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USA Gymnastics is reviewing its transgender athlete policies after removing previous guidelines that allowed biological males to compete in women's categories, amid increasing public and federal scrutiny, with other sports organizations also considering policy changes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
USA Gymnastics has removed its transgender eligibility policy pages amid controversy sparked by a feud between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines over trans athlete inclusion in sports, with broader implications as other sports organizations consider policy changes and public opinion remains largely against trans women competing in women's sports.
Planet Fitness faced a $400 million drop in valuation following backlash over its transgender locker room policy, which resulted in the revocation of a woman's membership for taking photos of a transgender individual in the women's locker room. Critics, including conservative groups and even Elon Musk, have called for a boycott, accusing the chain of creating unsafe spaces for women. The controversy has sparked a debate over gender identity and privacy in public facilities.
A group of 16 current and former college female athletes, including swimmers and tennis players, have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, arguing that its transgender policy violates Title IX by discriminating against women. The lawsuit claims that the policy deprives women of equal access to facilities protecting their bodily privacy. The plaintiffs seek injunctive relief and damages, and the lawsuit is funded by the Independent Council on Women’s Sports. The NCAA's policy requires women’s swimmers and divers to have a testosterone threshold less than 10 nmol/L, and despite previous statements, the new NCAA president has not made any changes to the policy.
Saint Mary's College, a Catholic all-girls college in Indiana, has reversed its decision to allow men who identify as transgender women to enroll at the institution. The college faced significant backlash from the community and alumnae, who felt that the policy was a dilution of the college's mission and Catholic identity. The college president acknowledged the concerns and apologized for unintentionally creating division. The decision to revert to the previous admission policy was welcomed by members of the Saint Mary's community and Catholic leaders, who believe in protecting the purpose and integrity of a Catholic college for women.
Christian parents from Colorado have complained to their daughter's school district after she was allegedly forced to share a bed with a biological male who identifies as a girl on an overnight school trip. The parents claim that the school district's policy of hiding information from parents and students is unconstitutional. The incident occurred over the summer when the district organized a cross-country trip. The parents discovered that their daughter was sharing a bed with a transgender student only after the student informed her. The parents had to make multiple requests to have their daughter moved to another room, and chaperones instructed the girl to lie about the reason for the move. The school district's gender support plan has previously been reported on, which includes policies to keep parents in the dark about their child's gender transition. The Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom has sent a demand letter to the school district, alleging that their transgender policies violate parental rights and student privacy.
The Orange Unified School District Board has approved a controversial parent notification policy regarding transgender students, requiring schools to inform parents if their child requests to be identified or treated as a gender different from their birth certificate. The policy also includes notifying parents if a student wants to use a restroom or changing facility of a different gender. Supporters argue that parents have a right to know, while opponents believe the policy targets a specific group and violates LGBTQ+ rights. The vote comes amidst a temporary restraining order against a similar policy in Chino Valley and a lawsuit filed by the California Attorney General.
California's state superintendent of schools, Tony Thurmond, was kicked out of a board meeting after opposing a district's policy that requires teachers to notify parents of students who identify as transgender. Thurmond argued that the policy may put students at risk and violate privacy and safety laws. He clashed with a district official, Sonja Shaw, who blamed him for the situation. The school board voted in favor of the policy, and Thurmond was escorted out of the meeting when he exceeded his speaking time. Thurmond criticized the board as "extremists" and questioned how parents and students could have their voices heard if he, as the superintendent, was silenced.
Aaron Spence has been named as the new superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) in Virginia, replacing Scott Ziegler who was fired over allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases. Spence, who previously served as the superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools, was voted in by a 6 to 2 decision. LCPS has faced controversy over its handling of sexual assault cases, including accusations of covering up assaults to push its transgender bathroom policy. Spence aims to build trust, transparency, and academic excellence in the district.