Washington state proposes high school sports division for transgenders, separating them from female athletes
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced a proposal to create a separate open division for transgender athletes.
WIAA considering separate sports division for transgender athletes
A coalition of school districts across the state is asking to restrict transgender participation in certain sports and to add an 'open' division.
WIAA proposes new league for transgender high school athletes
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) , which is in charge of high school sports, is proposing a new way for transgender athletes to participate.
Some WA school districts push for changes to how trans athletes can participate in sports
Several school districts are pushing the WIAA to specifically ban trans girls from participating in sports with athletes assigned female at birth.
U.S. State Proposes Transgender Division For High School Sports
A U.S. state is proposing a transgender athletes division for high school sports. The debate surrounding transgender athletes in sports is ongoing. For now, it's been up to various states, leagues and organizations,
WIAA releases proposed amendments related to transgender athletes
These proposals came from school districts across Washington, including some in the Inland Northwest, to the WIAA.
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