Washington State has proposed a transgender division for athletes to compete in that will prevent males from competing against women in female sports.
In a proposal from the governing body for high school sports in the state, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has suggested creating an open division for transgender athletes in order to ensure a “level playing field” for girls in female sports, KXLY reported.
“The WIAA encourages participation for all students, regardless of their gender identity or expression. Further, most local, state, and federal rules and regulations require schools to provide transgender and other gender-diverse student-athletes with equal opportunities to participate in athletics,” the proposal read in part.
“However, in order to maintain fair and equitable competition, participation in girls’ sports and girls’ divisions…
