{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy with the title \"Absolute Support\" and says \"It is well past time for these kinds of changes to take place.\" They also state that \"All students deserve to feel safe\" and that \"Trans lives are valid and need to be protected in policy,\" which clearly supports adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and argues that \"Trans and non-binary kids\" deserve to feel \"safe and validated\" at school. This clearly endorses adopting the proposed policies to protect and include transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose the VDOE model policies for the treatment of transgender students.\" This is a direct rejection of the proposed regulation with no qualifying language suggesting support or modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","VDOE policy","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am writing in strong support of this bill\" and explains that it will \"help ensure the safety and well-being of trans and non-binary students.\" They also endorse the policy goals of protection against \"bullying, harassment, discrimination, and victimization.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSED\" and calls the policy \"a disgrace to humanity,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The statement that it will \"result in a collapse of the public education system\" further shows opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","family values","public education","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed!\" which directly states opposition to the proposed policies. The phrase \"This is sheer lunacy!\" reinforces that they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose to this\" and argues against transgender students using bathrooms and participating in sports. They state they do not want \"a man walk in\" and that transgender students \"should not be allowed\" in school bathrooms or sports, indicating clear opposition to the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I heartily support these guidelines,\" and describes the proposal as an \"Excellent Step Forward!\" They also praise recognizing students' gender identity so they can feel \"accepted and supported.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I am in strong support\" and endorses \"equality and protections for trans, non binary, gender non confirming youth.\" This clearly supports adoption of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student protections","equality"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this initiative!\" and frames the policy as necessary to \"protect our communities kids.\" They also endorse the underlying purpose by stating, \"Supporting children includes supporting trans children.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","support for transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and states \"I do not agree that the public schools should have the right to enter into gender issues with children.\" They argue this is a matter for parents and that schools should not \"dictate what teachers need to teach concerning sexual issues,\" indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","curriculum","school role"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeats \"I oppose this!\" with no qualifying support or suggested revisions. This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I do not support this bill,\" and the title says \"OPPOSE!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the policies outlined in the proposal\" and calls for schools to be \"clear and unwavering\" in protecting LGBTQ+ students. The comment also urges adoption by framing the policies as necessary to prevent discrimination and violence.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equity","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPSE\" and threatens to \"REMOVE MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL SYSTEM,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed policies. There is no supporting language or request for modification, only opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Vote NO,\" which directly opposes adoption of the regulation. The stated reason, \"I want to protect my children,\" indicates concern about the policy’s impact and supports an oppositional stance.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strong Support\" and argues that the policies would \"help immensely\" transgender students and \"improve the lives of all students.\" They also endorse \"Acknowledging and support transgender students in their identity,\" which clearly favors adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","anti-bullying","gender identity","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. The follow-up claim that it is not the government's or school's job \"to tell us what to believe or how to live\" reinforces rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please do not support this bill\" and \"I am highly opposed to this bill,\" which clearly indicates opposition. They also argue it gives \"more power to teachers than to the child’s very own parents\" and will cause \"confusion to children’s minds,\" reinforcing a negative position toward adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","child welfare","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this\" and calls the policy \"child abuse,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. There is no request for modification or support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","child welfare","opposition"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this well-researched and evidence-based proposal\" and repeatedly endorses the policy as creating \"safer, more inclusive learning environments.\" They also reject objections by stating it \"does nothing but support marginalized students.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this\" and repeatedly endorses the policy as protecting transgender people. The rest of the comment attacks opponents, but the stance toward adoption is unambiguously supportive.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","nondiscrimination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges \"passage of protections for our transgender and nonbinary students\" and says it \"only makes sense to allow these kids\" to use facilities matching their gender identity. The comment also endorses \"full participation in sports, gym class, and everything else,\" clearly supporting adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","nonbinary students","bathroom access","school sports","student protections"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and repeats \"Strongly support,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. No contrary language or qualifications are present.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and says \"Leave politics outside the school,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policies. The request to focus only on core subjects implies they do not want this regulation adopted in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["politics in schools","curriculum","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I want to voice my strong support for this guidance document\" and argues that it will \"save lives.\" They also state that schools should be trained to provide \"support, resources, and protection for trans students,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","supportive school environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"STRONGLY oppose transgender policies!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation and indicates they do not want it adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues it is \"outrageous\" and \"taking it TOO FAR.\" They object to bathroom access, gender identity support in schools, and say the policy puts \"many at risk,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","gender identity","school privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"OPPOSE - VERY PROBLEMATIC\" and argues that VDOE has \"gone far beyond the path the General Assembly prescribed.