{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that the policies should provide \"protections and accommodations\" for transgender students. The body clearly endorses adoption of the regulation as a way to help students \"feel supported and are able to thrive.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","student support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.\" They also endorse the purpose of the policy by stating transgender students \"need and deserve to have a safe place to learn.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe learning environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the policies that are proposed\" and repeatedly endorses protection for transgender students. They argue the policies are needed to prevent discrimination, bullying, and targeting in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention","school support"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and urges reviewers to reject the \"abusive and hateful language used by those in opposition.\" They also say \"Keep your hateful religion out of the classroom,\" which clearly endorses the proposed transgender student policies and criticizes opponents.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this bill\" and extends that support to \"future bills that move to protect trans lives.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Oppose\" and asks, \"do not put me in the position\" to comply with the policy. They say they \"will not condone sin\" and that their \"faith in Jesus Christ will win,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policies on religious grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","teacher concerns"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and praises the initiative for giving transgender children \"guidance and safe space.\" This clearly indicates approval of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","supportive environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly appose this policy,\" which is a direct rejection of the regulation. They also object that it ignores \"biology\" and \"take[s] control from parents over their kids,\" reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","biology","government overreach","transgender policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s subject by saying, \"They do not belong in our schools,\" which indicates opposition to the regulation. The statement \"Transgenders are not human\" and the appeal to \"God made humans to be male and female\" further show a desire to exclude transgender students rather than adopt the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","student rights","school access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation to promote the health and wellbeing of trans youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. There is no opposing language or qualification that would weaken this support.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student wellbeing","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely oppose this\" and argues the policy should not be adopted. They propose an alternative of separate \"unisex bathroom/changing room\" facilities and object to allowing transgender students in shared changing areas, citing privacy and majority rights concerns.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these revisions\" and argues they should not be implemented. They also object that it is \"a family matter alone\" and claim approval would be \"forcing this onto other students and teachers,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support transgender students rights,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The statement that \"any human should have to fight for basic rights and respect\" reinforces approval of protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","respect"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and rejects the policy by stating \"transgenders is a mental problem and parents must be involved,\" which indicates opposition to the regulation. The remark about parental involvement reinforces a desire to weaken or reject the guidance as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The comment is explicitly titled \"OPPOSE\" and argues that \"Parents need to be a part of any conversation with the school in regards to the child,\" indicating resistance to the policy as written and concern about parental involvement. It does not offer support or neutral feedback on the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school communication","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this legislation\" and thanks the policymakers for \"following the science.\" They also frame the policy as making schools \"a safe place\" for transgender students, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"support\" and adds \"so supportive of this!\" indicating clear approval of the proposed regulation. There is no contrary language or request for rejection or weakening.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I SUPPORT our TRANS YOUTH!\" and calls the policy \"a step in the right direction.\" They also endorse respecting students' gender identity, pronouns, name changes, and privacy, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","mental health","gender identity","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No additional explanation or qualifying language is provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Very Much in Favor!\" and calls the document \"a wonderful guideline\" for treating students \"with respect and dignity.\" They also endorse its likely effects, saying \"Acceptance and tolerance\" will help reduce mental health disparities.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"opposition to proposed transgender regulations\" and says the rules would \"undercut parents' involvement\" and \"endanger the bodily privacy and safety of students.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree\" and \"School is not the place for this kind of thing,\" indicating clear opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. They also call it \"brainwash[ing] children\" and argue it should not be taught in schools, which shows they want the regulation rejected or substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school curriculum","parental rights","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment attacks the policy’s underlying premise and implies transgender-related guidance is harmful, calling it part of a scheme to create \"confused, stupid, weird, mentally ill people.\" This is a clear rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutral feedback.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","political attack","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly attacks the proposal and its authors, saying \"you are monsters to propose these things,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation. The title \"VDOE PEDOSADISTS\" is also strongly derogatory and hostile toward the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE these nonsense guidelines,\" which is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no indication of support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Thank you for supporting all children,\" indicating approval of the policy. They further endorse allowing children to \"explore and express their identities\" and argue it will help them feel \"safer\" and more focused at school, which aligns with support for the regulation's goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","identity expression"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this\" and the title reads \"Strongly Support this Legislation.\" They also endorse the policy goals by saying transgender children need to feel safe in schools and that they support \"any legislation that makes the world a safer place\" for the transgender community.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly support these guidelines\" and concludes, \"This needs to be adopted!\" They also endorse the policy’s inclusive approach, stating that \"All students need to feel safe at school.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and argues it is \"alienating and harmful.\" They repeatedly urge rejection by warning it will \"endanger our children\" and create risks in bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policies, stating that \"Only those who would support pedosadism would support these policies,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. The language is not a request for changes or clarification but an attack on the policies themselves.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges readers to \"oppose this\" and says the proposed policies are \"evil\" and \"the work of the devil.