronouns","school staff","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support protecting all children,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. The phrase \"stress free an environment\" indicates approval of the policy's protective intent rather than opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive learning environment"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and states \"this is not the answer,\" arguing the policy should not be adopted. They also urge the school to avoid the guidance because it would allow access to \"locker rooms, bathrooms, and sports\" and would \"infringe\" on parental rights and women's rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support\" and \"I extremely support trans lives matter.\" They argue transgender students should use the bathroom of their gender and that the policy would help prevent bullying and harm, indicating clear support for the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","bullying prevention","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"strongly opposed\" to policies requiring teachers to use gender-related language and explicitly asks, \"PLEASE do not facilitate\" the regulation. They also criticize the policies as an \"extreme political agenda,\" indicating rejection of the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy’s goals, saying it is \"so important to provide supportive and equitable services\" and that the department should \"do everything in their power\" to ensure respectful treatment regardless of gender identity. This is a clear call for adoption and implementation of the regulation as supportive of trans youth.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","equity","supportive services"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the proposed updates\" and argues that \"Trans students deserve to be safe, heard, and understood.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","public school equality"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues that the policy should not be imposed because it would force people to act against their beliefs: \"by making it law you are taking people's freedom of religious beliefs.\" They frame the regulation as a violation of conscience and religious freedom rather than supporting adoption with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","freedom of conscience"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This policy, however, teaches an ideological position at odds with the values of a great number of parents and families,\" which indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. Although the comment affirms anti-bullying principles, it contrasts that with opposition to this specific policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","ideological objection","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues to \"Leave this whole discussion to parents\" and that \"Schools need to but out,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The comment criticizes the underlying issue as \"attention seeking behavior,\" further showing opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" in the title and thanks the policies as \"well thought out.\" They also affirm the underlying purpose by stating, \"All children deserve to be respected and accepted for who they are.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student respect","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and argues that \"transgender decisions should never be made before\" age 25, which rejects the policy's treatment of transgender students. The language about \"Glamorizing an alternative gender lifestyle is irresponsible\" and \"NOT incentives to be noticed\" shows clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","youth rights","school policy","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this\" and repeatedly argues the policies would create a \"more safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all children.\" They also state, \"I want this for our school systems,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose Transgender model\" and argues that \"transgender decisions should never be made before\" age 25, which rejects the policy's treatment of transgender students. The language about \"Glamorizing an alternative gender lifestyle is irresponsible\" and \"NOT incentives to be noticed\" further shows opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","youth development","school policy","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support polices that are inclusive\" and asks to \"Please expand considerations for Transgender students,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation and even suggests strengthening it. The comment frames the policy as beneficial for \"LGBTQ+ residents\" and transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposed addition to the code\" and \"Do not move forward or approve these ill-conceived draft model policies!\" They object to restroom/locker room access and argue the policies would weaken \"traditional family values,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker room access","religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose\" in the title and states that the \"School system has no right to impose their beliefs on my family,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The comment provides no support or neutral inquiry, only opposition to the regulation's adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy multiple times, saying \"No!\" and \"don't force this on kids!!!\" They also state they would \"home school my kids before I let them be in a school where they are foceing this kind of thing on them,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","transgender students","school curriculum","science"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly agree\" and urges Virginia to \"enact policies\" that \"offer and provide protection\" to vulnerable students. They also frame the regulation as necessary to \"remove the negative barriers to education\" and ensure children feel safe and treated fairly.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support Transgender Youth and these Model Policies!\" This is a direct endorsement of the regulation and its adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender youth","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This bill protects children\" and ends with \"supporting these bills,\" making clear they want the regulation adopted. They also repeatedly endorse trans students' rights and protections, arguing against exclusion and in favor of the policy's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","nondiscrimination","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"DO NOT promote\" the proposed transgender policies and frames them as harmful, saying they would \"jeopardize the bodily privacy and safety of our children.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","student safety","gender identity","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"STRONGLY SUPPORT!!!!\" and \"I support transgender youth and these model policies!\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support transgender youth and these model policies,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The rest of the comment reinforces approval by criticizing opponents of the policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly agree with passing any rules\" that promote dignity and respect in public schools. They also support preventing discrimination against their trans child and making schools \"a safe place for all of our kids to learn and grow.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student safety","parental rights","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policies, calling them \"crucial for the safety and acceptance of transgender students\" and saying \"We need to foster inclusive policies.\" This is clear support for adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusion","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly agree and support this\" and argues that the policy is needed so \"all children deserve to feel safe and accepted in school.