\" They repeatedly reject the policies as harmful, saying schools should not promote gender transitions and that the regulations infringe parents' First Amendment rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support this!\" and frames the policy as something their child \"SHOULD Not be forced\" to follow. They also state, \"We are a Christian family and do not support this bill,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS TRAVESTY,\" which is a direct rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The phrase \"you are trying to inflict on our children\" shows opposition to adoption and a hostile view of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"ridiculous\" and \"unacceptable.\" They object to transgender student accommodations, saying schools should not \"teach\" sexual identification and expressing concern about \"students of the opposite sex using the same restroom.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","parental rights","school policy","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!\" and the title says \"STRONGLY oppose transgender policies,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the Transgender School Policy,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The follow-up statement that schools should \"get back to the basics\" reinforces opposition to adopting this policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools","curriculum priorities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says it is \"concerning that the school boards would even consider this to pass\" and calls the policy \"a threat\" and \"child abuse,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They also urge schools to \"stick to teaching the ABC’s\" rather than implementing the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","child abuse","mental health","civil rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed\" and argues that \"Parenting minors is the right of the parents, not the school or government,\" which rejects the regulation’s role in schools. The phrase \"Wake up!\" reinforces that they want the policy rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the implementation of this policy\" and praises it as \"thoughtful, evidence-based,\" \"clear and comprehensive.\" They also argue it would help schools support gender diverse youth and could be a \"model policy\" for other states.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school support","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and warns not to bring \"this disgusting evil to our schools.\" They also threaten to withdraw children, indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" and repeats \"Strongly, strongly, strongly opposed.\" They object to the policy as \"way overstepping parental rights\" and call it \"pure evil,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","child welfare"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this bill to protect trans youth,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The stated reason indicates approval of the policy's protective aims.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support transgender rights!\" and argues that transgender people \"deserve to be protected.\" The comment frames the policy as a way to teach children respect and protection, indicating approval of the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student protection","school climate","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the protection of trans kids in school\" and argues that schools should let them \"feel comfortable with who they are.\" The comment clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students rather than opposing it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support any and all legislature that supports and protects LGBTQ+ children and adults,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. They also add that \"Everyone deserves to feel and be safe,\" reinforcing support for protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"SUPPORT!!\" and endorses the policy by stating \"Trans rights are human rights\" and \"let kids be who they are in school.\" This clearly indicates approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student rights","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in full support of the guidelines developed in support of transgender students\" and argues that teachers should create \"a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.\" The rest of the comment provides evidence and explanation in favor of the policy, not criticism or opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","teacher responsibilities","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and calls the proposal \"very wrong\" and a \"Disgusting bill.\" They object to parents not having a choice and claim it is \"an abuse of power,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","government overreach","family rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these policies being considered by our Department of Education,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. They also argue it is a \"gross overstep\" and that it should remain within \"the parent/ guardian/ family's right\" to handle these issues, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school authority","transgender policies","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying schools should not “push a social agenda” and objecting to “boys in girls rooms or girls in boys rooms.” They also argue the guidance is “wrong” and “dangerous,” indicating opposition to adoption of the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","parental rights","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that the DOE should stick to academics rather than this policy. The statement that it is \"parents responsibilities to raise the children as they see fit\" indicates rejection of the regulation's involvement in transgender student treatment policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","education scope","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and specifies support for \"the guidance to trans children,\" indicating approval of the proposed regulation. There is no language suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this Transgender Policy\" and repeatedly urges rejection of the rule. The rest of the comment reinforces opposition by arguing the policy would \"force your opinions and beliefs on everybody else\" and should be left to parents.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","government overreach","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"YES! STRONGLY SUPPORT\" and states \"This is the direction we need to be moving.\" They also praise the document as \"well thought out and researched\" and emphasize its \"upsides in terms of safety.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","gender identity","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Oppose\" and adds \"We need to protect our children,\" which signals rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. Although brief, the wording implies concern that the regulation would harm children or undermine their protection.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","transgender students"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Oppose!\" and the title expresses alarm about \"Transgender boy in boys bathroom\" and \"pregnant LGBTQ?\", indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. No supportive or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I Support the Guidance Document\" and argues that the guidance is \"vital\" for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students. The comment clearly endorses adoption and frames it as a positive example for all students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","equity","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I wholeheartedly support trans-affirming guidance and policies,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. They also frame it positively as an \"equitable, caring, student-centered approach.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school policy","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support Guidance Document\" and repeatedly endorses it as \"a step in the right direction.