\" They also call for parents to \"remove your child from the public school system\" if implemented, showing clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","school policy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"My taxes should not pay for child abuse,\" which is a clear condemnation of the proposed policies and implies they should not be adopted. The comment offers no support or neutral inquiry; it frames the regulation as harmful and abusive.","tone":"negative","tags":["child welfare","taxes","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policy \"seem[s] to miss the mark\" and describes transgender identity as \"fraught with abusive and destructive tendencies,\" indicating rejection of the proposed guidance. The statement that they \"pity the child you tell this is a good way to live\" further shows disapproval of the policy's underlying approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter demands a \"Formal apology - now\" for \"merely proposing these policies,\" which clearly signals disapproval of the regulation. The wording implies the policies should not have been proposed and therefore opposes adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","apology"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" the proposed policy and repeatedly urges, \"Do not attempt to take control over the right of parents.\" They object to teachers being required to withhold information from parents and call the policy \"unethical,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","transgender students","school policy","teacher responsibilities"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the proposed transgender student policies by asserting that \"there are only 2 genders\" and instructing, \"Stop going against science.\" The bathroom guidance also directly conflicts with the regulation's protections for transgender students, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","student privacy","sex-based facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support changing guidelines\" and argues the policies would \"protect trans students\" and create \"a safe learning environment.\" The comment consistently endorses the regulation as beneficial for transgender and genderqueer students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed\" and argues against \"allowing children of one gender [to] use the restroom of another gender.\" They also call the policy \"pander[ing] to these confused individuals,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","religious freedom","student safety","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed very much to this specific legislation\" and asks officials \"not to hastily change legislation.\" They argue it would \"take away parents' rights\" and \"endanger\" others, indicating clear rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","privacy","single-use restrooms","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and pleads with lawmakers to \"remove this dangerous legislation from consideration.\" They argue the policy would \"remove parental authority\" and wrongly \"affirm whatever they are believing about themselves,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues to \"accept EVERYONE\" and to create \"a safe and fair environment\" where \"ALL kids can feel safe and be true to who he/she/they are,\" which aligns with adopting the transgender student policies. The comment frames the regulation as beneficial for student well-being and mental health rather than opposing it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Adamantly Opposed\" and asks to \"Leave the existing restrooms and policies in place,\" which rejects the proposed transgender student policies. The suggestion to segregate transgender students into separate restrooms and the reference to \"delusions\" indicate opposition to the regulation's inclusive approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","privacy","school facilities","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that schools must protect \"the bodily privacy and dignity of all students,\" which is presented as a reason against the proposed transgender student policies. The comment does not request changes; it rejects the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","student dignity","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the model policies are \"clearly unconstitutional\" and argues they violate \"Free Speech and Religious Freedom rights.\" They object to punishment for pronoun use and to staff being required to follow the policies, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["free speech","religious freedom","pronouns","staff rights","constitutional rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposed policy,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. They also reinforce rejection by calling it \"anti-science and anti-common sense\" and saying it \"will harm our children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","anti-policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support!\" and adds \"Let's support all our students,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support protections for non-binary, gender non-conforming, trans students\" and asks to \"Please support these students and families.\" They also frame the policy as necessary for a \"safe learning environment,\" indicating approval of the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe learning environment","non-binary students","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly frames the title as \"In Support\" and repeatedly endorses the need for \"guiding documents\" and policies that protect transgender and non-binary students. They argue the regulation would improve safety, sanitation, civility, and humane treatment, saying \"Safe places and safe people have to be identified\" and that students should be treated \"with civility and humanity.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, saying it would \"expose our children\" to opposite-sex bodies in locker rooms and calling it \"illogical.\" The final sentences reject the underlying premise of transgender identity and ask to \"guard our children,\" indicating opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the guidance is \"very concerning\" and argues that \"public schools an government do not have the right to force these type of rules on parents,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. They also object to privacy/confidentiality provisions by saying kids should not \"keep things from their parents\" and reject the policy's premise about transgender identity.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"In full support of an inclusive, safe environment for ALL students,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. The signature as a school counselor in-training reinforces that this is an affirmative comment rather than a question or neutral input.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Opposed\" and says they \"vehemently oppose\" multiple provisions of the policy. They argue the policy would \"promote alternate lifestyles,\" interfere with \"parental rights,\" and object to shared bathrooms and locker rooms for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and asks to \"Please reconsider this action,\" indicating rejection of the proposed policies. They argue the guidance is \"confusing to children\" and that \"ignoring... the differences between males and females is harmful,\" which shows opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","biology","student support","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this proposed guidance\" and repeatedly argues it should not be enacted. They object to transgender affirmation, restroom/locker room provisions, and parent-notification language, calling the policy \"horrid\" and \"terrifying.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","bathroom access","parental rights","student privacy","sexual harassment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter calls the proposal an \"Abhorrent proposal\" and \"Draconian regulations,\" indicating clear rejection. They argue it would \"cruelly create emotional distress\" and imply the policy should not be imposed, instead saying to \"Support judgment of dedicated local school professionals\" rather than the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student privacy","local control"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"In full support\" of the policy and frames it as creating \"an inclusive, safe environment for ALL students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly agree with and support the equal rights and inclusion of all students to include transgender youth\" and \"strongly support a non-discriminitory environment.