\" They further endorse the regulation as promoting \"safety, equality, acceptance, inclusion\" for students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","equality","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose new transgender rules\" and repeatedly argues the VDOE should not adopt them, calling the regulations \"overstepping your role\" and saying \"You should not try to replace\" parents. The comment also objects to pronoun requirements, bathroom/locker room access, and transgender accommodations generally.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","privacy","school safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I SUPPORT THIS WITH ALL MY HEART\" and \"WE NEED THIS DRAFT.\" They argue the policy would reduce bullying and help transgender students feel \"more accepted and valid,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We strongly oppose this policy on moral and religious grounds\" and repeatedly argues that \"Boys are boys and girls are girls\" and that \"no policies... will change that.\" They also reject the policy’s approach to transgender identity, saying children’s \"fantasies should not be encouraged.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and adds that the guidelines \"fully support transgender students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support this life-saving legislation\" and repeatedly urges approval of the policy. They argue it will \"save young people's lives\" and provide needed protection from discrimination, which clearly indicates support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"i strongly disagree\" and argues against the policy by proposing a separate \"third bathroom...locker room...sport\" instead. The comment frames the regulation as causing \"more bullying and caos\" and \"confusion,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","school sports","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and states \"this should ever happen,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The threat that \"my children will never go to public school again\" reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in full support of this\" and repeatedly urges protection for trans youth and LGBTQ+ students. The comment frames the policy as necessary to help students \"feel safe and protected at school.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policies provide \"absolutely no exceptions or accommodations\" and objects to being required to \"go along with the 'transgender' ideology and policies.\" This indicates opposition to adopting the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","accommodations"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter warns that the policy would put parents \"at risk of being reported for child abuse or neglect,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption. The framing of the policy as threatening parents who encourage children to \"embrace their God-given sex\" shows the commenter believes the regulation is harmful and should not be implemented.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","child abuse","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support transgender youth and these model policies,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues the policy would \"prohibit\" schools from notifying parents and would allow students to use \"any bathroom or locker room they choose,\" which they say would eliminate \"privacy and safety.\" This is a clear objection to the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","student safety","bathroom access","locker room access","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and adds that \"All children should feel safe and welcome at school,\" which aligns with adopting the policy. The phrase \"It’s ridiculous that this is even up for debate\" reinforces clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Agree,\" and adds that \"This policy would be very helpful in protecting trans kids,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. 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 Opposed\" and argues the policy is \"irresponsible\" and \"actually damaging to kids,\" indicating they want the regulation rejected. The comment criticizes \"involuntary promotion of gender confusion in a public education setting,\" which is a clear objection to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student wellbeing","school policy","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly against this,\" and argues that \"We should not expose children to this kind of idiocy,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The additional insult toward the policy and its supporters reinforces opposition rather than any request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies \"seem to go too far,\" which indicates opposition to the regulation as written. Although they begin by supporting anti-discrimination actions, that qualifier does not change the overall objection to the proposed policies.","tone":"mixed","tags":["anti-discrimination","transgender students","policy scope"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and concludes, \"Absolutely, do not do this\" and \"These should be local decisions.\" They argue the policy undermines \"family and parent rights,\" \"religious freedoms,\" and student safety, indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","student privacy","bathroom access","school safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this\" and argues the policy will \"only... improve the lives of transgender/GNC students.\" They also endorse accommodations like protection from bullying and access to a separate bathroom, indicating approval of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","bathroom access","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do NOT support the proposed changes\" and calls the policy an \"overreach\" that should not involve schools in \"matters of sexuality and/or identification.\" They argue it disregards \"parental rights\" and should have \"no place being addressed in the classroom,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","First Amendment","gender identity","classroom instruction"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do NOT support the proposed changes,\" which directly indicates opposition to adoption. They also object that the policy would \"disregard parental rights, students’ privacy rights, and the First Amendment rights of teachers and administrators,\" reinforcing a negative position toward the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","First Amendment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the development of this policy guidance\" and explains it would help transgender and non-binary students \"thrive\" and be protected from \"harassment and discrimination.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student safety","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the comment \"Oppose\" and argues that schools should not tell children they are \"trapped in the wrong body,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policies. The phrase \"should not be utilized\" and concern about acting \"against their parents knowledge or consent\" further show opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","school policy","education funding"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" to the proposed policies. The statement that these students \"need counseling to affirm the gender they were born with\" rejects the regulation's transgender-affirming approach and indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","counseling","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and states they are in \"strong support of providing safety to all students.\" They further affirm that \"All students deserve respect and safety,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","respect","nondiscrimination","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues the policy is \"irresponsible\" and \"damaging to kids.\" They object to bathroom and locker room access and to the policy being implemented \"without ever notifying parents,\" indicating they want the regulation rejected or substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I offer my full support to these proposed policies\" and the title reads \"Strongly Support.\" They also describe the policies as helping stop misgendering, provide accommodations, and protect their child from bullying and suicide risk.