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Parent urges District 203 to adopt female-only sports policies, citing recent litigation

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A parent told trustees July 14 he wants the district to adopt policies preserving sex-segregated sports and facilities, citing recent litigation and Department of Justice actions in other states and urging the board to adopt "biology-based" definitions for male and female to avoid potential federal enforcement and loss of funding.

Jason Copeland, a parent of two District 203 students, used his July 14 public-comment time to urge the board to adopt clear policies to preserve female-only sports and exclusive spaces, warning that inaction could lead to litigation and federal enforcement. Copeland cited recent and ongoing legal…

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