\" They argue it will create \"a safer environment\" and is based on \"medical and psychiatric expertise,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Full support\" and says \"This is a must in my mind,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. They further endorse it as \"evidence based\" and say it \"saves lives,\" which supports adoption rather than rejection or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","evidence-based policy","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly begins with \"Oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, calling it a \"Transgender agenda\" and demanding that if it is approved, \"Parent-Student Vouchers are included\" so families can leave. The comment objects to school privacy practices, transgender recognition, and participation in sports and facilities, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school sports","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Oppose\" and the title states \"Oppose transgender and opposite sex using same bathrooms,\" indicating rejection of the policy’s bathroom-access provisions. It does not request modifications; it clearly objects to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","privacy","sex-specific facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE!\" and says \"This policy will only add to this harm,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. They argue against transgender-related guidance as \"falsehoods\" and say schools should \"refocus... back on education,\" which shows opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex-specific facilities","student privacy","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Support\" and says \"protections for trans and non-binary students are crucial\" and \"Good job, VA,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. The comment frames the regulation as necessary protection for vulnerable children rather than raising objections or questions.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the transgender ideology being pushed upon our children in schools,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The phrase \"being pushed upon our children\" indicates opposition to adoption of the regulation and its school implementation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose many of the policies of this proposed model,\" and argues they would undermine parental rights, disrupt schools, and pressure staff to affirm transgender students. The comment also objects that there is \"no protection for the school personnel whose religious beliefs are in opposition,\" indicating rejection of the proposal rather than support for it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","school administration","student privacy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve\" and \"PLEASE do not adopt,\" making clear they want the guidelines rejected. They also argue the policies are \"totally unworkable\" and object to them as \"mandatory promotion\" of ideology, which reinforces opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","gender identity","school policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the proposed document,\" which directly endorses adoption. They also argue that transgender youth \"need appropriate support\" and reference \"scientific evidence\" and a \"medical/biological basis,\" reinforcing approval of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination","transgender youth"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE proposed guidelines\" and repeatedly argues to \"Stay out of it!!\" They object to pronoun use, school involvement in gender identity, and transgender students using bathrooms/locker rooms, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","pronouns","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the proposed document,\" which directly endorses adoption. They also argue that transgender youth \"need appropriate support\" and reference \"scientific evidence\" backing the policy's premise, reinforcing clear support.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly agree to protect trans youth\" and repeats \"Protect trans youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. 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 comment explicitly states \"Opposed\" and repeats \"Opposed,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No qualifying language suggests support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I cannot support these policies\" and frames the proposal as an \"agenda\" that contradicts their religious beliefs. They also argue it would worsen safety, claiming open bathrooms would create \"more possibilities for bullying\" and abuse.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","student safety","bullying prevention","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"Please don't be fooled (brainwashed) by these radical few\" and arguing that children should use \"the bathroom that goes with what is between one's legs.\" The comment frames the guidance as \"very confusing policies\" that would \"confuse our children,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","gender identity","parental concerns","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support for nonbinary, trans, two spirit, and genderqueer youth\" and affirms that \"You deserve better\" and \"Everyone deserves to be treated as a human with unique value and worth.\" This is clear endorsement of the policy’s protective intent for transgender and gender-diverse students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","nondiscrimination","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this guidance document\" and argues it is \"imperative\" to provide a \"supportive and affirming environment.\" The comment endorses the policy’s goals of safety, anti-bullying, and nondiscrimination for transgender children.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not approve this completely misguided policy,\" which is a direct rejection of adoption. The statement that it is \"causing far more harm than good\" reinforces opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly writes \"OPPOSE!!\" and repeats the regulation title, indicating clear rejection of the proposed model policies. No supporting or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I unequivocally support this guidance,\" which directly states approval of the regulation. They also endorse its goals by emphasizing that transgender students \"must be safe and welcomed\" and describing bullying and administrative insensitivity as reasons for the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","bathroom access","physical education"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the Guidance\" and opens with \"Thank you for releasing the updated Model Policies.\" They also describe how the policy would help by allowing a preferred name field and affirming transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","preferred name","transgender students","school records"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose this policy,\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. The title \"Transgender Mandate\" also signals a negative view of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I wholeheartedly support the guidance,\" which is a direct endorsement of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I SUPPORT LGBTQ RIGHTS\" and asks that \"ALL RIGHTS BE EQUALLY EXTENDED TO THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students. There is no opposing language or qualification.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","civil rights","equal treatment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeats \"I strongly oppose\" at the end. They argue the policy would let schools \"bypass the parent\" and influence a \"vulnerable and suggestible child,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school influence","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies “deceive and confuse children” and calls it “a tragedy that adults create policies that perpetuate confusion,” which clearly rejects the regulation. They also argue against key provisions by stating children should accept their “biological sex” and that “Males should not be in female locker rooms” and vice versa.