{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the proposal \"unconstitutional and completely absurd\" and says it is \"A BAD IDEA,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. The reference to it not aligning with \"peoples reigous values\" further supports opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","constitutional concerns","transgender policies"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly calls the policy \"completely ridiculous and unacceptable\" and says \"Shame on you,\" indicating clear rejection. They argue that these discussions should be handled \"within the confines of one’s own family not through educators\" and object to the state dictating when and how to discuss these topics with children.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","curriculum","teacher role","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The added statement, \"all Virginians should be treated equally,\" reinforces approval of the policy's nondiscrimination purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["equality","nondiscrimination","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this policy\" and adds that \"Transgender students need to be protected in our public schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am absolutely opposed to the new policies\" and objects to \"transgenders using bathrooms & locker rooms of opposite God given sex.\" They also argue the policies unfairly \"cater[] to those the few,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation to promote health and well-being of trans youth!\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation’s purpose and implementation. The statement that \"All students deserve to feel valued and appreciated\" and \"safe to learn\" reinforces support.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","well-being"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with this!\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or requests for modification are provided, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose transgender in the schools,\" which clearly rejects the policy’s subject matter. The title \"Strongly opposed\" reinforces that they do not want the regulation adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Support\" and argues that schools should provide \"acceptance and support\" for transgender youth. They state that school support \"can be the difference between life and death,\" clearly endorsing adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","bullying prevention","family acceptance"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Full Support\" and states there is \"no other option than to support these guidelines.\" They also praise the policies as beneficial for \"the mental and physical wellbeing of students\" and say they will \"make a big positive difference.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["student wellbeing","transgender students","school policy","religious freedom","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues against accommodations for transgender students, asking \"why does that have to take away my right to feel comfortable?\" The comment frames the policy as infringing on others' rights and discomfort in restroom situations, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","parental rights","privacy","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation needed to promote the health and well-being of trans youth\" and calls it \"important and inclusive legislation.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination","student well-being"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Do not support\" and adds \"This is just wrong,\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. The rhetorical question \"Where has all the common sense gone???\" reinforces a negative view of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this much needed policy\" and adds that it \"absolutely needs to be implemented.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the guidance document as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","school policy","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says the policy would be \"giving rights to one group while stripping rights from another\" and argues that \"parents' rights\" are violated by the policy. They explicitly oppose the school guidance as a coercive \"agenda\" and call for \"school choice instead\" of being forced to pay for this kind of education.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school choice","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support-love and acceptance for all,\" which clearly endorses the proposed policies. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please support this policy\" and describes it as helping create a \"nurturing and welcoming environment\" for transgender students. This is a clear endorsement of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","safe learning environment"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"in full support of amending the Code of Virginia\" and repeats, \"Therefore, I am in full support of this amendment.\" They also argue the policy is needed to \"address the needs of transgender students\" and provide \"protections for LGBTQ+ students.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student protections","nondiscrimination","educational equity"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I applaud the DOE's proposed model policies\" and calls them \"a step forward,\" which clearly endorses adoption. The comment frames the policies as addressing \"discrimination and exclusion\" and helping transgender youth, indicating support rather than opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","support for transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"disagree\" and calls the proposal \"Ridiculous,\" which indicates opposition to adopting the regulation. There is no request for modification or neutral inquiry, just a clear negative reaction.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the comment \"Support\" and states that \"Trans students deserve the same rights and protections as any other students.\" They further endorse the policy’s purpose by saying trans students should \"feel safe at school\" and that there is \"no reason that trans students should feel scared to go to school.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","bullying prevention"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying it \"encourages child abuse\" and arguing that \"Transgenderism\" is harmful. The body frames the regulation as denying children \"the truth\" and causing \"harmful psychological and physical side effects,\" which is a clear call against adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["child welfare","transgender policy","student health","school safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I absolutely do not agree with this,\" which clearly rejects the proposed regulation. The statement that it is \"not fair to the other students on so many levels\" indicates opposition to adoption rather than a request for modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["fairness","student rights","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT\" and \"express my full support for this policy to create safe and inclusive schools.\" They also state that \"This policy is necessary\" for transgender and non-binary students and for all students, indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"shocked, appalled, and disgusted by this policy\" and states \"I do not want\" these policies to go into effect. They also argue against \"mixed gender restrooms and locker rooms\" and predict negative consequences if the policies are adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they are \"Opposed to any form of brainwashing of Virginia students\" and repeatedly argues the policies would be harmful, deceptive, and unsafe. They object to pronoun requirements, parent notification limits, bathroom access, and gender-identity definitions, indicating they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","bathroom access","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support the transgender policy\" and objects to transgender students entering \"females locker rooms and restrooms.\" They also argue against the policy being adopted as a new law, saying there should be \"a better alternative.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly object\" and calls the policy \"extreme and unacceptable,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption. They also list objections about \"parental rights,\" \"privacy issues,\" and \"religious faith or conscience,\" reinforcing that they want the draft rejected rather than modified in support of it.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","religious freedom","pronouns","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" to the proposed policies. The phrase \"it’s against my religious beliefs\" reinforces that they want the regulation rejected rather than adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this treatment!\" and the title states, \"I strongly disagree, oppose this special treatment.