KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick School Board is supporting a proposed amendment to revise Washington’s rules on gender inclusion in school sports.

On October 22, the Kennewick School Board approved a resolution endorsing an amendment to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association ( WIAA ) handbook. The amendment , initially proposed by the Lynden School District, seeks to alter the rules on gender inclusion in youth athletics.

The proposal aims to establish new divisions in school sports. It would prevent transgender athletes from joining ‘girls’ teams, instead offering an alternative division to participate in.

“The resolution, ultimately the changes, model Alaska’s interscholastic activities for high school sports,” Kennewick School Board President Gabe Galbraith said

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