Camas Superintendent Backs 12 Girls Who Walked Off Race as Trans Runner Keeps Spot
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 15
Camas Superintendent Backs 12 Girls Who Walked Off Race as Trans Runner Keeps Spot
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 15
Summary
About 12 Camas High School girls who left Tuesday’s cross-country start in protest of a transgender teammate will face no consequences, Superintendent John Anzalone said.
Anzalone said the walkout was peaceful and the district wanted to give the girls space to protest without repercussions while still supporting the runner involved.
WIAA policy currently allows students to compete consistent with their gender identity, so the sophomore who switched from the boys team last month can keep racing on the girls team.
Oct. 21’s district meet could intensify the dispute because only seven varsity runners can compete, making it likely the transgender runner would displace a female teammate.
Washington voters will decide Initiative 638 on Nov. 3; if approved, it would require K-12 athletes to compete based on biological sex, though this cross-country season would already be over.