\" This clearly endorses the proposed policies' goal of protecting transgender students and preventing discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","non-discrimination","student safety","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter is explicitly \"Adamently Opposed\" and says the policy \"severely tramples the constitutional rights\" and \"undermines parental rights.\" They also argue the guidance is a \"leftist political agenda\" and that \"Anything less is cruel,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","constitutional rights","transgender students","counseling","political agenda"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSED!!\" and \"No support for a one-sided policy,\" indicating they do not want the regulation adopted. The phrase \"ruling by FIAT\" further shows rejection of the proposed policy as unfair or imposed.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","gender identity","policy fairness"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the proposal a \"bad policy,\" says it is \"reckless,\" and ends with \"Go back to the drawing board!\" They argue it should not be adopted because it erodes parents' rights, threatens privacy, and allows bathroom/locker access concerns.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am opposed to the VDOE's proposed guidance\" and repeatedly asks that VDOE \"scrap this proposed guidance and write new guidance.\" Although they say students should be supported, they argue the policy \"goes overboard\" and should not affirm gender identity in the way proposed.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","school sports","student privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"overstepping the lines of parenting\" and should be kept out of schools. They also object to \"Encouraging this discussion,\" indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to this appalling policy\" and repeatedly condemns it as \"trash\" and \"directly harmful.\" They argue it undermines parental authority and puts children \"in harms way,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","family dynamics","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policy \"Divisive, anti-science and extreme\" and says it is \"extremely damaging to promote any side of the gender dysphoria during the adolescent years.\" Although they propose a \"compromise idea,\" the substance of the comment argues against the regulation as written and favors a different approach centered on counseling and parental rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender dysphoria","adolescent development","counseling","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of or agree with the proposed VDOE guidelines\" and repeatedly argues against the policies as \"troubling\" and in conflict with parental and religious beliefs. They also reject key provisions such as privacy from parents and restroom access based on gender identity, while only offering a possible alternative of single neutral bathrooms.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","bathroom access","gender identity"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and argues against \"gender neutral language, bathrooms and literature.\" They state that bathrooms \"MUST be separated by Gender\" and warn the policy will cause harm, harassment, crime, lawsuits, and religious infringement.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","gender-neutral language","student safety","religious freedom","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"This is something that should never be taught to children\" and \"I do not want my child taught this,\" which clearly rejects the policy. They also argue that \"parents should have the decision,\" indicating opposition to school adoption of these transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","education content","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and calls the bills \"reckless\". They also argue the policy will \"cause damage to our students, families, and school system\" and that it undermines parents and places staff in inappropriate positions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school policy","student welfare","teacher responsibilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly oppose\" in both the title and body, which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I strongly object to these transgender policies\" and calls the proposal \"a dumpster fire,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. Although they begin with \"Each student deserves to be treated with respect and dignity,\" the overall message argues the policy would harm girls and should not be implemented.","tone":"negative","tags":["women's rights","bathroom access","pronouns","student privacy","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed!\" and asks to \"Please reconsider!\" indicating they do not want the regulation adopted. Their concern that it \"does not afford protection to the vast majority of students\" is a substantive objection to the policy as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","parental rights","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.88,"stance_rationale":"The commenter cites federal support for policies that ensure transgender students can access \"sports, restrooms and locker rooms in accordance with their gender identity,\" which aligns with adopting the proposed guidance. The comment presents this as supportive evidence rather than criticism or a request to weaken the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","school sports","bathroom access","locker rooms","federal guidance"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose\" and argues the policy is \"a horrible idea.\" They also reject shared facilities for transgender students and instead say to \"create jobs and install there own bathrooms and locker rooms,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","religious freedom","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" and argues the VDOE has \"gone far beyond\" what the General Assembly prescribed. They also call the policies an infringement on parents' First Amendment rights and say schools should not accommodate \"gender transitions,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","school facilities","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!\" and argues the policy is \"immoral\" and a \"perverse agenda and lies.\" They also reject allowing transgender students access to facilities, asking rhetorically about bathrooms and concluding, \"don't expect us to.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","sex-based facilities","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy’s premise, saying that \"forcing everyone to pretend along with them is a lot sadder and is not worthy of consideration or accommodation\" and calling it \"plain stupid.\" The comment argues against recognizing transgender students in the way the regulation contemplates, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","school policy","accommodation","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the premise of the policy, stating that \"Gender cannot be altered\" and that any law saying otherwise is \"tantamount to a state-mandated article of religious dogma.\" They urge readers to \"Choose reality\" and warn against \"seeds of chaos and anarchy,\" indicating clear opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment rejects the premise of the policy by saying, \"There is no such thing as Transgenderism,\" which clearly signals opposition to the transgender student guidance. The title, \"Vote No to Insanity,\" further indicates the commenter wants the regulation rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","pronouns","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and argues the proposal is \"anti-science\" and harmful. They state that \"ignoring this truth will bring self-inflicted harm,\" indicating they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","biological sex","student safety","anti-science"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support Trans Youth!\" and concludes that \"The Model Policies are very important\" for schools to support transgender students. The rest of the comment describes negative experiences under inadequate policies and uses them as justification for adopting the model policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","school records"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues the policy would \"FORCE teachers or students\" to use pronouns they disagree with. They ask to avoid pronouns and frame the regulation as taking away their rights, indicating rejection of the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["pronouns","religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY oppose\" and describes the policy as an \"infringement of parental rights,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. There is no supporting or neutral language.