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States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rules
By Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court upheld laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on womens and girls sports teams in schools.The court's conservative majority decided that state bans, passed in Idaho in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021, do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a federal l...
Key takeaway The court's conservative majority decided that state bans, passed in Idaho in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021, do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a federal law prohibiting discrimination in education based on gender.
Why this matters in The Waco
The Supreme Court's ruling on transgender athletes in women's sports will likely have a direct impact on schools in McLennan County, where local athletic teams and leagues may need to revisit their policies on athlete participation. As more than two dozen states, including some neighboring Texas, have adopted similar bans, Waco area schools may face questions from students, parents, and coaches about how to implement these laws. The court's decision may also spark discussions about the role of biological sex in determining athletic team assignments, and how schools can balance the needs of all students while complying with state and federal laws. With the ruling expected to extend to other Republican-led states, local educators and administrators will need to carefully consider how to apply these laws in a way that is fair and respectful to all students, including those who are transgender.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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