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The U.S. Department of Education and Health and Human Services found that Minnesota violated Title IX by allowing males to compete in female sports and access female facilities, leading to a proposed resolution requiring policy changes and apologies to affected female athletes.
A meta-analysis by the University of Jyväskylä found that athletes consistently outperform non-athletes in working memory tasks, with the most significant advantage over sedentary individuals. The study highlights the cognitive benefits of sports participation, suggesting that physical activity supports brain health and may mitigate cognitive decline with aging. The research emphasizes the importance of an active lifestyle for cognitive enhancement and healthy aging.
The Ohio House has voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of Ohio House Bill 68, which would ban transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming medical care and participating in girls' and women's sports. The bill includes exceptions for non-transgender youth and a grandfather clause for those already receiving care. DeWine proposed alternative rules to regulate gender-affirming care, including bans on surgeries for minors, reporting and data collection, and restrictions on "pop-up clinics." The bill faces opposition from organizers and medical associations who argue that gender-affirming care is safe and effective, and that transgender youth are at higher risk of mental health issues due to discrimination and gender dysphoria.
Republican-controlled states are passing laws that restrict transgender students in the name of parental rights or protecting other students. Indiana has signed a law requiring schools to notify parents when their student asks to be called a different name or uses pronouns that correspond with their gender, not their sex. Florida lawmakers have given final passage to a bill that would prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don’t correspond to someone’s sex. At least nine states have adopted laws to keep transgender students out of bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identities, and laws adopted in at least 21 states would keep transgender girls and women from playing on girls and women’s sports teams.
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to protect nonbinary and transgender students from discrimination in sports teams. While schools cannot categorically ban transgender students from participating in teams consistent with their gender identity, there may be exceptions to ensure fairness in competition or prevent sports-related injury. The Education Department will accept comments on the proposal for 30 days before crafting a final regulation. Supporters of the proposal believe it recognizes the need for fair treatment of transgender students, while opponents argue it undermines Title IX's protection of women's sports.