Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that prohibits transgender females from participating in girls high school sports and women’s college athletics, rejecting opponents' argument that she would harm vulnerable children to solve a nonexistent problem.
Iowa Safe Schools Executive Director Becky Smith speaks to reporters against a bill that prohibits transgender females from participating in girls high school sports and women's college athletics after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed it into law at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, March 3, 2022. – Iowa Gov.
Republican leaders made the bill effective immediately, so any transgender students playing sports may be required to immediately stop. It wasn’t clear how many students it would affect, but it’s believed to be no more than a handful in Iowa. Des Moines Public Schools spokesman Phil Roeder said it's not immediately clear how schools are expected to implement the law. The district's lobbyist opposed the bill because it believes the legislation discriminates against transgender girls and women and the district is concerned it conflicts with federal anti-discrimination laws.“Our school district welcomes and supports LGBTQ students, and providing them with the opportunities they deserve,” he said.
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