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New proposals in WA for transgender high school student-athletes


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  The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is proposing a new way for transgender athletes to participate in high school sports.

The article from MyNorthwest discusses new legislative proposals in Washington state aimed at addressing the participation of transgender high school student athletes. These proposals come in response to a controversial decision by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) to allow transgender girls to compete in girls' sports based on their gender identity rather than their birth sex. The new bills, introduced by Republican lawmakers, seek to either ban transgender girls from girls' sports entirely or require them to undergo hormone therapy to lower their testosterone levels before competing. These legislative efforts reflect a broader national debate on fairness in sports, balancing the rights of transgender students with concerns about competitive equity. The proposals have sparked significant discussion and opposition from various groups, including the WIAA, which argues that its current policy is inclusive and fair.

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