Voters in Washington are expected to overturn the state’s policy permitting transgender girls to compete in girls’ and women’s school sports, following a ballot measure that will now mandate medical documentation of a student’s sex before they can join such teams. The shift marks a significant change in athletic eligibility rules for transgender athletes in the state. The measure’s passage would align Washington with other states that have implemented similar restrictions. Supporters argue the new policy ensures fairness in women’s sports, while opponents warn it could exclude transgender students from participation.
Washington voters are projected to reverse the state’s long-standing policy that has allowed transgender girls to compete on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, according to Decision Desk HQ. The ballot measure will require students to submit documentation from a healthcare provider verifying their sex before playing on a girls’ team. It’s a major loss...