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Opposed\" and argues against key parts of the policy, including pronoun use and restroom/changing room access. They ask to \"Think strongly before acting on this\" and propose alternatives like using names instead of pronouns and private facilities, indicating rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","pronouns","bathroom access","privacy","religious freedom"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly OPPOSE,\" which directly states opposition to the regulation. The phrase \"this is child abuse\" is a negative characterization of the policy and reinforces that they want it rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","child abuse","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly attacks the policy as \"pedophilic\" and says VDOE should not \"mandate\" it, indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The language is highly derogatory and frames the policy as harmful and immoral.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","privacy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposed policies, calling them \"grooming policies\" and demanding that VDOE \"fire everyone behind these policy proposals.\" The body is entirely hostile to adoption and frames the regulation as harmful and abusive.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","child safety","sexual abuse allegations","education personnel"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says the policies \"should be opposed at every level and in every way possible\" and repeatedly condemns them as \"grooming policies\" and \"transgender nonsense.\" The comment is a vehement rejection of the regulation rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","sexual abuse","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy as \"sick and disgusting\" and says the official \"should be fired,\" which indicates clear opposition to adoption. The demand for a \"formal apology\" further shows rejection rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter directly condemns the policy proposal, saying \"shame on you for your pedosadistic policy proposals,\" which clearly expresses rejection of the regulation. There is no indication of support or a neutral informational question.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter condemns the policy proposal directly, calling it \"pedosadistic\" and saying \"shame on you,\" which indicates clear rejection of the regulation. There is no request for modification or support, only abuse toward the proposal.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy proposals, saying \"shame on you for your pedosadistic policy proposals,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. No supportive or neutral policy argument is offered.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","harassment","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy proposals, saying \"shame on you for your pedosadistic policy proposals,\" which indicates clear rejection of the regulation. The language is abusive and directed at the proposed policies rather than offering support or neutral input.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy proposals, saying \"shame on you for your pedosadistic policy proposals,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. No supportive or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy proposals, saying \"shame on you\" and calling them \"pedosadistic,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. There is no language suggesting support or a request for modification; it is purely denunciatory.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","harassment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy proposals, calling them \"pedosadistic\" and saying \"shame on you,\" which indicates clear rejection of the regulation. There is no language suggesting support or a request for modification; it is a direct attack on the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy proposals, saying \"shame on you for your pedosadistic policy proposals,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. No supportive or neutral policy-specific argument is offered.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","harassment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter condemns the policy as \"unthinkable\" and objects that government would \"usurp a parent's authority or influence over their child(ren).\" This clearly indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, calling it \"Perversion\" and attacking the idea that school staff should \"raise and influence our children emotional needs\" or \"focus my children sexuality.\" The comment argues schools should stick to \"reading, writing and arithmetic,\" indicating opposition to the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school curriculum","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school staff"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and calls the policy \"bad policy\" and \"Horrible from the beginning.\" They reject the premise of the regulation by asserting \"There are two sexes only\" and dismissing the underlying transgender framework.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex/gender","policy opposition","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Opposed\" and calls the policy \"terrible\" and \"toxic and pernicious,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. They also criticize the policy as \"one sided in favor of the transgender delusion,\" showing opposition to its transgender-student protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"in full support of legislation to protect the health and well being of all students in Virginia schools\" and urges that \"policies must be implemented in schools.\" The comment also endorses protections for transgender students by noting they face harassment and bullying and saying \"This must change.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment is explicitly titled \"Reject\" and argues against the policy's underlying premise, calling it \"anti-evidentiary\" and mocking \"gender theory.\" It clearly rejects the regulation rather than supporting it or asking for clarification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","gender identity","parental rights","sex and gender"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"NO WAY does this belong in our society\" and \"Stop this nonsense.\" They argue schools should \"help the poor kids who are gender confused\" instead of \"promote the fantasy and confusion,\" indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","mental health","indoctrination","student counseling"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the proposal \"damaging garbage\" and says to \"get rid of these fools who are proposing\" it, which is a clear rejection of the regulation. The phrase about \"removing the rights of those to object\" further indicates opposition to the policy's adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges Virginia to \"take the lead in recognition and special needs\" of this population and says \"we must provide the support to the youth and family that they need.\" This clearly endorses the policy’s supportive approach toward transgender/LGBT youth rather than opposing it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","mental health","family support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please reject HB 145 and SB 161,\" and argues the model regulations \"infringe the First Amendment rights of parents\" and \"go against a parent's right to lead and guide their own children.\" This is a clear request to reject the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","First Amendment","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the premise of the policy, stating that there are only \"2 genders....male and female\" and that gender \"DOES NOT CHANGE.\" By calling this \"GOD's policy\" and saying it \"cannot be changed,\" the comment clearly opposes adopting transgender student protections.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please do not pass this legislation\" and titles the comment \"Strongly Oppose.\" They argue the policy will have a \"negative impact\" and object to children determining gender identity without parental involvement.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly opposed!\" and rejects the policy on religious grounds, stating \"God made man and woman\". The phrase \"Give them a confused bathroom\" is derogatory and indicates opposition to transgender accommodations in the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the model policies regarding treatment of transgendered students\" and describes the changes as \"long overdue.