Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Implements New Rule Preventing Biological Males from Competing in Girls’ Sports
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) has announced a new rule that prohibits biological males from competing in girls’ sports. The rule states that male student athletes can only participate in NIAA-sanctioned sports designated for boys or coed teams, with their eligibility being determined by the sex listed on their original birth certificate. Female student athletes are allowed to compete on boys’ teams only if a corresponding team is not available for girls, and they must qualify for the team. Female players are also permitted to participate in teams designated for girls or coed.
This regulation marks a reversal of a previous rule established in 2014, which allowed transgender student athletes to participate in sports based on their gender identity. The new rule aligns with the NIAA’s commitment to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all participants in high school sports.
Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony praised the NIAA’s decision, emphasizing the importance of providing a level playing field for female athletes. The lieutenant governor had previously formed the Task Force to Protect Women’s Sports in January, which examines policies affecting female athletes.
Marshi Smith, chair of the task force, commended the NIAA for aligning its high school sports policy with federal law. The rule change has received support from various officials and organizations, although the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada and the nonprofit Advocates for Trans Equality have yet to provide a comment on the matter.
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