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","biological sex","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s premise, saying \"DON'T FORCE GENDER IDEOLOGY\" and urging, \"Stop confusing kids!\" This indicates opposition to adopting the transgender student policies. The comment also argues that the approach is \"not even a logically sustainable way to live,\" reinforcing a clear anti-policy stance.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender ideology","student welfare","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that \"This policy creates a hostile enviroment\" for those with religious beliefs. The comment frames the regulation as targeting Christians and other religious groups, indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I OPPOSE\" and repeatedly urges officials to \"Defend and protect our children!\" and \"Stop using them for propaganda,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. The comment argues the policy would harm children and invade privacy, especially in bathrooms, which is a clear substantive opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policies a \"Wrong Choice\" and argues against allowing transgender students to use facilities or compete with the opposite sex. They say students should use sports teams and restrooms \"contingent with their assigned sex\" and urge protecting children by promoting development of assigned gender instead of treating them as similar to the opposite gender.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school sports","bathroom access","gender identity","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose\" and objects to \"these gender confusion topics being used in our Virginia schools.\" They further state, \"This is not for a school system to teach,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","curriculum","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.78,"stance_rationale":"The comment argues that \"in most cases, there is nothing wrong with our kids\" and criticizes \"what we teach our kids,\" implying opposition to policies that affirm transgender identities in schools. Its emphasis on teaching children \"what it means to be a 'man' or a 'woman'\" and standing for \"what is right\" suggests it rejects the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","parental rights","school values","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support - trans rights are human rights\" and urges that \"We must allow trans youth to exercise their rights to bodily autonomy and freedom of self-identity.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed transgender student policies, framed as necessary support and suicide prevention.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","student safety","mental health","bodily autonomy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I don't think this is something that should be legislated\" and argues government should not be involved in these decisions. They frame the policy as a \"medical issue\" that should remain between \"the parents, minor and their doctor,\" indicating opposition to adopting the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","medical privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the document's restroom and locker room provisions \"put students at risk\" and argues that \"the rights of a few should not justify the taking away of rights for many.\" They also object to \"deny natural parental rights\" and end by questioning whether anyone is considering \"the safety of our daughters in the bathroom and the locker room,\" indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","student safety","bathroom access","locker rooms"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly urges officials to \"PROTECT the children\" by rejecting what they call \"these lies\". They argue that \"Boys are male and girls are female\" and say \"Stop this insanity,\" indicating clear opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious beliefs","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and repeatedly urges \"oppose it!\" throughout the comment. They object to pronoun use, transgender participation in sports, and access to locker rooms, framing the policy as a threat to religion, morality, and female athletics.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","pronouns","school sports","locker rooms","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this common sense guidance document\" and describes the proposal as \"sensible and evidence based.\" They also argue that supporting transgender youth \"has been shown to prevent this harm,\" indicating approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","evidence-based policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely OPPOSE this harmful policy\" and repeatedly argues against adoption, calling it \"harmful,\" a \"HUGE OVER STEP,\" and a threat to \"Parental Authority\" and \"Basic Safety Concerns.\" The body lists multiple objections to pronouns, bathroom access, parental notification, and school support for gender identity, all framed as reasons to reject the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies \"must be rejected\" and opens with \"Strongly oppose these misguided and destructive policies.\" They also argue the policies improperly \"place the State over the Parent,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","school governance","state authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"not okay\" and \"should not even be something put into law.\" They also call it \"discriminatory,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["discrimination","student safety","gender identity","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter argues the policy should be stopped, saying \"Let's stop it while we are ahead\" and criticizing the guidance as forcing schools to allow bathroom access based on gender identity. They frame the regulation as dangerous and illegitimate, referring to it as \"fake world\" thinking and objecting to transgender accommodations in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","compelled speech","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it an \"outright affront to Religious freedom\" and saying it \"cannot ever be tolerated.\" They also frame the guidance as harmful and object to the underlying transgender premise, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" the policy. The phrase \"immoral overreach\" indicates rejection of the regulation rather than support for adoption with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","school guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" the proposal, which is a clear rejection of the regulation. The phrase \"immoral overreach\" indicates they view the policy as unacceptable and too expansive.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that \"We must support them\" and criticizes efforts to \"force them to conform,\" which aligns with approving the transgender student policies. The comment frames the policies as necessary to protect LGBT youth from bullying and discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and thanks the agency for \"giving space for gender nonconforming students.\" They also describe the policy as helping students \"fully express who they are,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","gender identity","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am proud of our state for drafting this legislation\" and states that \"we must realize this as Virginians and Americans,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. The comment also emphasizes the importance of teacher support and equity for children, indicating approval rather than criticism.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","equity","teacher support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the guidance, saying it \"will confuse children\" and is \"particularly unfair to females\" in athletics. Phrases like \"Stop denying science\" and \"deny biological science\" indicate opposition to adopting the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student athletics","gender identity","biology","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policies provide \"absolutely no exceptions or accommodations\" and frames them as incompatible with their \"religious faith, conscience, or understanding of biology and sociology.