\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","special treatment","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter repeatedly argues against the policies, calling them a \"Blatant Effort to Promote the LGBTQ+ Agenda\" and saying they will cause \"irreparable damage to Virginia students.\" They object to parent/guardian involvement, LGBTQ-inclusive curricula, staff training, and support for clubs/programs, indicating they want the regulation rejected or substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","privacy","school counseling","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose the VDOE’s draft policies\" and argues they \"go against parent’s rights\" and \"compromise the privacy and safety of all the students.\" These statements clearly indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it the \"Worst idea ever!\" and saying \"No. No. No.\" They also threaten to withdraw their child from public schools if it becomes \"acceptable,\" and argue against transgender recognition and bathroom access provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","transgender students","school safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly asks to \"Please help protect these beautiful children\" and frames the policy as needed because \"Being a trans kid is hard enough.\" This clearly աջակցs adoption of the transgender student protections in the proposed regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students","protective policies"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I support the guidance recommended,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. The title also says \"Support,\" reinforcing the same position.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","school policy","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policies should be \"vigorously opposed.\" They object to gender identity provisions, privacy rules, dress code standards, and the lack of religious or parental-rights exceptions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","privacy","dress code","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I AM ABSOLUTELY AGAINST THIS POLICY,\" which directly rejects the regulation. The follow-up, \"WE NEED TO FOCUS ON CHILDREN'S EDUCATION !!\" suggests they believe this policy is a distraction from schooling priorities.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","education priorities","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal \"Strongly Oppose\" and calls it an \"extreme radical agenda\" that should not be \"pushed on our children and teachers.\" They argue it has \"nothing to do with education\" and object to state authority over parents, indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","education policy","government authority"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Support\" and adds \"I fully support the protection of LGBTQ+\". The phrase \"Inclusion is worth the effort\" clearly endorses the regulation's purpose and implementation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says trans people \"deserve equal treatment and rights\" and that they \"should be given such,\" which clearly supports the regulation’s purpose. The title \"Trans rights are human rights\" reinforces approval of the policy direction.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal treatment","civil rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and repeatedly argues the proposal is \"wrong\" and a \"violation of First Amendment and parental rights.\" They also call the guidelines \"abuse\" and say they would report it to police and Child Protective Services, showing clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["First Amendment","parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","privacy"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying it is \"promoting mental health disorders and confusion to children.\" The rest of the comment argues against transgender recognition and treatment, indicating opposition to the proposed guidance.","tone":"negative","tags":["mental health","transgender students","children","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says it would be \"a travesty for these policies to move forward as presented\" and asks officials to \"protect all children, not just one group.\" They object to pronoun requirements, restroom/locker room provisions, and say the policies would lead to \"persecution\" of those with religious objections.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","religious freedom","bathroom access","pronoun policy","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"OPPOSE\" and calls the policy \"ridiculous,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The body provides no substantive policy argument, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the health and well being of trans youth,\" which clearly endorses the policy’s purpose and protections for transgender students. There is no language opposing or questioning the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly oppose this\" and repeatedly argues the policy should \"stop right here.\" They object to bathroom access, sports participation, and the policy creating an \"unsafe environment,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","school sports","student safety","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and calls the policy \"ABSOLULTY HEART BREAKING AND DISTURBING FOR CHILDREN,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. The religious appeal, \"THIS WORLD NEEDS THE LORD NOW MORE THAN EVER,\" reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","transgender students","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"strongly against\" the policy and objects to staff \"push[ing] the agenda of transgenderness on children.\" They also reject allowing transgender people to use restrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity, calling the measures \"unsafe.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"Strongly Oppose\" and repeatedly argues the policy is \"unacceptable.\" They object to schools discussing gender identity without parents, say the policy \"forces me to do and believe things,\" and oppose bathroom and school authority provisions.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","privacy","religious freedom","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am strongly opposed to this proposition,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. They argue against the guidelines as written, saying they should be handled \"with parents and therapists\" on an individual basis and that the policy would \"open the door for rules to be bent and privileges abused.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","individualized accommodations","school policy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and criticizes the VDOE for \"playing social engineers\" instead of adopting the policy. The remark urges the department to focus elsewhere, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","education policy","school administration"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose for multiple reasons,\" and argues the proposal should not be adopted because it allows gender conversations without parental knowledge and sharing of locker room or bathroom facilities. They conclude that the proposal would make schools \"an unsafe environment for everyone,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Fully support legislation to promote the health and well-being of trans youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender youth"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly writes \"Support 100%\" and adds \"Transgender rights are human rights,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the proposed policies. There is no language indicating opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","human rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"Full support\" and states that \"All students, regardless of sex or gender, deserve to have their wants and needs met.\" This clearly endorses the proposed policies and their inclusive treatment of transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues against the policy, saying \"Do not damage the safety and mental well bein of the other children\" and advocating that \"making special facilities for those identifying as Transgender is better.\" The comment objects to allowing transgender students access to bathrooms and locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the proposal as \"OPPOSED\" and closes with \"Please reject these proposed policies.\" They argue the policies are \"discriminatory,\" undermine parents, violate privacy and safety, and should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I am very opposed to this\" and argues that transgender issues \"should be a family discussion,\" indicating they do not want the policy adopted. They also object to teaching it to \"K-6,\" calling it \"ridiculous\" and saying it is \"a FAMILY MATTER,\" which reinforces opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","age appropriateness","education curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely oppose\" and adds \"Not ok! At all!\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation. The phrase \"If it’s not broke don’t try to fix it!\" further signals they do not want the policy adopted or changed.