The NCAA’s chief, Mark Baker, stated that the organization has no plans to change its rules regarding transgender athletes, following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The ruling found that states can pass bans on transgender participation in girls’ and women’s sports without violating the Constitution or Title IX.
Background
Last year, President Trump signed an executive order seeking to ban transgender women and girls from women’s sports. The NCAA’s board then voted to align its policy with the president’s order, deciding that women’s teams would not be open to athletes who were recorded as male at birth or taking testosterone therapy.
Baker emphasized that the NCAA’s national standard will be used for college sports, while individual states will have different standards for high school and youth sports. He also noted that having a clear policy is essential to eliminate confusion and ensure fair competition.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
