CA Superintendent Defends Transgender Athlete Inclusion in School Sports

CA schools superintendent pushes back against DOJ over transgender athletes

(The Center Square) - California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond issued an initial response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s claims that the state’s required inclusion of transgender athletes

CA superintendent defends transgender athlete inclusion in school sports

California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond pushed back Tuesday, telling school leaders the DOJ's threats of legal action against the state are unenforceable.

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement in Response to DOJ Letter to California LEAs on CIF Policy

SACRAMENTO— State Superintendent Tony Thurmond issued a statement today in response to a letter, dated June 2, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to California Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) claiming that LEAs are exposed to “legal liability” if they comply with a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) policy that requires students have the opportunity […] The post State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement in Respo…

DOJ: California could be sued over participation of trans athletes

California's public school system could face legal issues if it continues to permit transgender athletes to take part in girls' athletic competitions.