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this measure\" and argues it is \"an enormous distraction\" from the Board of Education's core mission. They also say matters of sexuality should be \"reserved for the privacy of one's home,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","core curriculum","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am in support of the VADOE Guidelines for non-discrimination for transgender youth\" and argues that ignoring them would \"sanction discrimination.\" They also emphasize that \"ALL CHILDREN NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DISCRIMINATION,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["non-discrimination","transgender youth","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and argues that the policy should not encourage gender identity exploration, stating that \"Promoting Transgender issues does not help the child become healthy.\" The comment frames the regulation as conflicting with \"religious freedom\" and parental rights, indicating rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","gender identity","mental health","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I oppose this draft guidance document,\" which directly indicates opposition to adoption. The title also says \"Oppose,\" reinforcing the same position.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly argues that the policy is \"dangerous\" and says it would \"cause great harm to our children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The reference to children choosing gender \"without the support and knowledge of their parents\" also shows opposition to the policy's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","gender identity","religious freedom","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY DISAGREE\" and warns that if the policy is passed it will \"hurt more children.\" The comment frames the regulation as causing harm and increased risk of sexual victimization, indicating rejection of adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","sexual assault","transgender policies","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, calling it \"absurd,\" a \"satanic agenda,\" and objecting to \"forcing a idealogy on people.\" They also argue against recognizing transgender identities and complain about consequences for noncompliance, indicating clear opposition to adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","parental rights","religious freedom","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, opening with \"DISAGREE\" and calling it \"HORRIBLE.\" Although the comment focuses more on religion in schools than the regulation itself, the overall message is hostile to the proposed transgender student policies and implies they should not be adopted.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","public schools","transgender students","school prayer"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation needed to promote the health and well-being of trans and gender expansive youth in Virginia.\" They also argue the policies are needed to create \"respectful, caring, supportive\" learning environments, which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I very strongly support legislation to promote non discrimination for transgender students.\" They also argue the policy is needed because prejudice \"almost always leads to bullying and depression,\" which supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["non-discrimination","transgender students","bullying prevention","student safety"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says Virginia \"needs to make it safe for Transgender students to learn\" and argues that weaker protections would be a \"violation\" of civil rights law. This indicates clear support for the regulation’s protective aims, even though the commenter notes they do not know \"all the politics on this.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender student protection","student safety","civil rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!\" and \"DO NOT SUPPORT!\" which clearly rejects the proposed regulation. There is no indication of support, qualification, or a request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly condemns the policies as \"violence against children\" and says the authorities \"don't have the right to do this,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation. The rhetorical question about being \"violent back\" reinforces opposition, even though they add \"Not advocating for anything.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","violence","harassment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose!!\" and calls the policy \"Absolutely ridiculous.\" They argue it is \"unsafe for both transgender and non transgender people\" and propose a separate \"third changing and restroom option,\" indicating opposition to the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","restroom facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"OPPOSE\" in both the title and body, indicating clear rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this effort,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the regulation. The stated reason, \"to provide safety to our transgendered youth,\" aligns with the policy's protective goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation needed to promote the health and well-being of transgender youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The title, \"Fully support rights of transgender youth,\" reinforces that they want the policy adopted.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation to promote the health and well-being of transgender youth\" and states that \"The policies outlined here will ensure\" safer, more inclusive environments. The final sentence, \"Reject the hateful anti-trans rhetoric proposed by those in opposition,\" further confirms support for adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this guidance\" and argues it would help schools provide \"a safe and inclusive educational experience for all students.\" They also emphasize that students should be \"safe and welcomed\" and not have to \"hide or live in fear,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the guidance.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support\" and argues that \"All students should be accepted for who they are,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation’s inclusive protections for transgender and non-binary youth. The comment also condemns opposition to the policy as \"outrageous,\" reinforcing support rather than neutrality or opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student acceptance","nondiscrimination","inclusive learning environments"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support this needed change,\" which directly endorses adoption of the policy. \"Keep up the good work\" further reinforces approval.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","nondiscrimination","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not support this in schools\" and \"I am strongly against this,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. There is no qualifying language suggesting support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We strongly oppose,\" which directly states opposition to the regulation. The reason given — \"this can lead to an increase in sexual related crimes\" — indicates they want it rejected due to perceived safety risks.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","privacy","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses protections for transgender students, stating \"Trans rights are human rights\" and arguing that denying protections is harmful. They warn that failing to support trans students would be \"abandoning our moral and ethical directive to protect our youth,\" which clearly supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Stop elevating transgender to a special class\" and \"Please do not subject the chiro this insanity!\" indicating they want the policy rejected. The statement that it \"will only hurt females and males\" further shows opposition to adoption of the transgender student policies.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","sex-specific facilities","privacy","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Support!!\" and adds that \"It is essential to take steps to support trans youth,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy. The phrase \"this is a step in the right direction\" further confirms approval.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am not in support of this bill,\" and argues against allowing transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms aligned with their gender identity. They frame the policy as \"reckless, damaging and dangerous\" and say it would \"unfairly treat all other children,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","parental rights","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Oppose\" and asks, \"Please reject this policy.