The NCAA has implemented a new policy restricting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, aligning with President Trump's executive order. The policy, effective immediately, only permits athletes assigned female at birth to compete in women's divisions. The NCAA states this provides a clear national standard and aims to prevent conflicting state laws and court decisions.
The NCAA changed its participation policy for transgender athletes on Thursday, limiting competition in women's sports to athletes assigned female at birth only.
“We strongly believe that clear, consistent, and uniform eligibility standards would best serve today’s student-athletes instead of a patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said. “To that end, President Trump’s order provides a clear, national standard.”
The NCAA’s revised policy permits athletes assigned male at birth to practice with women’s teams and receive benefits such as medical care. It it not uncommon, for example, for women's basketball teams to practice against fellow students who are male. Member schools remain responsible for certifying athlete eligibility for practice and competition. The NCAA also said schools are subject to local, state and federal legislation and such legislation supersedes NCAA rules.
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