“This is a legislation that has been put forth by people who are plainly put, transphobic,” Selah Bauer told the ASAA board, speaking against a proposed division strictly open to students who were assigned female at birth. (via AlaskaBeacon)
could change that if passed. The lack of official law surrounding this issue prompted questions about the power of the athletics board.
Laura Steele, a testifier from Juneau, shared similar concerns to Chope about the future of Alaska’s children in sports. She said that while her daughter was only 2 years old, Steele hoped that she could grow up to play sports that were inclusive to everyone. In her written testimony, she said that the proposed rule change would protect girls, which she says is the demographic that has been left out of the conversation.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alaska Department of Public Safety launches first round of body camerasAlaska's Department of Public Safety announced that 30 law enforcement officers are now using body-worn cameras — the first step in the agency’s larger plan to outfit roughly 400 employees with the cameras by the end of the year.
Read more »
Public testifies on future of transgender student involvement with Alaska sportsThere was a lot of emotional testimony Monday during a special meeting in Valdez that focused on the allowance or barring of transgender girls from participating in girls sports.
Read more »
‘Mayday’: Texas school leaders sound alarm, ask for more state money for public education“Texas public schools are in need of immediate rescue,” Dallas schools superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said.
Read more »
Katy's Seven Lakes High School and Seven Lakes Middle School lock down liftedTwo Katy ISD schools were put on lockdown as of Monday while police investigated a potential threat.
Read more »
West Islip High School senior runs for School BoardThe candidate, Quinn Bedell is an 18-year old high school senior is running for the seat of his late mentor.
Read more »
School bus involved in crash with pickup truck outside Meadowbrook School in East MeadowNo serious injuries reported after crash involving school bus in East Meadow. 10 kids were reportedly taken to the hospital however.
Read more »