\" They argue it \"denies parents the right\" and call for reinforcing \"parental rights,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","government overreach","policy opposition"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues there is \"zero wisdom in enforcing laws and making massive adjustments\" for transgender students. They also state there is \"actual HARM in doing this,\" which clearly rejects the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition","student safety","policy burden"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly titles the submission \"100% SUPPORT\" and says the policy is \"very important for all students to be accepted the same and feel comfortable.\" This clearly endorses adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","acceptance"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support transgender youth,\" which clearly endorses the policy’s purpose and adoption. The title \"Support\" reinforces that the comment is in favor of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the health and well-being of trans students in Virginia,\" which clearly endorses the policy’s purpose and adoption. There is no language opposing or questioning the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly writes \"Support.\" and says it is \"imperative that all children recieve the support, care, and tools they need to thrive,\" which clearly endorses the regulation. The closing \"Shame on those who disagree\" further indicates approval of the policy and opposition to critics.","tone":"positive","tags":["student support","transgender students","school policy","inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS BILL!!\" and threatens to \"remove my children from public schools\" if it is passed. The religious objection that these decisions are taking the country \"farther and farther from GOD\" reinforces opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully support!\" and endorses the policy’s goal that \"All students deserve to be safe from harassment in their school, regardless of gender.\" The statement \"Trans kids are valid!\" further indicates approval of protections for transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","anti-harassment","LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I wholeheartedly support this!\" and frames the policy as creating \"a safe space\" for children to be themselves. This is clear approval of the regulation as written.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","safe schools","self-expression"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges approval and strengthening of the policy, saying \"Protect trans youth at all costs!\" and arguing that trans students deserve \"a safe learning environment.\" The comment condemns discrimination and bullying and frames the regulation as necessary to protect human rights.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","anti-discrimination","comprehensive sex ed"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, saying \"THIS IS APPALLING\" and \"Stop pushing your own distorted view of the world on them.\" This language indicates opposition to the transgender student guidance rather than support or a neutral inquiry.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","school policy","children"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I STRONGY OPPOSE!\" and the title says \"I Strongly Oppose!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation with no qualifying language.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly recommend anything that will treat transgender students safely,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. They further support the policy goals by emphasizing that students should express themselves \"without hate or bullying\" and that it is \"our job to support and love those around us.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I strongly support protecting transgender children’s rights in schools\" and \"FULL SUPPORT FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.\" They also criticize opposition to the policy, indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","school policy","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"I fully believe by heading down this path, it will be one we can not return from\" and criticizing transgender identity as contrary to their religious beliefs. They also ask rhetorical questions about teachers being \"set up for failure\" and fears about males entering female locker rooms, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","student safety","privacy","gender identity"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly oppose this policy\" and argues that these matters should be \"left in the hands of the students’ family.\" They explicitly state that the policy would \"completely undermine parental rights\" and \"parental authority,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","family authority","transgender policy","school administration"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I opposed 100%!\" and the title says \"VA mom strongly opposed!\" This is a clear rejection of the proposed regulation with no qualifying support or request for changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["opposition","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"I STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and calls the policy \"dangerous to our children\" and \"overreach by the Board of Education.\" They also argue against bathroom-sharing provisions and say the board should \"FOCUS ON EDUCATION,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","bathroom access","religious freedom","parental rights","school board overreach"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"100% STRONGLY SUPPORT!\" and argues that \"Transgender students deserve nothing but to be treated equally as other students.\" They also express hope that \"the right decision is made,\" indicating approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","equal treatment","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"OPPOSE OPPOSE OPPOSE\" and states it is \"a real shame\" the state would allow these policies. They also say they will work to vote out officials if the policies are passed, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["women's rights","transgender policies","school facilities","sex-specific activities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and rejects the policy’s premise, stating \"Gender and anatomy are not separate\" and \"You are not what you 'feel' you are.\" The question about students feeling uncomfortable in bathrooms or locker rooms with someone of the opposite sex indicates opposition to the regulation’s accommodations for transgender students.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","transgender students","sex-based facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"The school systems should need to understand how they can support their trans students,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The title, \"Support for trans students,\" reinforces that they favor adoption of policies helping transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully support!\" and repeats \"Fully support,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the proposed policies. There is no qualifying language or criticism.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support trans kids rights\" and states that they \"NEED to be protected,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose. The exclamation and rights-based language indicate approval rather than criticism or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","student safety","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Opposed\" and argues against allowing transgender males into women's sports and bathrooms. They frame the policy as \"an attack on basic biology\" and claim it \"endangers women,\" indicating they want the regulation rejected or substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["school sports","bathroom access","student safety","gender identity","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose the proposed guidelines,\" which directly states opposition to adoption. The rest of the comment reinforces that position by criticizing the policy as based on \"radical theories\" and claiming it would \"indoctrinate our school children.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","school policy","indoctrination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support treating transgender students with dignity and respect\" and urges that FCPS \"create inclusive environments for all students.\" This clearly endorses the proposed transgender student policies rather than opposing them.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","inclusive schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strong oppose\" and argues that \"Opposite sex students should not be using the same bathrooms/locker rooms,\" indicating rejection of the policy. They also object to the policy being imposed on others, saying it is being \"cram[med] down the throats of those who oppose.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the protection of the health and well-being of transgender students in Virginia public schools,\" which directly endorses the regulation's purpose. They also argue that \"School should be a safe place for everyone,\" reinforcing support for the policy framework protecting transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","student safety","anti-bullying","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the VA Public School proposed legislation\" and praises \"the inclusion of transgender students.