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State education chief says it's 'inaccurate' to say there are only two genders, in defense of trans athletes


Published on 2025-02-21 23:45:21 - MSN
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  • Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal spoke out in defense of transgender athletes in girls sports in an address Thursday.

The article discusses comments made by Michigan's State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Michael Rice, who defended the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports by stating that it is scientifically inaccurate to claim there are only two genders. Rice's remarks were in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of female athletes against the Michigan High School Athletic Association's policy allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports. He emphasized that gender identity is more complex than a simple binary, referencing the existence of intersex individuals and the broader spectrum of gender identity. This stance has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it overlooks the physical advantages transgender girls might have over cisgender girls in sports, potentially affecting fairness and safety. The debate touches on broader issues of gender identity, sports equity, and the rights of transgender students in educational settings.

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