H.R. 28, the so-called "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," is a discriminatory proposal that would exclude transgender, nonbinary, and intersex students from participating in school athletics programs. This legislation does not address the real barriers girls and women face in pursuing athletics, such as lack of equal facilities, equipment, and travel opportunities. Instead, it cynically attacks transgender people under the guise of athletics policy. Youth sports play a vital role in children's development, helping them build teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. Denying transgender, nonbinary, and intersex youth the chance to participate isolates and stigmatizes them, undermining their sense of community. The vague language of H.R. 28 invites scrutiny and harassment of any student perceived as not conforming to gender norms, effectively excluding cisgender girls and women as well. An attack on transgender youth is an attack on civil rights. Protecting the full inclusion of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex students in school activities, including athletics, is essential to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all. H.R. 28 must be firmly opposed to safeguard the rights and well-being of all students.
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