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VHSL bans transgender girls from playing girls' sports


Published on 2025-02-10 18:05:32 - MSN
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  • The Virginia High School League (VHSL) announced Monday that it would limit competition in girls' sports to students assigned female at birth. The policy change is a reversal from its stance last week,

The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has implemented a new policy that prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls' sports, aligning with a recent state law. This decision was made despite opposition from some school board members and advocacy groups. The policy, which was passed with a 32-1 vote, requires student-athletes to compete on teams that correspond with their sex assigned at birth, effectively barring transgender girls from girls' sports teams. This move has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it discriminates against transgender students and could lead to legal challenges. The policy reflects a broader national debate on transgender participation in sports, with Virginia joining several other states in enacting similar restrictions.

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