Published 2 years ago

Georgia Senate passes bill that bans transgender athletes from school sports

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Senate Bill 435 would require students to participate in high school sports according to the sex that appears on their birth certificates. Supporters say it's unfair to girls to compete against those who have a genetic advantage. Opponents say transgender students should be allowed to play sports. House committee passes a bill banning the teaching of divisive concepts.

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Associated Press News

Ban on transgender sports passes despite appeal from senator

ATLANTA (AP) — Transgender boys and girls would be banned from playing on the school sports teams matching their gender identity under a bill passed Thursday by the Georgia Senate. Senate Bill 435 passed on a 34-22 vote, sending it to the House for more debate.

2 years ago·United States

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KIFI

Georgia senators to vote on bill involving transgender students, high school sports - Local News 8

By REBEKKA SCHRAMMClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — State lawmakers in the Georgia Senate are scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill aimed at preventing high school students who are genetically male from competing in girls sports.Senate Bill 435 would require students to participate in high school sports according to the sex that appears on their birth certificates.Opponents say transgender students should be allowed to pla…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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HuffPost

Georgia GOP Advances Yet Another Transgender Sports Ban

The state is the latest to move forward with requiring student athletes to compete only as their assigned gender at birth.

2 years ago·United States

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Patch

GA Senate Bill To Ban Trans Athletes From Girls' Sports Advances

The "Save Girls' Sports Act" now heads to the Georgia House for consideration.

2 years ago·United States

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AJC

Georgia Senate passes bill limiting school sports to gender identified at birth

The Georgia Senate approved legislation Thursday to require students to participate in high school sports according to the sex that appears on their birth certificate.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Marietta Daily Journal

Georgia Senate passes transgender sports bill

ATLANTA — Controversial legislation prohibiting transgender students born male from competing in most girls' sports in Georgia cleared the Republican-controlled state Senate Thursday.

2 years ago

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