DATE:
February 11, 2025
10
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: SUPPORT THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT
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(DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
Women and girls should not be forced to compete in athletic programs where their opportunities, well-being and fair competition are jeopardized by the participation of biologically male athletes.
This bill generally prohibits school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for women or girls.
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R.28), introduced by Rep. Gregory Steube, asserts:
* It is a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for federally funded education programs or activities to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that allow individuals of the male sex to participate in programs or activities that are designated for women or girls.
While the bill does not prevent males from training or practicing with women's or girls' teams, it does ensure that such participation does not deny female athletes the corresponding opportunities and benefits. The Government Accountability Office will also be required to report on the negative impacts of male participation in women's sports, including the psychological, developmental, and sociological effects on female athletes.
Today's action recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a position of support for H.R.28 which would protect the fairness and integrity of women's and girls' sports programs across San Diego County.
RECOMMENDATION
SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to express the County's support for H.R.28, consistent with Board Policy M-2, which allows for legislative advocacy consistent with the Board's annually adopted Legislative Program.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action supports the right of women and girls to participate in sports where they feel safe, and their opportun...
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