\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","public schools"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the proposed transgender student policies, saying \"Don't fall their lies\" and accusing the guidance of being \"to push pedophilia.\" The phrase \"stop playing pretend\" also signals opposition to affirming transgender identities in schools.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","student safety","sexual misconduct allegations"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"strongly oppose\" and frames the policy as harming others: \"when it is at the cost of someone else's rights.\" Although they begin with \"Support equal rights,\" the overall message rejects the regulation as written or in its current form.","tone":"negative","tags":["equal rights","parental rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I am completely opposed\" to the policy and rejects \"any gender designations or policies\" contrary to sex assigned at birth. They also criticize bathroom access based on gender identity as \"plainly ridiculous,\" indicating clear opposition to the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","bathroom access","gender identity","education priorities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULLY SUPPORT!!\" and states that \"transgender students deserve a right to have protection and support in schools.\" The rest of the comment condemns opponents, reinforcing clear support for the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","school support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly disagree with these new guidelines\" and \"Please do not pass this policy,\" which clearly opposes adoption. The comment also argues against using schools for \"social issues\" and says parents should know what children are being taught, reinforcing rejection of the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","curriculum","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I STRONGLY disagree with this\" and rejects the policy’s treatment of transgender students. They specifically oppose shared facilities, stating boys and girls \"should not be in the same bathroom or locker room,\" and call it \"your agenda,\" indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","gender identity","transgender students","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.84,"stance_rationale":"The commenter opposes the idea that the policy is unfair to cisgender students and instead says, \"Schools must seek options that afford both types of students these considerations.\" That indicates support for the policy’s underlying goals, though with a request for broader accommodations.","tone":"neutral","tags":["privacy","bathroom access","student safety","transgender students","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"100 FULLY SUPPORT TRANS LIVES MATTER\" and argues that transgender students \"deserve the same kind of quality care and teaching.\" They also urge schools to be a place where trans students can feel comfortable learning, which clearly supports adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","anti-discrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and \"Vehemently oppose!\" which clearly indicates rejection of the regulation. The phrase \"I can’t believe that we are even talking about this\" reinforces a strongly negative position toward the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support human right for all children\" and calls it \"our moral duty to create a safe space for self expression for EVERY child.\" The title, \"Strongly support!!!!,\" also clearly indicates approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","self-expression","nondiscrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the guiding document\" and argues that transgender youth \"should receive the same rights, protections, and opportunities as all students.\" They also express hope that it will \"ensure the protection of our children from bullying and harm,\" indicating clear approval of adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support any and all people having the right to choose who they are\" and adds that \"All should be protected.\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s protective approach toward transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and frames the policy as harming \"our innocent children,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The religious citation \"Daniel 9:3-7\" reinforces opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.97,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Trans rights are human rights\" and urges that \"we need to come beyond this,\" which reads as support for the transgender student policies rather than opposition. There is no language rejecting the regulation; instead, the comment endorses transgender rights in a way consistent with adopting the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support the guidance to protect transgender students at school\" and praises the protections as affirming students' dignity. The closing \"Thank you\" reinforces clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, writing \"Saying no to transgender bathrooms in schools\" and arguing that \"boys need to have separate restrooms from girls.\" They frame the regulation as dangerous and \"crazy decisions,\" indicating opposition to allowing transgender students bathroom access consistent with the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","transgender students","school safety","privacy","sex-segregated facilities"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the policy, objecting that it lets \"young boys and girls use the same bathroom.\" The language is hostile and urges the policymakers to stop or reverse the approach rather than adopt it.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","privacy","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose these measures!!\" and later repeats, \"I do not support those policies\" and \"Please vote against these measures.\" The body argues the policies are harmful to children, privacy, bathrooms, and girls' sports, indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","girls sports","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Vigorously Oppose\" and repeats that they are \"vigorously opposed to this absurd policy\" and \"Do not allow this.\" They argue the policy infringes on religious rights, parental rights, and harms children, all of which indicate rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","First Amendment","child welfare","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.78,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose\" and frames the policy as harming \"another child's well-being,\" indicating rejection of the regulation. The opening phrase \"Need to consider all children needs\" suggests a general concern, but the clear directive is opposition.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","child welfare","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this proposal\" and repeatedly asks officials to \"reject it\" and \"please reject the proposals.\" The body argues the policies are a \"grave violation\" of rights and calls them \"shameful\" and \"tyranny,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["privacy","free speech","parental rights","bathroom access","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I'M IN FULL SUPPORT FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS IN ALL SCHOOLS,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. The rest of the comment reinforces approval by criticizing the need to debate transgender students' legitimacy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","nondiscrimination"]}


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support the protection of the health and well-being of transgender students in Virginia public schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies and their goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Support transgender rights\" and states \"Transgender rights are human rights,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of protecting transgender students. It offers no criticism or request to weaken the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"I fully support the protection of the health and well-being of transgender students in Virginia public schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies and their goals.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly oppose\" and calls the policy \"absolutely unacceptable.\" The statement \"if this passes I will not be sending my child to school\" indicates clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school attendance"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the protection of trans kids in school,\" which directly endorses the regulation. They further argue that trans students need \"a safe place to learn\" and to be \"treated just like everyone else,\" indicating approval of the policy's purpose and protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","anti-discrimination","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly signals approval in the title, \"Support- all students deserve a safe school environment,\" and states that \"Trans students deserve the same protection and nurturing.