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Trump's order forces Minnesota State High School League to reexamine policy on transgender athletes in girls sports


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Minnesota high school sports leaders are once again confronted with the question of whether transgender student-athletes should be eligible to compete in girls sports. Leaders of the nonprofit organization that oversees high school athletics in the state are uncertain how President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender people from participating in girls and women's sports will

The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is reevaluating its policy on transgender athletes participating in girls' sports following an executive order from former President Donald Trump. This order, which was part of his broader initiative to ensure fairness in women's sports, aims to prevent transgender girls from competing in sports that align with their gender identity rather than their sex assigned at birth. The MSHSL, which previously allowed transgender athletes to compete based on their gender identity, now faces potential changes to its inclusion policies due to this directive. The league's board is set to discuss these implications in an upcoming meeting, reflecting the ongoing national debate over transgender participation in sports. This situation highlights the tension between inclusivity for transgender students and concerns about competitive equity in female sports categories.

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