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Republicans, athletic association clash over transgender athletes

Michigan Republicans are urging the Michigan High School Athletic Association to follow President Trump's executive order on transgender athletes in sports.
The MHSAA is awaiting clarification on its position regarding the order, which contradicts Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination based on sex.
Currently, MHSAA policy requires waivers for transgender athletes to compete on girls' teams, with only two waivers approved last fall.
Republicans express concerns that non-compliance with the federal order could risk federal funding for schools.

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Michigan Advance

GOP lawmakers urge MHSAA to ban transgender girls from female sports teams in Michigan • Michigan Advance

State Sen. Joseph Bellino (R-Monroe), flanked by other GOP lawmakers, speaks at a press conference to pressure the MHSAA to alter its transgender sports participation policy to align with President Trump's executive orders. March 6, 2025. ScreenshotRepublican lawmakers in Michigan this week called on the Michigan High School Athletic Association to adopt policies that comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to no longer allow athlet…

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Key West Citizen

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Republicans, athletic association clash over transgender athletes

(The Center Square) – The issue of transgender athletes participating in K-12 sports came to a head in Michigan this week.

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WSYM

MHSAA Faces Pressure from State Lawmakers Over Transgender Athlete Policy

GOP lawmakers urge the MHSAA to comply with Trump's order regarding transgender student-athletes. Some Republican lawmakers express concern, while the MHSAA maintains its decision to wait for further guidance. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976 is cited, with MHSAA emphasizing the need for compliance with state law. The decision could risk federal funding for schools, with varying percentages of funding at stake in local districts. Demo…

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spotlightdelaware.org

GOP senator files federal complaint over Delaware schools’ transgender policies

Why Should Delaware Care?Following an executive order from President Donald Trump to prohibit transgender student athletes from participating in girls’ sports, Delaware school districts are grappling with whether to obey it. Meanwhile, a new complaint from a state lawmaker seeks to flag that indecision to federal authorities, which threatens federal funding.A Republican state senator and prominent Wilmington lawyer have sought the Trump administ…

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thelivingstonpost.com

Woolford, Theis among Republicans calling on MHSAA to ban transgender girls from competing in girls sports

State Sen. Lana Theis of Brighton Township and state Rep. Jason Woolford of Howell were among the Republican lawmakers at a press conference Thursday urging the Michigan High School Athletic Association to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order preventing transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports. Out of an estimated 175,000 high school athletes in Michigan, there are none currently competing in winter sports; however, …

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