The presidents of Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby colleges wrote a joint letter to the Maine Legislature, expressing support for transgender student-athletes.
The three Maine colleges strongly oppose two bills that would ban transgender females from participating in sports in schools and colleges.
The letter says in part:
"We should not exclude transgender girls from these important experiences, force them to choose between being themselves and participating in sports."
There are several bills in Augusta banning transgender athletes from taking part in girls sports in Maine.
The three Maine colleges strongly oppose two bills that would ban transgender females from participating in sports in schools and colleges.
The letter says in part:
"We should not exclude transgender girls from these important experiences, force them to choose between being themselves and participating in sports."
There are several bills in Augusta banning transgender athletes from taking part in girls sports in Maine.
Supporters say those born male have an unfair advantage, but opponents argue it’s discrimination.
Two bills in the legislature would ban biological males from participating in girls sports from elementary school through college.
Under O’Connor’s bill, if someone challenged an athlete’s identity, they would need a doctor’s note saying they’re female based on anatomy, levels of testosterone or analysis of the student’s chromosomes.
Since 2013, the Maine Principals Association has allowed students to participate in activities in a way that’s consistent with their gender identity.
