Tensions ran high during a meeting held by Manhattan's largest school board district over transgender athletes Thursday. In an 8-3 decision and a highly contentious meeting, the board approved a resolution that could lead to the ban of transgender athletes from girls' sports entirely. The meeting included parents, teachers and City Council members, who had a lot to say.
The resolution calls for a committee to review current gender guidelines.The goal is to allow the Department of Education to look over existing policies around transgender athletes. "There are considerable physical safety concerns. They should be investigated thoroughly to ensure we are never putting our female athletes at undue risk," another parent said.
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