\" They also state the policies would \"promote an inclusive environment in public education,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","inclusive environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy’s core purpose, saying it is “critically important” that students have a “safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.” They also argue for protecting transgender youth from bullying and conclude, “Let’s begin with our laws backing up what we say we believe in,” which clearly supports adoption of the model policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opppse!\" and frames the policy as a harmful \"liberal, godless dictates,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The statement that their values \"do not get overridden\" further supports opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I cannot support this bill in any way\" and opens with \"STOP THIS NOW,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. They argue it is \"detrimental to the mental health of all children\" and would cause lasting harm, indicating strong opposition rather than a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["mental health","children","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this legislation\" and argues against allowing transgender students in bathrooms/locker rooms, calling it a \"huge loophole\" and saying it removes \"rights, privacy and safety\". The comment clearly urges maintaining sex-segregated facilities and rejects the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says \"Strongly disagree!\" in response to the transgender student policies, indicating clear opposition to the regulation. The demand to \"Bring bibles back to school!\" and the religious appeal \"God help us all!\" suggest rejection of the policy on religious grounds rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I very strongly oppose the proposal transgender polices,\" which directly rejects adoption of the regulation. They also object to specific provisions, saying it violates parental rights and is \"not appropriate\" for a boy to use girls' facilities.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","transgender students","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"in full support of this legislation\" and argues the policies protect \"equal rights\" and student safety. They frame adoption as necessary to avoid discrimination and to create \"acceptance, allyship, and compassion\" in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equal rights","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am writing in support of the Model Policies\" and repeatedly endorses the proposal as \"an important step\" and something that \"will make Virginia schools a better place to learn.\" The comment argues the policies improve safety, inclusion, and learning conditions for transgender and nonbinary students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","bathroom access","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly against this bill\" and urges, \"Do not pass this bill!!!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition to regulation","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" which directly states rejection of the proposed policies. No qualifying language suggests support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the regulation, writing \"No! Absolutely not\" and \"totally against.\" This is a clear statement opposing adoption of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposal,\" which directly states their position. They also argue it \"seeks to eradicate any biological distinction between male and female\" and \"subverts parental rights and responsibilities,\" indicating rejection of the regulation on substantive grounds.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","sex/gender policy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"No!\" and \"Strongly Disagree,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly against\" and calls the policy \"completely wrong,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. The appeal to \"use your moral compass and correct judgment\" reinforces that they want it rejected rather than approved.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","policy opposition","moral objection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly against it,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The statement that it is \"hurting my children\" indicates opposition based on perceived harm.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental concerns","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Strongly Opposed\" and states, \"This is not safe,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. No supporting or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Oppose\" and repeatedly rejects it as \"complete overreach,\" \"a power grab,\" and asks, \"Please just stop.\" They argue the guidelines are unnecessary and should not continue, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","state overreach","parental rights","school policy","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Totally Against this!\" and \"Not in favor!\", which clearly indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and repeatedly urges, \"Please support trans students.\" They frame the policies as helpful for \"normalizing the existence of trans people\" and creating safe environments, which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","privacy","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the policy \"Strongly Opposed\" and gives the reason \"Unconstitutional,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. No supportive or neutral language appears.","tone":"negative","tags":["constitutional challenge","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We must have policies against transgender discrimination in our schools\" and argues that school policies should allow trans students to be treated according to their gender identity. This is a clear endorsement of the proposed guidance and its protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student rights","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"Strongly against it!\" and the title says \"Not in Favor,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I object to this proposal,\" which directly rejects adoption. They also argue that issues of \"sexual orientation and preference\" belong to parents and that student privacy should not be overridden, indicating opposition to the policy's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Whole-heartedly disagree\" and argues the policies \"support no one\" and create \"an uncomfortable environment\" and \"endangerment.\" They propose separate transgender facilities instead, indicating opposition to the regulation as written and a desire to substantially change it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","student rights","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am totally against it!\" which clearly rejects the proposed regulation. The title \"Totally Against\" reinforces that they want it not to be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and gives a reason aligned with adoption: \"for safety and inclusion of our transgender and non-binary students.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly opposed\" and \"Not in favor at all!\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. There is no supporting or neutral language that would suggest otherwise.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose!!!\" and argues that children should \"ONLY be allowed to use the bathrooms and locker rooms\" with their \"biologically born sex.\" This directly rejects the proposed transgender student policies, especially on facility access and privacy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULL SUPPORT!\" and states that \"Equal treatment among all students is IMPERATIVE,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The phrase \"Trans liberation is human rights\" further indicates approval of the policy's purpose and goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal treatment","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"Strongly oppose this bill,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. The title \"Not in Favor\" reinforces the opposing position.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am writing in support of this\" and frames the policy as necessary \"to protect youth who are transgender.\" They also endorse equal treatment for all students, indicating approval of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equal treatment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose!\" and argues against the policy by asserting that \"A person’s gender is determined at conception\" and that disagreement with \"God’s creation\" should not change treatment. This indicates rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","gender identity","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY oppossed\" and argues the policy would encourage children to \"mutilate themselves,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. The request to \"prevent them from falling into this\" indicates they want the policy rejected or substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","medical transition","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I DO NOT support\" key parts of the policy, including not telling parents, CPS referrals, and \"the whole bathroom/locker room thing.\" They also reject treating transgender students as their identified sex and argue to \"Use that pronoun, use that bathroom\" based on biology, indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support any and all efforts to permanantly secure these rights\" and asks to expand trans youth's ability to use the bathroom that affirms their gender. The comment clearly endorses adopting the policy and strengthening it, not rejecting it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","student rights","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policy goals, saying \"We MUST provide a safe environment for ALL students\" and that students should be treated \"with respect.\" They also describe discrimination against trans students and argue current policies cause harm, which supports adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and states \"I want to keep it like God created it... Male and Female,\" indicating rejection of the transgender student policies. The comment argues for a binary sex framework and against the regulation's premise.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","gender identity","transgender students","sex binary"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Full support for this policy,\" which directly endorses adoption. They also urge officials to \"Please review the science\" and invoke nondiscrimination and separation of church and state arguments in favor of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","nondiscrimination","religious freedom","science-based policy","student protection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the policy’s premise, saying \"Parents nor their underage children should be making decisions about gender\" and that this \"should not be forced upon other children.\" The title \"Protect ALL Children not just a few\" frames the regulation as harmful and something to resist rather than adopt.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment rejects the premise of the policy by insisting that \"DNA science tells us the sex of a person\" and that disagreement should be handled with \"psychological counseling,\" which implies opposition to recognizing transgender students under the proposed guidance. The phrase \"Follow the science\" is used to argue against the regulation rather than support it.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","science","mental health","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this initiative\" and argues that all students deserve respectful treatment and an \"inclusive learning environment.\" The rest of the comment rebuts common objections and defends the policy rather than opposing it.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student respect","privacy","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"Strongly Against\" and \"Certainly Opposed to this bill,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting arguments or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely support the guidance document\" and asks officials to \"Support trans kids.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval of the policy’s goals, including \"education and gender inclusion\" and protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this. All of this,\" which directly rejects the proposed policies. They also object that the policies \"completely removes parents\" from decisions involving \"their children’s safety and mental well being,\" indicating opposition to the regulation’s approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","mental health","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the remark \"Strongly Against\" and says the policy \"scares me,\" indicating opposition to the regulation. The reference to having \"granddaughters in school\" suggests concern about the policy's impact on students, but no support for adoption is expressed.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","parental concern"]}


{"stance":"unknown","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment provides no substantive content beyond the title \"Strongly Oppose\" and the body \"No comments.\" Because there is no actual explanation or position statement to evaluate, the stance is too vague to classify reliably from the text alone.","tone":"unclear","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Support\" and argues that \"Trans kids should all have the same protections\" and that the policy is \"the first step towards the end of their wrongful discrimination.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination","student rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Strongly Support\" and says they want \"any and all protections there can be in place\" for their non-binary stepdaughter. The body emphasizes safety, anti-bullying protections, and support for transgender/non-binary students, which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The additional statement, \"Trans rights are human rights,\" reinforces approval of the transgender student protections in the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support this bill\" and repeatedly urges, \"Please support our students, all of our students!\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval of the regulation as a way to protect transgender students and provide them \"love and support.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student support","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school safety","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"100% fully support\" and adds \"Trans rights are human rights,\" which clearly endorses the proposed transgender student policies. There is no indication of opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","civil rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and states \"It goes against all common sense,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The offer to \"pay for them to go to christian school personally if this goes through\" further shows opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education choice"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with \"NO NO NO\" and says \"THIS IS TERRIFYING TO ME,\" warning that harm will occur if \"you let this law pass.\" The comment argues against adoption based on fear of bathroom safety and sexual assault concerns.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","privacy","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in full support of this Bill\" and argues that \"ALL students, including Trans students deserve to feel safe, protected, and equal.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equality","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support!\" and repeatedly advocates for the policy as a way to provide \"respect and support\" and create \"a more inclusive generation.\" The comment clearly endorses the regulation's goals of inclusion and transgender student support.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","equality","human rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed\" and reinforces it with \"Against this!\". This is a clear rejection of the proposed transgender student model policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support inclusion and safety of children\" and urges, \"Protect the children and give them the safe environment they have the right to have!\" They also frame the policy as a \"Next step to a more inclusive environment,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","bathroom access","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Oppose\" and argues against allowing transgender students into \"locker rooms with opposite sex\" and against related school policies. Phrases like \"This is ridiculous\" and \"our tax dollars are being spent on the wrong things\" show clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fervently oppose adopting this policy\" and \"I am not in favor of any of these actions.