Religious school barred from state activities after refusal to play against transgender athlete

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Mid Vermont Christian School, a religious private school in Vermont, was barred from all state-run athletics and activities following the refusal of its girls basketball team to play against a school with a transgender player.

The actions of Mid Vermont Christian School, a private school, violated established policy aligned with state law when its girls basketball team refused to take the court on Feb. 21 against an opponent with a biological male, according to the Vermont Principals' Association."Specifically, the school's actions do not meet the expectations of the VPA’s 1st and 2nd policy, Commitment to Racial, Gender-Fair, and Disability Awareness and Policy of Gender Identity, respectively.

In accordance with the decision, Mid Vermont Christian School will be banned from state-run athletic competitions and interscholastic activities, according to a report.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER "We withdrew from the tournament because we believe playing against an opponent with a biological male jeopardizes the fairness of the game and the safety of our players." Mid Vermont Christian School head Vicky Fogg said.

"Allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports sets a bad precedent for the future of women's sports in general," she added.

 

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What a hostile mess Vermont is.

Great decision, Mid Vermont Christian School! Men do not belong in women's sports. Thank you for protecting your female students! What is going on in your state, GovPhilScott? Why are girls being punished for refusing to play with men? What's wrong with you people?

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