Who Should Decide? The Debate Over Transgender Athlete Eligibility in School Sports

A rally in Camas, Washington, brought together athletes, parents, and advocates calling for fair play in girls sports, as student athletes from multiple schools have walked off competition courses in protest this season. The demonstrations have unfolded alongside a statewide ballot initiative, Initiative 638, known as the Defending Equity in Interscholastic Sports Act, which would prohibit biologically male athletes from competing in girls-designated sports in Washington K-12 schools. With protests drawing national media attention and speakers urging collective action, the question of who holds the authority to resolve these disputes remains sharply contested.

Our question: Who bears the most responsibility for resolving disputes over transgender athlete eligibility in school sports?

This poll relates to our earlier coverage: Camas Courage: Speakers at Support Our Girls rally say enough is enough.