\" This clearly endorses the proposed policies' goal of protecting transgender students and creating a safe, welcoming environment.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support transgender rights,\" which clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose and direction. There is no language opposing, questioning, or qualifying the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose 100 percent,\" which clearly rejects the proposed policies. The rest of the comment offers a biological assertion about sex determination, reinforcing opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","sex definition","biology"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support!\" and clarifies that they support \"protecting trans and non binary youth in Virginia schools.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation's purpose and adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Strongly opposed\" and repeats \"opposed,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. There is no language suggesting support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this\" and asks to \"Please allow trans children the dignity\" they believe they deserve. The comment frames the policy as necessary for a school environment \"without hostility and unnecessary obstacles,\" indicating approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student dignity","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.84,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says “Support all children's safety is priority #1” and that schools should “always prioritize safety for all students,” which aligns with the regulation’s stated goals of a safe and supportive learning environment. Although brief, the comment expresses approval of the policy’s safety focus rather than opposition or a question.","tone":"positive","tags":["student safety","safe learning environment","bullying prevention"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" and endorses equal treatment: \"Trans rights are human rights\" and \"There should be no prejudice against any person based on gender.\" This clearly indicates approval of the proposed policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The comment explicitly says \"Oppose!\" which directly states the commenter’s position on the regulation. No supporting reasons are provided beyond the rejection.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges adoption of the policy, saying \"To not adopt these new rules and standards\" would mean accepting harm to transgender students. They frame the standards as necessary to protect \"the lives and safety of children\" and to reduce \"abuse, violence, ostracizing and overall torment.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender rights","student safety","bullying prevention","LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly opposed!\" and repeatedly urges \"Do not allow this!\" and \"Do not make the MAJORITY of kids feel uncomfortable.\" The body argues against accommodating transgender students and frames the policy as harmful, so the comment clearly opposes adoption of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support protections for vulnerable trans and non-binary students in Virginia\" and hopes to \"see all VA students supported in this way.\" The comment endorses the regulation as beneficial and life-saving rather than requesting changes or expressing reservations.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","mental health","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says they \"strongly oppose this policy,\" which is a clear rejection of the regulation. The opening clause supporting anti-bullying protection does not change the overall stance because it is paired with direct opposition to the policy itself.","tone":"mixed","tags":["bullying prevention","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"FULL support\" and endorses \"teaching our students with love and compassion\" in \"ACCEPTING environments.\" The final sentence, \"let them grow freely into who they will become,\" clearly supports the regulation's inclusive treatment of transgender students.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school climate","compassion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation to promote the well-being of trans youth,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose. There is no language indicating opposition, hesitation, or a request for changes.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","youth well-being","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation\" and identifies the purpose as promoting \"the health and well-being of trans youth.\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed policies rather than a request for changes or a neutral observation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I urge you to vote to support the rights of transgender and non binary students\" and closes with \"Thank you for your support!\" This is a clear endorsement of adopting the proposed policies, framed as beneficial for student welfare and mental well being.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student welfare","mental health","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Trans students need all the support they can get\" and argues that \"School should be a safe place for all students\" and that trans kids need this support to become \"happy and healthy adults.\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s goal of supporting transgender students in schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","school safety","mental health"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support!\" and \"I fully support Trans rights!\" This is a clear endorsement of the proposed transgender student policies.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation respecting trans rights\" and \"I fully support legislation protecting trans rights.\" This is a clear endorsement of the regulation's purpose and adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","nondiscrimination"]}


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


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


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support ALL trans students in VA schools!!!\" This clearly endorses the regulation’s purpose of supporting transgender students in public schools.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender students","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose,\" and argues that schools should not \"take a parent's responsibility\" or decide what a child can do without parental involvement. They object to the quoted guidance about respecting a student's transgender status without informing family, which indicates opposition to the regulation's approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","student privacy","school authority"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly oppose this document\" and calls it \"usual government overreach,\" indicating clear rejection of the proposed guidance. They also object to schools helping students \"explore\" their sexual identity and say the document should \"stop at\" non-discrimination, which suggests they want it substantially weakened.","tone":"negative","tags":["government overreach","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying \"I dint want her to go through this BS\" and \"Stop where you are,\" which clearly indicates opposition to adoption. The reference to \"consequence like NOAH'S time\" reinforces a hostile warning against the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","religious freedom","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly oppose this document\" and calls it \"usual government overreach.\" They also argue schools should not \"help students 'explore' their sexual identity,\" indicating rejection of the guidance's core provisions rather than support with changes.","tone":"negative","tags":["government overreach","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please do not pass this litigation,\" and repeatedly argues against the policy, saying it is \"disturbing,\" would impose on the majority, and \"will create a bigger divide.\" They also object to school involvement in gender exploration and claim it violates the First Amendment.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","bathroom access","locker rooms","school sports","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenters explicitly reject the proposal, calling it an \"aggressive social engineering agenda,\" \"madness,\" and \"unnecessary and unwelcome.\" They directly urge officials to \"suspend imposition of these ill-advised and very disruptive policies,\" which is a clear request not to adopt them.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","school policy","student privacy","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.95,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and argues the policy \"will develop a loophole\" that could enable sexual misconduct in schools. Although they say \"I fully support transgender rights,\" the overall thrust is that the regulation should not be adopted because of the alleged safety risk.