\" They repeatedly argue the policies are harmful, citing concerns about privacy, parental rights, and normalization of transgender identity.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","parental rights","bathroom access","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with these policies\" and \"I vote NO,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption. They also argue the policy is \"morally and ethical wrong\" and would put children \"at risk,\" which reinforces rejection rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","student safety","transgender policies","morality"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the protection and equal treatment of all students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. The title \"Strongly support\" reinforces that the commenter wants the policy adopted.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal treatment","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support any guidelines that help to protect Virginia’s trans and nonbinary kids.\" They frame the regulation as necessary for safety and protection from \"bullying, violence, abuse and hate,\" which indicates clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nonbinary students","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this policy\" and explains the reason is \"to make the lives of trans kids easier.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the premise of the transgender student policies, calling them \"anti science\" and asserting that sex is fixed by chromosomes. The statement that \"no ammount of mutilation or hormones will change this\" indicates opposition to the regulation's treatment of transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","biology","sex definition","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"oppose these radical and tyrannical mandates,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The rest of the comment is a prayer and does not soften that opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","mandates","religious freedom","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this bill,\" and argues against school involvement in transgender issues. They object to pronoun-related intervention, oppose opposite-sex bathroom access, and prefer separate bathrooms instead of the proposed policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY AGAINST THIS,\" which clearly opposes the proposed policies. The body attacks transgender people and the regulation's subject matter, indicating rejection rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","harassment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these guidelines\" and repeatedly argues that the policies are needed to \"create and adopt policy guidelines like the ones we are presented with today.\" The comment endorses protections such as chosen names/pronouns, bathroom access by gender identity, anti-bullying policies, and inclusive school environments.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","bullying prevention","bathroom access","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I strongly support these policies\" and repeatedly endorses them as necessary for children to \"be safe and supported in school\" and receive \"an equitable education.\" They also reject discrimination, stating \"We cannot allow discrimination on the basis of gender identity.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","equity","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Oppose!!\", which directly indicates the commenter wants the regulation rejected. No additional context or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and argues that the policy would \"exclud[e] parents from the lives of their children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The statement frames the guidance as improperly shifting authority away from parents and toward schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school authority","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongest Oppose!\" and argues the state should \"definitely not encourage delusions\" or accommodate transgender students. They also object to \"biological men\" in women's sports, indicating rejection of the proposed policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","mental health","women's sports","student safety","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the policy \"Oppose\" and says it is \"highly offensive,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The statement \"Gender is biological, not self-determined\" directly disputes the policy’s premise regarding transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["gender identity","transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly endorses transgender inclusion, stating \"Trans rights are human rights\" and that \"All transgender children deserve to feel safe and accepted in public spaces.\" This aligns with support for the proposed policies protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","trans rights","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support policies being developed\" and explains the reason is so transgender students can \"feel safe and accepted in schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I 100% support this\" and argues that \"There should be rules set in place to protect them.\" The rest of the comment reinforces approval of protections for transgender students and opposition to discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","anti-discrimination","student protection"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose,\" which directly states opposition to the proposed policies. The additional phrase \"I do not think this is a wise decision\" reinforces that they want the regulation rejected.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support any legislation\" that protects transgender/non-binary students. They argue the policies are needed to prevent bullying and support students' \"mental and physical well-being,\" which clearly favors adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention","student safety","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"my strong support for implementation\" and urges, \"Please implement them broadly and post-haste.\" They also describe the policies as \"good, evidence-based measures\" and say the support for transgender students is \"critical.\"","tone":"mixed","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","anti-discrimination","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the title as \"Support\" and says the model policy is \"absolutely necessary\". They argue it would improve treatment of transgender students and create a school environment \"free of harassment,\" which clearly endorses adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"I say we stop this now\" and mocking the regulation throughout. The comment argues against allowing transgender students' accommodations and calls the policy \"this ridiculous act of unconditional love.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","bathroom access","religious freedom","student privacy","discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly oppose,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed policies. No additional context suggests any support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","public schools","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY Oppose\" and repeatedly asks to \"Please stop\" and says \"I'm ?? % Oppose.\" They argue the policy will \"make them more confused\" and \"lead kids to depression and suicide,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student mental health","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the Virginia Department of Education model policies\" and argues they are \"an important element\" in ensuring students' right to a safe education. The comment praises the policies as protecting transgender students from violence and discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","mental health","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and adds \"This will save lives!\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. The language is affirmative and expresses strong approval of the policy's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Totally oppose this document and its 'guidance'.