\" The title \"This will be a horror show!\" also signals clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","transgender policies","accommodations"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Please oppose\" and describes the policy as \"an unscientific assault on parents and children.\" They further argue it is \"an attempt to usurp the role of a parent,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose Model Policies for the treatment of transgender students in public schools.\" This is a direct rejection of the proposed regulation with no qualifying support or suggested revisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!!\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. \"God help us!!!\" reinforces a negative reaction to the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to this abusive policy,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The phrase \"hinders not helps these poor confused children\" further indicates opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"nonsense\" and \"isn't backed up by science.\" They also object to \"having the opposite sex in bathrooms,\" indicating rejection of the regulation's transgender student protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","biology","school facilities","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these model policies\" and repeatedly endorses them as appropriate and sensible. They also argue that staff should be trained and that the policies are \"not overly burdensome to schools,\" which reinforces approval rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","teacher training","student safety","nondiscrimination","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policies \"harmful and dangerous to our children\" and says \"Anyone with children and a heart can see the harm this does,\" indicating clear opposition. They object specifically to the pronoun requirement, describing it as \"confusing\" and a source of \"fear and anxiety.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","pronouns","student mental health","harassment","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this\" and frames the policy as necessary to create \"a supportive and affirming environment for transgender children.\" They also argue it is a needed response to bullying and high suicide rates, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the model policies guidance\" and gives a reason favoring adoption: \"every student deserves a safe and inclusive learning environment.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Please Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"harmful\" to transgender children, families, staff, and other students. They object to pronoun requirements, bathroom/locker room access, and transgender participation in sports, indicating they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose Model Policies for treatment of transgender students.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation with no qualifying language suggesting support or modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges adoption of protections for transgender students, saying the same care \"needs to be made for all of our students\" and asking to \"ensure that our young people see that value being lived out\" in schools. They specifically support \"safe access to restrooms that match their identity,\" anti-bullying measures, and counseling services.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","bullying prevention","student safety","counseling services"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"deeply troubled\" by the department \"promoting gender confusion\" and states that if the policies are implemented they will send their children to private schools. This indicates clear opposition to adopting the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education choice"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposed Transgender Education policy\" and repeatedly argues against adoption, calling it \"scientifically baseless\" and \"social propaganda.\" They also object to restroom access, pronoun use, and the policy being \"force fed to every student,\" which indicates clear opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","pronouns","parental rights","free speech"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The additional statement that it is \"important to protect our most vulnerable children\" reinforces approval of the policy's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in full support of the guidance.\" They further endorse the policy goal by arguing that schools should \"be a place of support\" for transgender youth.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","transgender youth"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This sort of content does not belong in our schools\" and argues it will \"HARM their self worth,\" indicating opposition to adopting the policy. They also say it will \"create confusion\" and should not be taught to children, which is a clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student mental health","school curriculum","parental concerns"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"We do not need this law\" and arguing it is \"anti-science\" and \"child abuse.\" They also oppose the underlying approach to transgender students, insisting parents should have \"the ultimate authority\" and criticizing encouragement of transgender identity.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policy","child safety","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully Support the Transgender Student Policies\" and states that \"The Model Policies are very important and needed.\" They argue schools \"must have a uniform understanding on how to treat and support Transgender students,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","student records"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this action\" and repeats that opposition at the end. They argue that parents should be informed and that the policy is \"wrong and very detrimental\" to children and families, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","child welfare","family rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and \"I fully support the policies as outlined.\" They also endorse the purpose of the regulation, calling it \"an important step\" to ensure transgender students are treated equally and protected from discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Support\" and states, \"Protect and support transgender students.\" They also emphasize that \"all students\" should feel safe in school, which aligns with adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","school climate","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the guidance document\" and urges officials to \"Help these kids get the support they need to flourish.\" The comment argues the policy is needed to protect trans youth from \"depression, anxiety, bullying, and suicide,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"SUPPORT!!\" and endorses the policy's underlying purpose by stating, \"Protect our children; they know themselves best.\" This indicates approval of the regulation rather than opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says, \"All humans are created equal and deserve to be treated as equals,\" which aligns with the regulation’s goal of nondiscrimination and supportive treatment of transgender students. The title, \"Protect LGBTQ Youth,\" also indicates approval of the policy’s intent.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these guidelines\" and frames them as necessary to protect transgender youth. They also endorse the policies as a response to bullying and prejudice in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges approval of the policy, saying \"Protect trans children and families\" and \"Be a leader, Virginia.\" The body advocates for the regulation's underlying goals of safety, empathy, and protection for transgender children.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Support!\" and endorses the policy as life-saving: \"This policy will save lives.