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","privacy","bathroom access","sexual misconduct"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policy, saying it is \"about destroying women's rights\" and asking how anyone could approve it. The phrase \"Shame on VDOE\" further indicates opposition rather than support or neutrality.","tone":"negative","tags":["women's rights","transgender students","sex-based facilities","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"This is exactly the reason we will continue sending our child to a private Christian school,\" indicating rejection of the policy. Calling it \"a shame\" that tax dollars support \"the trans agenda\" shows clear opposition to the regulation and its underlying approach.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","religious freedom","parental rights","education funding"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support VA passing guidelines and policies to support transgender children.\" They also endorse recognition of transgender identities and say they want schools to \"recognize and celebrate differences and diversity,\" indicating clear approval of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","diversity","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fully support\" and repeatedly endorses the policy goals, including \"equitable and fair treatment\" and protection from \"discrimination and bullying.\" They also affirm specific provisions on \"pronouns, student records, privacy, restrooms, locker rooms, PE, sports, dress code, and gender based activities,\" indicating clear support for adoption.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","privacy","bullying prevention","school facilities"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses support for transgender students, saying they should be \"accepted for who they are\" and asking, \"why would we not support those who have stated it?\" The final sentence, \"This should be a non-issue,\" reinforces approval of the policy direction.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student support","nondiscrimination","school climate"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"NOT SUPPORT\" and \"DO NOT SUPPORT!\" in response to the proposed transgender student policy. This is a clear rejection of the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policy","opposition"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" and repeatedly endorses the policy goals, stating that transgender students should be treated with respect and given \"the same rights afforded to every other student.\" They also support \"evidence-based training and tools\" for educators, indicating approval of the regulation as proposed.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student rights","anti-discrimination","teacher training","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I ask you to vote down the bills\" and states \"I do not support\" the proposal. They argue against \"eradicate all sexual distinctions between male and female\" and ask to preserve privacy in locker rooms and bathrooms, indicating opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["sex distinctions","privacy","bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"STRONGLY OPPOSE\" and argues that schools and government \"have no right to circumvent a parent(s)\" on these issues. They also call the policy path \"shameful,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","transgender students","school policy","sex education","student consent"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly Oppose\" and states that the policy \"does not belong in our schools.\" They also reject the underlying transgender guidance, saying they do not want grandchildren to be \"indoctrinated\" with it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","religious freedom","education policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support the guidance\" and argues that \"protecting trans kids\" should not be debated. The rest of the comment reinforces approval of the policy’s protective purpose, criticizing opposition as \"hateful\" and \"narrow-minded.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says, \"I strongly disagree with this!!!!!!!!\" which clearly indicates opposition to the proposed transgender student policies. No supporting reasons are given, but the stance is unambiguous.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Fervently Oppose!\" and argues the policy \"goes way beyond protecting children\" and should be stopped: \"Public schools should have no authority to encourage and promote gender confusion.\" They also call it \"child abuse\" and demand schools \"leave the social experiments at home,\" indicating clear rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","gender identity","school policy","child welfare"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policies, saying the treatment of transgender students is \"an important element\" of Virginia's education goals and that \"These policies are in line with\" best practices. They also argue that failing to adopt them would \"imped[e] trans students' ability\" and allow mistreatment, which clearly supports approval.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student well-being","bullying prevention","school climate","mental health"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not agree with this\" and argues against allowing transgender students access to sex-segregated facilities. They frame the policy as creating safety risks in bathrooms and locker rooms, asking \"Who is to say if the male is truly transgender or just wants to be a pervert,\" which indicates rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student safety","privacy","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I totally do NOT support this nonsense\" and argues against the policy's premise, stating children should not be taught \"they can make up whatever gender they want.\" They also call it \"child abuse\" and say they will \"always speak out\" against it, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","gender identity","parental rights","child welfare","school curriculum"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Strongly Disagree\" and states they \"should not be forced to tolerate anything\" that conflicts with their religious beliefs. They also reject the policy’s implications for their child, saying they \"don't want my son learning and participating in things not of the Lord.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student participation"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Oppose!\" and argues that \"parental rights\" are being \"railroaded\" by school authorities. They also question the need for the policy, asking, \"why would a policy like this need to be enacted?\" and \"What transgender rights are being violated now?\"","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","school authority","free speech","transgender rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose this for other reasons,\" indicating opposition to the proposed policies. They object to transgender students using bathrooms/locker rooms matching their gender identity and to schools helping students with gender issues \"without the knowledge of parents,\" both of which conflict with the regulation's aims.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","parental rights","gender identity","student safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I believe we should support transgender kids and/or questioning kids\" and concludes, \"I think this would be a great idea.\" They also propose compromises to make the policy workable, such as using preferred names and private changing rooms, which indicates support rather than opposition.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy","school facilities","pronouns","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I am writing in support of the Model Policies\" and repeatedly argues that the proposed rule \"will make Virginia schools a better place\" and create \"safe and welcoming schools.\" The comment endorses the policies as necessary to protect transgender and nonbinary students from bullying and discrimination.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","bullying prevention","privacy","bathroom access"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the proposal with \"ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!\" and calls the policies \"totally unworkable.\" They argue against transgender accommodations, saying schools should not \"teach\" gender identity and that \"No male should be allowed to use a female bathroom/locker room\" or participate in girls' sports.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","bathroom access","school sports","gender identity","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I do not approve of the proposed guidelines\" and opens with \"Strongly Disagree!\" They argue the policy would put children \"in harm's way\" and object to bathroom access for transgender students, indicating rejection of the regulation rather than support for it.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","student safety","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this movement for transgender students in schools\" and \"I strongly support this document.