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation with no qualifying support or request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","guidance document"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and urges \"Stop,\" indicating they do not want the regulation adopted. They object to \"Removing parents rights\" and \"forcing language,\" which shows opposition to the policy's substance rather than a request for minor changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","forced language","school policy","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Support\" and repeatedly argues in favor of protecting transgender students, saying they should be able to be \"who they truly feel they are without bullying, attack, or exclusion.\" They also reject objections based on religion, bathrooms, and sports, indicating support for the regulation as written or in principle.","tone":"mixed","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","bathroom access","school sports","bullying prevention"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly rejects the regulation: \"ABSOLUTELY NOT\" and the title \"NO NO NO\" leave no ambiguity. It provides no supporting reasons, only a clear call for rejection.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and argues that the school system should not engage in \"social and political agendas.\" They also object to the policy on religious and fairness grounds, saying separate bathrooms are needed or it is \"discrimination against herto- sexual and those of Christian faith.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.86,"stance_rationale":"The comment states, \"Everyone deserves a safe learning environment,\" which aligns with the regulation’s goal of creating a \"safe and supportive learning environment\" for transgender students. It offers a general endorsement rather than criticism or a request to weaken the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","safe learning environment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and adds that \"Trans and non-binary students should be treated equally and with respect in public schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation as written.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal treatment","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that \"anything that helps marginalized people feel safe and supported will benefit society at large\" and says trans people want \"the same respect afforded to cis people,\" which supports adopting the policy. The title also frames rejection as harmful: \"Rejecting trans people alienates LGBT+ people and allies.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Full support for trans students!\" and urges, \"Support trans students now and forever.\" They describe the guidelines as \"the beginning of making the lives of trans students more bearable\" and argue schools should \"treat trans people like people,\" indicating clear 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 writing to express support for these policies\" and titles the comment \"Strongly Support!\" They also praise the policy as something that will \"remind trans students that they are perfect as they are, and supported.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","bullying prevention","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vote NO!!!\" and repeatedly argues the policy \"has no place in schools\" and \"STOP SEXUALIZING CHILDREN!!!\". They frame the regulation as harmful, illegal, and contrary to parental rights and religious freedom, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this call for equality\" and frames the policy as necessary for \"a safe experience for all students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equality","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I disagree with the proposal\" and argues that gender-related policies \"don't belong in a public school setting.\" They also say these issues should be left to parents and that the proposal would add \"more regulations\" and distract from education, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school curriculum","religious freedom","education priorities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support these measures,\" which directly endorses the regulation. The phrase \"Trans equality now\" reinforces approval of the policy's transgender protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE!!\" and urges officials to \"don't pass this policy.\" The body argues the policy would expose girls and women to harm in bathrooms and locker rooms, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.89,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policy \"seems to be one sided\" and implies it should be revised through broader input, stating \"a better policy could be produced if other voices were included.\" Although they begin with a general statement about dignity, the overall thrust is opposition to the proposed policy as written.","tone":"mixed","tags":["parental rights","policy process","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"very strongly supports\" the policy and argues it is \"cruel and psychologically damaging\" to deny students the ability to express their identity. They also state that \"All children deserve to experience safe and nurturing environments,\" which aligns with adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support transgender and gender non confirming kids, teens and adults!\" This is a clear endorsement of the policy’s purpose and protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","gender nonconforming"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says \"Strongly oppose\" and objects to the policy as \"political exploitation\" and \"overstepping your boundaries,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The statement that \"VDOE is for Math, Language, etc. Not parenting\" further shows opposition to the department's role in this area.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender policies","education scope","government overreach"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.96,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policy \"should not be brought to the school place\" and calls it \"ABSURD,\" which clearly rejects the regulation. The reference to \"Having children removed from homes\" suggests alarm about consequences of the policy, reinforcing opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","student privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Protect trans kids\" and argues that \"it is our job as a community\" to ensure children have \"safe environments,\" which aligns with supporting the proposed transgender student policies. The comment expresses approval of protections for trans students rather than opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","safe schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states \"Strongly oppose\" and \"Do not support,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Disagree\" and asks to \"Protect our children\" by preventing transgender-inclusive bathroom access. They argue that allowing a \"male, who thinks he’s a girl\" in the girls' bathroom violates privacy and security, indicating opposition to the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","transgender students","girls' rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in support of the new guidance for transgender protections.\" They further reinforce approval by stating, \"We need to support all of our students and be inclusive and understanding.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policy as a \"radical agenda\" being \"ramm[ed]... down the throats of citizens\" and asks rhetorically whether officials will follow the 99% who \"oppose\" it. The comment argues against transgender recognition by asserting only \"XX and XY\" are valid and calling anything else \"a mental illness,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","science","mental health","parental/public opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter rejects the transgender student policies by arguing that \"Biological Female is Protected Class needing separate Facility/Team\" and that schools should keep sex-separated facilities. The statement that \"Biological Male Facility/Team can Accommodate non-binary\" and that school should \"get out of Sex Education\" indicates opposition to the proposed guidance as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","gender identity","privacy","sex-segregated facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I am in full support of the Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.\" They also endorse the goal of protecting transgender students from \"harrasment and discrimination\" and keeping schools \"a safe environment for them.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy with the title \"Absolutely not\" and says \"This would be unsafe.\" They argue that allowing children to change identities \"can create confusion,\" indicating opposition to adopting the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","gender identity","school policy","confusion"]}