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Georgia high school athletic group bans transgender athletes

Amplifying Atlanta

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Amplifying Atlanta

Highlights

  • Georgia High School Association’s executive committee voted unanimously for the change.
  • It will take effect for the next school year.
  • Proponents say transgender girls have an unfair advantage because they were born as stronger males.
  • At least 12 Republican-led states have passed laws banning transgender women or girls in sports.
  • Other GOP states are considering similar bans in other GOP-led sports.
  • Critics say excluding transgender children would send a harmful message to a group that’s already vulnerable to suicide or harming themselves.