MSHSL under investigation by U.S. Department of Education due to transgender athlete policy
The Department of Education announced Wednesday it is investigating the Minnesota State High School League for allowing transgender student-athletes to compete in sports consistent with their gender identity.
U.S. Department of Education to investigate Minnesota high school sports over transgender rules
The U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday it has directed investigations into the Minnesota and California state high school leagues because they have indicated “they play to violate Title IX federal law.” On Feb. 5, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in female sports.
Department of Education investigating MSHSL for transgender participation policy
Last week, the MSHSL said it would continue to follow state law, which protects Minnesotans from being discriminated against based on their gender identity.
Feds to investigate MSHSL over policy to follow state law instead of Trump order on trans athletes
The Trump administration is hitting back at the Minnesota State High School League's decision to follow state law and let transgender student-athletes compete according to their gender identity.
U.S. Department of Education launches Title IX investigation into MSHSL
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).
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