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California School District Ordered to Allow Transgender Athletes

12/19/2025

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The California Department of Education ordered Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) to join a sports league that allows biological male transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
Ava Cockrum spoke at a school board meeting, raising safety and fairness concerns.
TTUSD faces penalties if it does not comply with the CDE order.
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony condemned the decision.

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The California Department of Education ordered Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) to join a sports league that allows biological male transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
Ava Cockrum spoke at a school board meeting, raising safety and fairness concerns.
TTUSD faces penalties if it does not comply with the CDE order.
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony condemned the decision.