South Dakota Transgender Bill May Ban Boys from Girls’ Sports
A South Dakota legislator introduced a bill this month that would require transgender high school athletes to participate on teams that reflect the gender of their birth certificate.
The bill by state Sen. Jim Bolin and Rep. Thomas Brunner – both Republicans – would overturn the current policy by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) that allows high schoolers to participate on whichever team they choose.
The current policy means a boy who identifies as a girl can play on the girls' basketball team or run as a girl in track. In Connecticut, athletes who were born male have won state championships in girls track....