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","bullying prevention","student safety","school accommodations","misgendering"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and states that the proposal \"should not even be entertained,\" which clearly rejects adoption. The phrase \"codifies Perversion\" is a hostile condemnation of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the proposal \"alarming\" and \"nonsense\" and says the guidelines are only acceptable to \"a few students and parents.\" They argue it would harm girls' sports opportunities and push families and teachers toward private schools, indicating they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","private schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Support\" and states that \"Trans youth are some of the most vulnerable kids and need the full support of their school system.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation and its protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do NOT support the proposed changes,\" which directly indicates opposition to the regulation. They also cite concerns that it \"disregard[s] parental rights, students’ privacy rights, and the First Amendment rights of teachers and administrators,\" reinforcing a rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","First Amendment","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Support\" and \"I fully support legislation needed to promote the health and well-being of trans youth!\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and argues that the policies will help \"protect our most vulnerable kids\" by ensuring a \"safe and supportive environment.\" The body endorses protections for trans youth and frames the regulation as necessary to prevent bullying and harm.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this\" and repeatedly argues that schools should \"support transgender people as early as we can in their lives.\" They criticize those \"voting in opposition\" and frame rejection of the proposal as harmful and indecent.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","mental health","parental rights","school climate"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and states \"I strongly support this legislation.\" They also endorse the policies as \"long overdue and much needed\" and say schools should be \"welcoming and affirming places for ALL students.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to the proposed Transgender policies\" and calls the policy \"outrageous.\" They also argue it will \"put students at risk\" and that the state has \"no business messing with biology,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","student safety","biology","state authority"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and states \"you’ll support transgender students,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. They also argue that \"Affirming students with compassion\" will improve student well-being and success, which aligns with adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student support","school climate","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this policy.\" They also justify that position by stating, \"Trans youth are a high risk group and they deserve to have policies that support them,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this bill,\" which directly endorses adoption. The additional phrase \"It is both necessary and important\" reinforces a favorable position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this\" and \"I fully support this guidance to help trans youth,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. There is no opposing language or ambiguity.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with phrases like \"Seriously people your even considering this?\" and \"No, absolutely no.\" They object to transgender students in school facilities, citing \"Boys in the girls locker room\" and asserting \"Parents need to raise their children, not the schools,\" which indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation\" and frames it as promoting \"the health and well-being of transgender youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. There is no opposing language or request to weaken the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender youth"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"extreme\" and \"NOT the way.\" They object to pronoun enforcement, bathroom/locker room access, and \"handling our children without parents consent,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","pronouns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation needed to promote the health and well-being of trans youth\" and adds that they \"should have legislation that protects them.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender rights","youth well-being"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and argues in favor of \"anti-discrimination policy\" and \"these protections.\" They also state that transgender students \"need and deserve all of the support that can be provided,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student well-being","student safety","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support trans youth and their rights to a healthy, full life\" and frames the regulation as a science-based public health policy. This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies rather than a request to reject or weaken them.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","public health","science-based policy","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support legislation\" and frames the policy as protecting \"the safety and health of trans youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy, writing \"Yes to anti-discrimination\" and stating that \"Virginia's schools should support and protect all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.\" This clearly supports adoption of the regulation as a means of protecting transgender and LGBTQ+ students.","tone":"positive","tags":["anti-discrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and repeatedly argues for \"Passing this bill\" and \"a strong and supportive educational foundation.\" They also state that \"Opposing this bill is opposing human nature,\" making clear they want the regulation adopted.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","privacy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I have concerns about these guidelines\" and concludes that \"the proposed rules should be amended\" in ways that would substantially weaken them, including parental notice and protecting sex-segregated spaces. The overall thrust is opposition to the regulation as written, even though the commenter supports a safe environment for transgender students in principle.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","sex-segregated spaces","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"urging the state\" to \"respect the gender identity of students\" and praises \"evidence-based practices that affirm students' identities.\" They frame the policy as necessary to \"support their needs\" and to \"honor the needs of our trans students,\" indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","identity affirmation","evidence-based practices"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Opposed!\" and \"I do not want my daughter in the same bathroom/locker room with the opposite sex,\" which clearly rejects the policy. They also argue it is \"a terrible idea\" and claim it would create \"dangerous and troubling times,\" indicating opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly disagree\" and \"I personally don't think it belongs in schools,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policy. They also argue for separate facilities instead of the policy's approach and warn it \"opens up a lot of potential lawsuits,\" indicating opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","changing rooms","privacy","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and ends with \"Please protect trans youth,\" indicating clear approval of the proposed policies. The body explains that safer school policies could have helped their sister avoid fear and harm, reinforcing support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bathroom access","mental health","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose transgender policies being enforced in public schools K-12\" and argues against the policy on multiple grounds, including ambiguity in \"affirming\" language and parental rights. The closing appeal to \"Protect our children’s innocence\" reinforces rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","bullying prevention","school privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and adds that \"ALL students deserve to feel safe and supported while at school,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","supportive schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please do not pass this proposal\" and titles the comment \"Strongly Oppose.