VHSL falls lock-step with Trump executive order by banning transgender team members

The governing bodies for public and private school sports in Virginia have voted to adopt legislation that follows President Trump’s executive order that prohibits transgender students from competing in girls sports.

Virginia High School League Executive Director Billy Haun said in a statement that complying with order will give member schools a clear and consistent direction.

The former policy allowed a student to be part of a team according to their gender identity. VHSL data says as of 2022, 29 transgender students applied for competition waivers with 26 gaining approval.

Common sense wins! Today, the governing bodies for Virginia’s public and private high school athletics announced they would follow President Trump’s EO to protect girls sports. https://t.co/t9NvMaJzP0 pic.twitter.com/5zWeAX9QaL

— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) February 10, 2025

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