\" It also states that \"All students deserve a safe supportive classroom,\" which clearly favors adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","supportive environment","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policies as \"psychological abuse\" and \"sexual abuse against minors,\" calling them \"pedophile proposals.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation and an argument against adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","sexual abuse","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"full, adament, and urgent support for these model policies\" and argues they are \"of utmost importance\" and \"a necessity.\" The body consistently endorses the policies as protective and inclusive for transgender youth and all children.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks, \"Please do not place any special favors\" and rejects the policy as \"discrimination\" claims, indicating opposition to the transgender student guidance. They also state that \"there is only two genders and that needs to be the way it stays,\" which directly opposes the regulation's purpose.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","discrimination","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support these model policies,\" which directly endorses adoption. The additional statement, \"We need to support and love all our children,\" reinforces approval of the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues to \"not give them puberty blockers\" and to not \"allow them to mutilate their bodies,\" which rejects the regulation’s support for transgender students and related best practices. The title and body frame the policy as harmful to \"kids who are confused,\" indicating opposition rather than a request for modification in support of the rule.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","puberty blockers","gender dysphoria","youth medical care","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly objects to the policy language, calling it \"completely subjective,\" \"scary and unacceptable,\" and \"an over-reaching government.\" They explicitly argue against bathroom access provisions and CPS reporting guidance, asking whether schools will \"report and government remove or jail parents\" and stating the policy will be \"exploited.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly support\" and describes the policies as \"respectful,\" something that \"will save lives,\" and \"common sense.\" They also endorse allowing students to use chosen names, dress appropriately, and have privacy, which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","privacy","respectful treatment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE this legislation\" and repeatedly urges officials to \"re-think your proposed legislation.\" The body argues the policy is \"dangerous,\" \"unacceptable,\" and would harm girls' privacy and safety in bathrooms and locker rooms.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student safety"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and asks the agency not to adopt policies that would \"further confuse\" children. They argue the policies are \"neither based on reality, nor scientifically proven,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student wellbeing"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and \"I do not approve of your proposed guidelines.\" They object that the policies lack \"exceptions or accommodations\" for religious or biological objections and describe them as \"radical theories\" that \"indoctrinate our school children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I highly object\" and asks, \"Please do not support this ongoing attack,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The title and body frame the regulation as harmful, indicating opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","science","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this guidance document\" and endorses it because \"All students in the Commonwealth deserve an education system that is welcoming and affirming of their gender identity.\" This is a clear request for adoption of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and says the policy would be \"harmful\" and \"How tragic\" to empower schools to teach it. The reference to \"1+1=5\" is a clear rejection of the transgender student policies as invalid or inappropriate.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this new legislation!\" which directly states opposition to the proposed policies. The title, \"Transgender indoctrination,\" reinforces a negative view of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this action,\" which directly rejects the proposed regulation. The phrase \"Please return to sanity!\" reinforces that they want the policy not to be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that sexual orientation and gender identity \"MUST be taught\" and says every child needs to be told that being trans is \"normal, acceptable, and scientifically valid.\" This supports the regulation’s transgender-student framework and asks for even stronger inclusion in sex education rather than rejection or weakening.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","sex education","transgender students","student support","anti-bullying"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully Support\" and repeatedly argues for adopting the protections, stating that \"Trans students deserve protection\" and that the policies \"will only benefit them and their classmates.\" The comment rejects opposition as \"transphobic\" and frames the regulation as creating a safer school environment.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"It should absolutely be opposed,\" and the title also states \"Oppose this policy.\" They argue the policy will \"foment more confusion\" and harm young people, indicating clear rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student privacy","youth mental health","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" and repeatedly urges VDOE \"to not allow this.\" They argue the policies should be rejected because they conflict with religious beliefs and should not be taught in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school curriculum","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this guidance\" and frames it as necessary to \"promote the health and well-being of trans youth.\" They also endorse protections against harassment and bullying, indicating approval of the regulation as written or in principle.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly rejects the regulation with \"Absolutely NO.\" The title \"Destroying the children\" conveys strong opposition to the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","school policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying it \"forces everyone to comply\" and that it is \"definitely NOT the job of the DOE\" to do so. The comment argues the policies are harmful and should not be implemented, citing fears of abuse, false accusations, and hostility.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","student safety","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE TRANSGENDER SCHOOL POLICY,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The additional statement, \"Biblically there are only male & female. that's it!\" reinforces opposition on religious grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","gender identity","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support Trans youth in public scools!\" and adds \"Trans youth need public school support!\" This clearly endorses the proposed policies and the support they provide to transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly rejects the policy’s subject matter with the statement \"GET TRANNIES OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS,\" indicating opposition to transgender-inclusive school policies. It provides no policy-specific support or suggested revisions, only a demand to remove transgender students from schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in strong support of the model policy for transgender students\" and praises it as \"fair and legal and right.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation as written.