\" They also argue schools should provide \"anti bullying and support of students\" and that it could \"save lives,\" which clearly endorses adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","anti-bullying","student support","religious freedom","school safety"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter says they are \"Strongly in favor of supporting this legislature\" and repeatedly endorses protection for transgender students, including \"Trans rights are human rights\" and encouraging youth to be themselves \"without fear of retribution.\" These statements clearly support adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["transgender students","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","mental health","separation of church and state"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Absolutely oppose,\" \"I will NEVER support any legislators who support this bill,\" and \"Vote this bill down!\" These phrases clearly indicate they want the regulation rejected. They also object to transgender policies in schools and bathroom access, calling it \"appalling\" and a \"disaster.\"","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender policies","bathroom access","parental rights","sex education","school policy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"oppose\" and \"do not agree,\" which clearly indicates rejection of the proposed regulation. No supporting reasons or qualifications are provided.","tone":"negative","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Firmly support\" and urges, \"Let's move Virginia forward!\" They also endorse the policy goals by stating that young people should feel safe and valued at school and that supporting trans and gender non-conforming youth \"should not be challenging.\"","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","school climate","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly rejects the regulation, calling it \"absolutely ludicrous\" and using the emphatic title \"No way, no way.\" This language indicates opposition rather than a request for clarification or modification.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","school policy","opposition"]}


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


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I oppose\" and states they \"do not support forcing a lifestyle choice on EVERYONE,\" indicating rejection of the proposed transgender student policies. Although they express general care for children, the overall message argues against the regulation as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student privacy"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly rejects the policies, writing \"ABSOLUTELY NOT!!\" and arguing against allowing students to use restrooms/locker rooms based on gender identity. The comment frames the regulation as dangerous and inappropriate, indicating clear opposition to adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","locker rooms","student privacy","school safety","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses protections for transgender students, saying \"Trans kids deserve equal protections and respect just like anyone else.\" The title \"Protect Trans Kids!\" and criticism of not protecting trans children indicate support for adopting the policy.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equal protection","transgender students"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.93,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly endorses the policies by telling others to \"sit down, shut up, and let the world be progressive,\" which indicates approval of the regulation. The title \"Leave religion out of this\" and criticism of opponents as \"bible humpers\" further show support for the transgender student policies and opposition to religious objections.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights","school policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I support\" and asks to \"Please support this legislation.\" They also endorse allowing children \"to be who they are\" with \"support and non-discrimination laws in place,\" which clearly favors adoption of the policy.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","non-discrimination","student support"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Please reconsider this Bill,\" and describes it as \"an overreaction of the government\". They object to school counselors keeping information \"secret from the parent/guardian\" and express concern about girls' \"privacy and safety,\" indicating opposition to adoption as written.","tone":"negative","tags":["parental rights","privacy","student safety","religious freedom","girls' rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly urges approval of transgender protections, saying \"Support them or get out of their way\" and ending with \"Equality now.\" The comment defends trans people and criticizes opposition as \"transphobic and uninformed,\" indicating clear support for the regulation's purpose.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","transgender rights","student safety","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.98,"stance_rationale":"The commenter clearly defends transgender people and condemns anti-trans sentiment, saying \"Trans lives are Human lives\" and criticizing those \"spewing hate.\" This indicates support for the regulation’s protective intent rather than opposition to it.","tone":"negative","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","human rights","religious freedom"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly disagree\" and calls the policy \"inappropriate\" and something that \"shouldn't even be a thing.\" They also say \"My kids will be home schooled if this is passed,\" indicating rejection of the regulation.","tone":"negative","tags":["transgender students","parental rights","education policy","school choice"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"We strongly disagree with the proposed transgender policies\" and urges officials to \"cease and desist,\" which clearly rejects adoption. They also state the policies conflict with their \"sincerely held religious beliefs\" and would have \"extremely hurtful ramifications\" for their children.","tone":"negative","tags":["religious freedom","parental rights","LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly labels the submission \"OPPOSE\" and says there are \"other ways\" than to \"impose these types of policies in schools in VA.\" They argue the policy is \"infringing on the rights of all others\" and object to bathroom access for transgender people.","tone":"negative","tags":["bathroom access","parental rights","privacy","LGBTQ+ inclusion"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully support legislation\" and states that the proposed guidelines \"will make our education system more equitable\" and \"help accomplish\" a safe and welcoming environment. This is a clear endorsement of adopting the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","equity","supportive learning environment"]}


{"stance":"oppose","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Do not support this\" and calls the policy \"Horrible and sickening,\" which clearly rejects adoption of the regulation. The statement that it is \"not safe for our children\" and that \"bad things could come out of this\" reinforces opposition based on perceived harm.","tone":"negative","tags":["student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","parental rights"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly states, \"IN SUPPORT!\" and \"I am in complete support,\" which directly endorses the proposed regulation. There is no qualifying language or criticism suggesting opposition or neutrality.","tone":"positive","tags":[]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"Support trans children!\" and urges readers to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics' position on \"gender affirmation.\" They also state that creating \"a safer, more supportive, and evidence-based environment in schools will benefit all children,\" which clearly endorses the regulation's purpose.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","gender affirmation","evidence-based policy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says \"Strongly support!\" and frames the policy as \"about PROTECTING CHILDREN\" and \"protect[ing] marginalized youths.\" They reject criticism of the regulation and argue it is not about \"teach[ing] or indoctrinat[ing] anything,\" which indicates clear support for adoption.","tone":"negative","tags":["trans rights","student safety","anti-bullying","LGBTQ+ inclusion","privacy"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I fully supported this measure,\" which directly endorses adoption of the regulation. They also argue that \"No child should be bullied or ostracize[d],\" reinforcing support for the policy's protections.","tone":"positive","tags":["bullying prevention","student safety","LGBTQ+ inclusion","anti-discrimination"]}


{"stance":"support","stance_confidence":0.99,"stance_rationale":"The commenter explicitly says, \"I strongly support this matter\" and frames the policy as protecting \"Trans rights\". They also argue that treatment at school is important for children's development, which supports adoption of the regulation.","tone":"positive","tags":["LGBTQ+ inclusion","student safety","trans rights","school climate"]}