\" They argue it would \"inflict[] irreparable damage,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","student dignity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and endorses \"inclusive policies.\" They also argue that schools should recognize and value all children, which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","inclusive policies","school climate","student dignity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support Virginia DOE's guidance\" and endorses \"creating inclusive learning environments for transgender and non-binary youth.\" They also state that children should be \"supported and safe,\" indicating approval of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose policy\" and argues against the regulation on the grounds that it \"deny[ies] the basic biological differences\" between sexes. They specifically object to transgender participation in athletics, warning women will lose opportunities and face injury.","tone":"negative","tags":["athletics","Title IX","sex-based sports","women's opportunities","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this\" and repeatedly asks, \"Please do not pass this.\" They argue the policy is unsafe and wrong, citing concerns about bathroom access and \"taking away parents rights.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","student safety","religious freedom","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this bill\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, calling it a \"violation of parental rights\" and saying it should \"not be standard practice.\" They also object to transgender students' access to locker rooms and bathrooms and urge, \"Stop trying to normalize behavior that ignores biology.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","female athletes","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please stop this now!\" and \"Opposed!\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. They argue the regulation would put children \"in harms way\" and invoke religious objection, indicating they do not want it adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","religious freedom","public schools","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and argues that \"There should be no issue for Trans people gaining access to education and job opportunity.\" They also reject opposition to the policy, saying harmful \"christian values\" and \"cultural violence towards LGBTQ+ people\" should not interfere.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","education access","religious opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support legislation needed to promote the health and well-being of trans youth!\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation’s goals and adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and states that \"It is the right of every student to feel welcome and supported within the school system.\" They further endorse the policy because it would help transgender students feel \"supported\" and \"empowered\" to access needed resources.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and adds that \"Every student deserves a safe learning space,\" which aligns with adopting the regulation. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","supportive learning environment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the policy\" and repeatedly endorses its goals, including protecting children from \"bullying and abusive behavior and discrimination.\" They also frame it as creating \"a safe environment\" for transgender kids and state that \"All students should be respected and protected.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do NOT support the proposed changes,\" which directly rejects the regulation. They also cite concerns about \"parental rights, students’ privacy rights, and the First Amendment rights of teachers and administrators,\" indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","First Amendment","educational policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSED IN SCHOOLS\" and pleads, \"PLEASE DON'T ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN IN OUR SCHOOLS,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose policy\" and argues against the regulation on the grounds that it \"deny[ies] the basic biological differences\" and threatens women’s athletics. The comment frames the policy as harmful to Title IX opportunities, scholarships, and safety, indicating clear rejection rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["athletics","Title IX","women's sports","student safety","sex-based policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and states they are \"in support of transgender students and their safety and equality in our schools.\" This clearly endorses the regulation's purpose and adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equality"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and adds, \"I support policies that support children and these proposals do that.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","school policy","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these measures\" and endorses multiple elements of the policy, including \"privacy,\" chosen names and pronouns, \"gender-neutral dress code,\" \"restroom access,\" and training. This is a clear request for adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy","restroom access","gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am NOT in favor of this action\" and argues it would be confusing, inappropriate for young children, and infringe on others' rights. They also state that parents should have a choice in what is taught to minors, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","young children","gender identity","school policy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSED\" and repeats \"Strongly oppose this legislation,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation that supports trans youth/students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The title, \"Support Trans Students,\" reinforces that the comment favors adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and \"Strongly support,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The additional statement about a \"far greater threat To our LGBTQ students\" reinforces support for protections in the guidance.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that \"Trans students have the same rights to an education free from administrative discrimination.\" They also endorse the policy by stating that \"No cis students will face any negative consequences\" from adopting it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No additional explanation is provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly in support of the guidance\" and adds that \"Virginia must be a place for all youth to thrive,\" which clearly endorses adoption. The rest of the comment explains why trans students need support and improved treatment in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","mental health","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and argues that \"Transgender students should feel safe at school,\" indicating clear approval of the proposed policies. The comment endorses the regulation’s goals of dignity, respect, and safety for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","dignity","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose this abuse of children\" and argues the policy is \"attempting to brainwash vulnerable children,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. The statement that parents, not government, should handle these topics further indicates opposition to the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","child abuse","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy,\" which directly endorses adoption. They also explain the reason as enabling \"a safe learning environment for transgender students,\" reinforcing clear support for the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly rejects the proposal, arguing it would \"remove a parent's ability to raise their children\" and \"subject ALL children to your mind games.