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equity","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy is \"Vehemently opposed\" and calls it \"diametrically opposed to the US Constitution.\" They also describe it as \"not normal, not healthy\" and \"shameful,\" indicating clear rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","constitutional concerns","student wellbeing"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses protections for transgender students, stating that schools should provide \"support\" and \"respect and protect all their students.\" They reject \"discrimination or shame,\" which aligns with adopting the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I do not agree about the way this effort is being phrased\" and asks to \"reconsider and make better accommodations for all,\" indicating opposition to the proposed policy as written. Although they express support for protections for transgender students, they specifically reject the current approach and advocate separate facilities and different rules for athletics.","tone":"mixed","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","school sports","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"vehemently opposed to this policy\" and rejects it as \"transgender indoctrination\" and the \"forced acceptance of the LGBT agenda.\" They also state, \"I will not adhere to this policy,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","parental rights","constitutional concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY support trans rights!\" and argues that \"Every student, including trans students deserve to feel included and welcomed.\" They also state that \"Policies need to adapt and change with the times,\" which clearly endorses adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the transgender policies\" and repeatedly rejects the proposal as \"unbiblical\" and contrary to \"God’s design.\" They also state, \"The school has no place to teach my children\" these messages, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","gender identity","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and asks, \"Please do not do this to our children,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. They argue the guidelines are \"against science, morality\" and call them \"deceit,\" which shows clear opposition rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support this initiative!\" and argues that transgender students deserve \"the right to a education\" and to \"feel safe at school.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the Model Policies\" and states they are \"necessary to protect trans students and advance their well-being.\" They also endorse the policies as a response to bullying and harassment, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support all efforts to do so wholeheartedly,\" and frames the policy as necessary to protect \"the rights, dignity, and well-being of Trans students.\" The comment argues for stronger support for trans students in schools rather than opposing the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this dangerous policy\" and asks officials to \"do not enact this policy.\" They argue it is harmful, creates an \"unsafe environment,\" and infringes on \"family and parental guardianship,\" all of which indicate clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.84,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says that guidelines preventing \"bullying, harassment, and discrimination make sense and should absolutely be supported,\" indicating overall approval of the regulation. Although they raise several concerns about parental notification, restroom access, and sports fairness, these are framed as requests for caution or revision rather than rejection of the policy outright.","tone":"mixed","tags":["bullying prevention","parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school sports"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with this,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The biblical quotation about \"male and female\" is used as the basis for opposing the regulation rather than supporting it.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this\" and objects to the issue being \"strictly handled by the educational systems,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policy. Although they support inclusion in principle, they argue against the restroom/locker room provisions by warning it \"opens the door for cases of abuse and rape,\" which shows opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose completely!\" and \"Please do not allow this!\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. They argue that \"shared bathrooms and locker rooms leaves children so vulnerable to predators\" and that the regulation cannot protect anyone, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"I say absolutely not\" and arguing that public schools should not be used \"as a platform to push these choices.\" They frame the proposal as unfair to other children and say it would not protect \"the rights and safety of every child.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"We strongly oppose\" the guidance document and repeatedly urges officials to \"Do not dictate to our families what to believe\" and \"Stop trying to weaken and destroy the nuclear family.\" These statements clearly reject adoption of the policy and frame it as contrary to their values.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","transgender students","family values","education policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Unequivocally OPPOSE\" and calls the policy \"ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.\" They argue it \"goes AGAINST the nuclear family\" and reject the idea that children can be transgender or make such decisions, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","family values"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. They also argue the policies are \"far from neutral\" and do not have \"EVERY child’s safety in mind,\" reinforcing opposition rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this\" and repeatedly argues against implementation, saying it would be \"detrimental to the safety of our children\" and that \"more harm will come than good.\" The suggestion to \"Add a third bathroom\" indicates they prefer an alternative to the proposed policy rather than adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","parental rights","bathroom access","teacher objections","family values"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support all measures to ensure the protection of transgender children in Virginia schools\" and urges, \"Please do not subject vulnerable children\" to harm. The comment advocates adoption of the policies as necessary protections and calls for action rather than inaction.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","anti-discrimination","mental health","school support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No additional context suggests any nuance or support for modifications.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am fully in support of updating our school policies to those proposed.\" They also argue that schools should \"show respect for all students,\" indicating approval of the regulation rather than opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","school policy","respect for all students"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and asks to \"support them and support this bill,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation. The statement that trans students have a right to a \"safe and supportive learning environment\" aligns with adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support Transgender rights and equality for all students in VA schools!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies and the protections they provide.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","equality","student rights"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully support!