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Bedford board reviews athletics policy language after state law citation; Title IX conflict noted
Summary
Board members discussed a draft athletics policy that cites state law restricting female-designated teams; staff said the policy mirrors state statute and noted ongoing federal litigation and a preliminary court injunction affecting other districts.
The Bedford School Board discussed a revised athletics policy at its Jan. 27 meeting that includes language taken from state law about sex-designated sports and clarifies registration-document requirements for student athletes.
Assistant Superintendent Tom Laliberte (presenting changes developed with athletic directors) told the board the draft replaces older wording and clarifies registration and eligibility procedures, including that the district will require an official birth certificate when a state statute…
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