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Senate committee endorses ban keeping biological males out of girls' K–12 sports, 2–1 vote
Summary
The Senate Education Committee voted 2–1 to advance SB211, a bill to prohibit biological males from participating in girls' K–12 sports. The item prompted a heated exchange over Title IX, court injunctions, and the rights of transgender students.
The Senate Education Committee voted 2–1 to report SB211, a bill that would exclude biological males from participating in girls' K–12 school sports.
Committee debate was contentious. One senator argued the bill is discriminatory and would target a very small number of students, noting court actions and saying “transgender women are women. Transgender girls are girls.” That senator also said…
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