\" and \"I support the right of all individuals\" as well as \"I support transgender individuals,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The comment frames the policy as necessary for understanding and protecting rights rather than opposing any part of it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policy \"goes against everything we stand for\" and cites scripture to argue against it. This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student policies rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose this!\" and objects to key parts of the policy, including that \"the parent doesn’t have to be informed\" and concerns about bathroom access. They argue the policy \"doesn’t make our kids safe,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","student safety","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I strongly oppose these model\" policies and repeatedly argues they should not be adopted, calling them a \"radical violation\" and \"beyond offensive.\" The comment objects to pronoun requirements, gender identity support in schools, and reporting parents to CPS, all framed as reasons to reject the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","free speech","parental rights","gender identity","child protective services"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support trans rights\" and urges Virginia to \"set an example for the country\" by supporting trans youth. This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies and their underlying goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"will not support any such teachings in the public school setting\" and warns that if the measures are passed they will seek education elsewhere. The comment repeatedly describes the policy as \"wrong,\" \"sin,\" and \"a lie,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose,\" which directly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No additional context suggests any support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly states \"I strongly oppose this policy being recommended.\" The body argues the policy \"violates parental rights and religious freedoms,\" is \"totally unworkable,\" and should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","bathroom access","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support\" the policy and gives a reason favoring protection of trans students: \"trans students deserve to feel safe and accepted.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter calls the policy a \"dramatic, Extreme policy\" and says it is \"unbelievable,\" indicating clear disapproval. They argue for alternatives like \"counseling\" and \"stronger influence on anti-bullying culture\" instead of the proposed guidance, and warn it could \"open dangerous doors for ALL of our children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bullying prevention","parental rights","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies \"should be denied\" and states they \"wouldn't want\" these policies adopted. They also argue the policies are \"absolutely appalling\" and not protective of children, indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","student safety","religious freedom","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says transgender identity and homosexuality \"have no place in our schools,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies supporting transgender students. The language is condemnatory and urges the reader to follow a Bible instead of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose what the state is trying to push into our school systems,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. \"Let our kids be kids\" reinforces opposition to the policy's inclusion of transgender-related guidance in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"Will only create greater confusion\" and \"Undermines the parental role!\" These phrases clearly reject the proposed regulation and express a desire not to adopt it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","student wellbeing"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy being recommended,\" which directly indicates opposition to adoption. They also argue it \"violates parental rights, student rights, religious freedoms,\" reinforcing that they want the policy rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this model policy\" and repeatedly argues it is \"very bad policy and very dangerous.\" They also call for an alternative approach, saying students should receive counseling instead, which indicates rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","locker rooms","women's sports","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this\" and asks, \"Please make this regulation a reality.\" They also praise the policy’s purpose of fostering \"understanding and acceptance\" for trans students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill\" and argues against key provisions, especially keeping information from parents and allowing bathroom access based on gender identity. They ask, \"Is this really a better solution?\" and suggest an alternative like \"making a unisex bathroom,\" indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly disagree with this policy for our school system\" and calls it \"unnecessary and pointless.\" They also prefer it be \"left to the individual schools,\" indicating opposition to adopting the statewide model policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","anti-discrimination","local control"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the proposal \"ridiculous,\" \"lunacy,\" and says it is \"an anti-Christ philosophy I will not subscribe\" to. They also argue against protections for transgender students and object to school involvement, saying it risks \"losing our ability to parent our children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the model policies \"are a violation of my religion\" and states they \"stand in direct contrast\" to what they view as biology, science, and \"the word of God.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed policies rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","biology/science"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and states that \"Trans students deserve protection at school.\" They further endorse a safe educational environment for trans students, which clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the remark \"Strongly Oppose\" and cites Genesis 5:2 to argue a binary sex view, which is being used to reject the transgender student policies. There is no indication of support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!\" and endorses the policy by stating \"Trans rights are human rights\" and that \"LGBTQ+ students deserve to feel safe and respected in schools.\" This is a clear affirmative position in favor of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender rights","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this legislation\" and \"DO NOT enact this law,\" making their position clear. They argue it would \"trample upon the rights\" of other students and object to bathroom/locker room access for transgender students, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","school safety","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" and argues the policy \"does not belong in the schools educational learning.\" They also object on religious grounds, saying it \"goes against mine and my family’s religion\" and should be handled \"at home.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and argues against the policy as \"antithetical to the principles of free speech\" and a \"social experiment.\" They also reject the underlying transgender guidance by referring to it as forcing language that \"subvert[s] obvious biological reality.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["free speech","transgender students","parental rights","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"In support\" and repeats \"In support,\" indicating clear approval of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting otherwise.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Do not adopt this guidance\" and \"Throw the whole thing out,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The rest of the comment argues against transgender accommodations and calls the guidance an attempt to \"normalize the abnormal,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","pronouns","school policy","counseling"]}