\" The closing \"Leave our children alone!\" and criticism of the education system show clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","education policy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STONGLY OPPOSE\" and \"Do not implement this!!!,\" which clearly rejects the proposed regulation. There is no indication of support or a request for modification; the comment is a direct call to reject it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly do NOT support\" and argues that the policy \"threatens the privacy of our own children.\" Although they affirm anti-bullying principles, the overall message rejects the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","bullying prevention","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and adds \"Everyone should be treated equally,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. The phrase \"This is a no brainer\" reinforces a positive, approving position.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal treatment","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenters explicitly “urge you to make significant changes” to the draft guidelines and say they are “troubled” by policy that would “suppress and impede the free exercise of religion.” They argue the draft is harmful and ask for language that would weaken or alter the transgender student policies to protect religious objections.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","transgender students","free exercise","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are in \"general support\" of the policy document and reiterates that they \"continue to be in general support.\" Their only criticism is a request to amend one policy so that gender-specific extracurricular activities can still exist, not to reject the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","gender-specific programming","extracurricular activities","equity","inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and criticizes multiple provisions of the policy as \"Not functional,\" \"Not sustainable,\" and \"So dangerous!\" They object to the bullying/harassment language and the parent-notification process, indicating they do not want the regulation adopted as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bullying prevention","parental rights","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and \"I fully support\" the policy goals of helping children feel safe and be themselves. The comment endorses transgender students being able to \"feel safe in school\" and being supported as trans, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive school environment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do NOT support the proposed changes,\" which is a direct rejection of the regulation. They also object that it \"disregard[s] parental rights, students’ privacy rights, and the First Amendment rights of teachers and administrators,\" indicating substantive opposition rather than a request for minor edits.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","First Amendment","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to the Transgender agenda in schools\" and asks schools to \"Stick to traditional subject matter,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. Although they acknowledge that transgender people \"have rights as anyone else does,\" the overall message is that these policies should not be \"forced upon families.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support transgender students, their safety, and equality in our schools,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. There is no language opposing or questioning the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equality"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do NOT support the proposed changes,\" which directly rejects the regulation. They also object to it on substantive grounds, citing \"parental rights,\" \"students’ privacy rights,\" and \"the First Amendment rights of teachers and administrators.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","First Amendment","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully Support\" and thanks the authors for \"this excellent guidance document.\" Phrases like \"Stay the course\" and \"Great work\" clearly endorse adoption of the regulation as written.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","school policy","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this legislation\" and urges that \"We must support them with every effort possible.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this!\" and argues the policies are \"idiotic\" and would \"endanger[]\" students. They object to bathroom/locker room access provisions and say the regulation would force families to homeschool or use private school.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy,\" which directly states their position. They also argue it is \"causing confusion and endangering our children without parental knowledge,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","transgender policy","public education"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT 100%\" and \"I fully support children being who they are and feeling safe as trans.\" They also endorse the policy goals of comfort, safety, and support in school and public spaces.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive learning environment","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please do not approve the transgender guidelines\" and titles the comment \"Strongly Oppose.\" They argue the guidelines would harm children and \"do the complete opposite\" of protecting them, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","student safety","child protection","mental health","sexual abuse"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support legislation\" and frames the policy as promoting \"the health and well-being of trans youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenters explicitly ask for \"significant changes\" to the draft guidelines and say they \"urge you to make this change\" because the policies \"as written would suppress and impede the free exercise of religion.\" They also argue the guidelines are \"harmful to children\" and would \"disadvantage parents\" with religious beliefs, indicating opposition to adoption in its current form.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","freedom of conscience","transgender students","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this document\" and repeatedly argues for \"additional protections\" for transgender students. They frame the policy as necessary to reduce bullying, discrimination, and mental health harms, and ask that schools \"put these protections in place.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender protections","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the guidances are \"far too broad and general.\" They also reject the underlying premise, calling it \"child abuse\" and saying the policies should instead \"embrace your God given gender,\" which indicates clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","school policy","student guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly writes \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy as \"extreme\" and \"absurd.\" They say it would \"take rights away from parents and adults\" and expose teachers to lawsuits over pronoun mistakes, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","teacher liability","pronouns","transgender policy","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation needed to promote the health and well-being of trans youth\" and repeatedly urges schools to create \"inclusive, supportive environments.