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Pennsylvania Scraps Transgender Policy Amid Legal Challenges

2/23/2025

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In a significant shift, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has scrapped its transgender policy, now focusing on biological sex instead of gender. This move follows President Trump's executive order, compelling schools to revise their policies to comply with federal regulations and safeguard funding. Legal challenges from impacted individuals are expected in the wake of this controversial decision.

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In a significant shift, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has scrapped its transgender policy, now focusing on biological sex instead of gender. This move follows President Trump's executive order, compelling schools to revise their policies to comply with federal regulations and safeguard funding. Legal challenges from impacted individuals are expected in the wake of this controversial decision.