BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Board of Education is wading into the political debate over allowing transgender students to participate in school sports. They just approved a resolution affirming Title IX — which some say is being used as a way to keep transgender women out of school sports programs.

The Kern County Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution related to Title IX.

Title IX is a federal law that requires equal opportunities for boys and girls in school sports and programs. It also protects female athletes from being disadvantaged or excluded.

One board member told me they’ve been discussing the resolution for the past few months. Both the board and the superintendent responded positively to affirming Title IX. Lori Cisneros is a trustee, with the Kern Cou

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