\" The comment endorses the regulation’s goals of protecting transgender students from bullying and discrimination.","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, \"I strongly support this,\" which directly endorses the regulation. They also justify it by saying \"Bullying has no place in school\" and express support for \"my trans, non-binary, and genderfluid friends,\" indicating approval of the policy's protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and argues that \"Hate has no business being in our schools,\" indicating approval of the regulation’s protective aims. The rest of the comment reinforces support for inclusion and against discrimination, with no indication of opposition to the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student safety","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support policies that support and protect transgender students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the suggested policy guidelines\" and argues they are \"not in the best interest of the majority of school students.\" They also object to specific provisions on locker rooms and sports, indicating they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","school sports","privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"strongly opposed to transgender policy in public school\". They also cite concerns about \"lack of privacy\" and \"lack of parental notification,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policy rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","transgender policy","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy’s inclusive purpose, saying school must be \"a safe place for all students\" and that students should feel \"welcomed and respected.\" This language supports adoption of the transgender student model policies rather than opposing them.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","respect"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"OPPOSE\" and repeats \"Oppose,\" which clearly indicates the commenter wants the regulation rejected. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly oppose\" the policies and repeatedly argues they are \"heavily biased and one-sided\" and should not be adopted as written. They criticize the document for limiting parental authority, free speech, and religious freedom, and for allowing restroom access and pronoun policies they reject.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","free speech","privacy","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Emphatically SUPPORT\" and urges officials to \"support our transgender and non-binary youth\" and adopt \"this new code\". They also ask, \"Please don't let a loud group of discriminatory people block this forward progress,\" which clearly favors adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","anti-discrimination","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"now want to change our old, embarrassing comments\" and asks to \"disregard any past opposing votes,\" which indicates a reversal toward supporting the regulation. The title also begins with \"Agree,\" reinforcing approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["civil rights","transgender students","support for regulation"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support this measure\" and frames it as protective, stating it \"protects trans children from bullying and discrimination.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" and asks, \"Please do not force this upon our children,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. The suggestion to \"Provide a single user bathroom for gender confused children\" shows opposition to the regulation as written, with a preference for a narrower alternative.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"It's time to recognize them and provide them a supportive learning environment\" and urges, \"Let's move forward,\" which clearly endorses the guidance. The title also states support for \"creating inclusive learning environments for transgender and non-binary kids.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","inclusive education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and calls the proposal \"dangerous\" and something that will \"hurt our nation and young people.\" They argue against the policy's premise, saying it is \"Not factual. Not scientific,\" and urge leaders to reject it by saying \"Lead well.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex assigned at birth","student mental health","school policy","leadership"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly says \"STOP! This is not okay.\" They argue the policy is \"sickening,\" object to transgender students using facilities, and say the education system should not \"encourage this type of behavior.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","religious freedom","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and urges schools to \"do more to protect their transgender students.\" They endorse key elements of the policy such as letting kids use the bathroom matching their gender identity and degendering dress codes.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bathroom access","dress codes","teacher training"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE\" the draft policy and asks that it not be adopted. They argue it infringes on parental rights and would make public schools \"not... a safe place\" for their children, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","student safety","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not agree with this policy\" and titles the comment \"Strongly Oppose.\" They also argue it \"puts more children at risk,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","parental rights","family role","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY APPOSE,\" which clearly indicates opposition to the regulation. The phrase \"Have you lost your minds?\" reinforces that they want it rejected and are expressing strong disapproval.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Support\" and says the policy \"advocates for the basic rights\" of students. They further praise it as \"nurturing and supporting students\" and encouraging schools to \"open their minds,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["student rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","supportive schools","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I urge you to reject the proposed policies\" and \"vote no.\" They argue the policies would harm students, threaten \"parental rights,\" and oppose allowing transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms with the opposite sex.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am against the bathroom policy\" and argues the policy should be replaced with separate unisex facilities instead. They frame the current policy as creating safety risks and say it should not allow students to \"use whichever bathroom they choose,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","unisex bathrooms","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"in support\" and concludes, \"we must protect everyone,\" which aligns with adopting the policies. They also endorse protections against \"bullying or discrimination\" for children who do not conform to norms.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","empathy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and expresses approval of its impact. The phrase \"making ALL of our kids feel safe in schools\" indicates endorsement of the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and states they are \"Strongly opposed to this.\" They argue the policy would \"deny parents information about their own child’s developmental issues,\" indicating rejection of the regulation on parental-rights grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student privacy","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these guidelines\" and frames them as protecting transgender students from discrimination. They also state the policies will help create \"a safe environment for learning and growth,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","teacher perspective","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and \"I strongly object to this entire draft,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue it lacks \"exceptions or accommodations\" for religious conscience and that it \"pull[s] families apart\" by not involving parents, indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","family involvement","transgender policies","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly calls the proposal \"reckless,\" \"outrageous,\" and \"irresponsible.