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House adopts resolution urging NCAA to change policies after dispute over women's competition
Summary
The Tennessee House approved House Resolution 33, a measure urging the NCAA to revise its policies on transgender participation in women’s sports. The resolution prompted extended debate on Title IX, the role of the NCAA and broader questions about gender, sport and equal opportunity.
The Tennessee House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 33, a floor resolution introduced by Representative Garrett that urges the National Collegiate Athletic Association to review and change policies concerning competition between biological women and transgender athletes.
Representative Garrett, the resolution’s sponsor, framed the measure around Title IX protections and personal anecdotes from constituents and family members who participate in girls’ sports. "My daughters are competitive volleyball players," Garrett said, and described the issue in terms of competitive safety and fairness. He urged the NCAA "to reverse their asinine rule about allowing men to compete against women." Garrett said the…
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