\" They argue it is \"pseudoscientific overreach\" and say it should not be adopted because it undermines parents, religion, and federal law.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy","student identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Vote Yes,\" which clearly supports adopting the regulation. The title and opening statement, \"Transgender Rights are Human Rights,\" further affirm approval of the policy's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","human rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and adds \"I support other human beings and this!!!!\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. The comment offers no objections or qualifications.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!!!!!!\" in response to the transgender student policies, which is a clear rejection of the regulation. No supporting or neutral language appears in the comment.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","public schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" and argues the policy would have \"detrimental effects to children.\" They object to shared restroom/changing access and claim it violates \"the right of parents\" to teach their beliefs and morals, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student privacy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support policy that protects trans youth in public schools\" and calls the guidance \"absolutely essential.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation as a means to protect transgender students and create a safe learning environment.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","safe learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am highly opposed to passing this into our school systems\" and repeatedly urges officials to \"Leave our children alone\" and \"Stop trying to fit in with the world.\" The comment rejects the policy on parental rights, religious, and sex-binary grounds, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Absolutely Not approving of this\" and argues against transgender participation in women’s sports. They frame the policy as unfair to \"born females\" and say athletes should compete in the sex they were \"Born\" as, indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","LGBTQ+ inclusion","women's rights","fairness"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and says, \"Schools should educate, not indoctrinate, their students!\" This clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies rather than supporting them.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and repeatedly urges to \"keep this away from Virginia schools,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. They argue the policies are \"totally unworkable\" and claim they violate religious freedoms and force compliance with a view they call \"empirically false.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY DISAGREE!\" and \"PLEASE NO!\" in response to the transgender student policies, indicating clear opposition to adoption. The phrase \"Crazy for even thinking this!\" reinforces rejection rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT MOVING FORWARD!\" and repeatedly praises the policy as something that \"has been needed\" and is \"monumental to these kids.\" They also endorse giving teachers \"information and tools\" to implement it, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","teacher guidance","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges the state to \"focus on protecting, supporting, and defending transgender students\" and says to \"provide protective factors for transgender people\" through changes to restrooms, dress code, and learning materials. This is a clear endorsement of the proposed transgender student protections, with no request to weaken or reject them.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","restrooms","dress code"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this proposal\" and argues it \"goes way too far.\" They object to privacy impacts, parental notification concerns, and compelled compliance with views on sex and gender, while only offering a limited caveat to \"Protect kids who are gender confused.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose Transgender\" and argues the policy \"goes way beyond prevention\" and amounts to \"mandatory promotion\" of the policy's subject matter. They also call it \"irresponsible\" and \"damaging to kids,\" indicating clear rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment strongly endorses respectful treatment of transgender people, stating that \"PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE TREATED LIKE PEOPLE.\" Given the regulation concerns transgender students' treatment and protections, this is a clear expression of support for the policy's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student dignity","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS DOCUMENT\" and repeatedly argues against its core provisions, including gender identity recognition, pronoun use, bathroom access, and parent notification. They frame the policy as harmful to children and schools, asking \"Why punish 99% of a school to accommodate\" these policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","pronoun use","bathroom access","parental rights","school choice"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues the policy \"circumvent[s] parental rights\" and \"usurp[s] parents authority and responsibility.\" They object to schools using a student's affirmed name/pronouns without parental notification, calling it potentially deceptive.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","parent notification","student privacy","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" and asks to \"PLEASE STOP THE HARRASMENT OF NON TRANSGENDER YOUTH!\" This indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies, framed as harmful to non-transgender youth.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and endorses equal treatment: \"All human beings deserves rights and to be treated fairly.\" The phrase \"Trans lives matter!\" directly supports the regulation’s protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal rights","student fairness"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed\" to the proposed policy and objects to allowing students to use \"any bathroom or locker room they choose.\" They frame the policy as harming \"privacy and safety of students in states of undress,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker room access","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"strongly oppose these initiatives\" and repeatedly argues against the policies on parental rights, restroom access, and sports participation. They call the proposal \"completely absurd\" and ask to \"make actual education the focus\" instead of these policies, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","school sports","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these policies\" and objects to \"allowing biological boys into girl’s private bathrooms and changing spaces.\" She also argues the schools should not \"trespass on the family and home,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","parental rights","sex-segregated facilities","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Support\" and argues that \"These policies will not limit the rights of cis kids or their families\" while saying they \"promote the health and wellness of trans kids.\" The comment clearly endorses adoption of the regulation as a protection for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","bathroom access","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and says they \"would wholeheartedly like to see it passed.\" They argue the policy should protect \"LGBTQ+, specifically Transgender, youth\" and provide guidance for schools, even if it is \"not perfect.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","school guidance","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly states \"STRONGLY OPPOSE,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No additional reasoning or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. No supporting reasons are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and adds \"Strongly opposed to the transgender stuff,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support Transgender rights\" and adds that \"The rights of transgender people need to be protected.\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student protections","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I urge everyone to vote against this mockery of humanity,\" and describes the policy as a \"transgender agenda\" that should be rejected. The body repeatedly condemns the regulation as unnatural and a \"gross perversion,\" indicating clear opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","religious beliefs","sex/gender identity"]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.18,"stance_rationale":"The comment does not clearly address the proposed transgender student policies or indicate whether they should be adopted. It instead shifts to unrelated concerns about schools being closed and claims that \"Suicides and drug overdoses are skyrocketing,\" without connecting those points to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["student mental health","school closures","public health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This document cannot be passed\" and labels the title \"Oppose.\" They argue the policy would harm children psychologically and physically and object to allowing transgender students' preferences to determine sex-based access, especially \"boys to enter a girls locker room.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","student safety","psychological harm","sex-based facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Oppose— doesn’t belong in public schools\" and adds, \"This should not be in our schools, period.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["public schools","transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and states \"I strongly support.\" They also endorse the policy’s purpose, saying trans students deserve school without discrimination and that the document \"has the ability to save LIVES.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy goals, saying it is \"time to create welcoming and inclusive environments in our schools for ALL students\" and that \"Everybody deserves complete acceptance and equality.\" They also support related implementation by stating that \"gender diversity education should be part of K-12 curriculum in VA.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender diversity education","school climate","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE\" and repeats \"Oppose this bill,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies. The rationale centers on parental authority in education, stating that parents should have the \"primary role\" and objecting to the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","public education","science education"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I’m in support\" and \"I believe this is a step in the right direction.\" They also endorse specific elements of the proposal, including less gender-specific dress codes and supporting transgender students and families in a \"safe, and private manner.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","dress code","family support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support any and all efforts\" to create an equitable environment for transgender students. They also argue the policies are needed so students feel \"safe and valued,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equity","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and calls the recommendations \"radical and scientifically flawed.\" They also reject the policy as government overreach, saying parents will not allow officials to \"dictate\" and \"indoctrinate\" children.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education policy","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose this\" and objects to \"the opposite sex coming into the bathroom\" with their children, indicating rejection of the policy. The concern is specifically about bathroom access for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support these model policies for LGBTQ students\" and argues that \"These policies will help the safety of students\" and ensure equal access to education. The comment consistently endorses adoption of the regulation and provides reasons for doing so.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues that God created only \"one man and one woman\" and that there is \"no other\" beyond \"male and female,\" which directly rejects the premise of policies supporting transgender students. The biblical quotation is used to reinforce opposition rather than to suggest any modification or support.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects state/school involvement in transgender-related discussions, saying the issue is \"for the parent's to discuss\" and that the school and state \"HAVE NO LEGAL RIGHT\" to dictate it. They also warn that the policy would place children \"in the care and custody of the state,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","state overreach","student privacy","transgender students","sex education"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and rejects the policy by asserting \"GOD CREATED MEN AND WOMEN, NOT TRANSGENDAR.\" This is a clear call against adopting the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","religious objections","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" and calls the policy \"absolutely absurd.\" They argue that the policy is wrong because it does not require parental consent, stating \"you are denying parental consent,\" which indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","consent"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support guidance that protects the rights of transgender students in Virginia.\" They also justify approval by arguing the policy would help students be \"safe while in school.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-bullying","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and states that \"all youth are able to learn without harassment, discrimination or fear of violence,\" which aligns with adopting the proposed policies. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of your proposed guidelines\" and ends with \"Please STOP this transgender initiative,\" which clearly rejects adoption. They also argue the policies are harmful and inappropriate for children, calling them \"a terrible idea\" and saying schools are \"forcing these radical beliefs.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school curriculum","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly oppose\" and repeats \"String oppose!\" (likely meaning strong oppose), which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. No supporting or neutral language is present.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses protecting transgender students, saying Virginians are \"long overdue in protecting all of our children whether they be cis- or transgender\" and concluding that \"Pro-life means we also have to protect the lives of trans-people.\" The comment cites harm statistics to argue for adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they do not believe these \"model policies\" help achieve constitutional goals and adds that they \"certainly WOULD NOT\" bring blessings of liberty. This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation, framed as harmful rather than beneficial.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","constitutional rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and urges, \"Stop this nonsense and leave our kids alone!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support policies\" that create \"a safe and equitable learning environment for Trans students.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed regulation's purpose and direction.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equity"]}