Indiana Governor Mike Braun issued two executive orders on Tuesday, aimed at preventing the use of state funds to support gender identity and prohibiting transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams in public or private universities in the state. The first order calls for a review of post-secondary athletic programs to ensure compliance with a 2020 Title IX rule, effectively banning transgender women from participating in women’s college sports.
This move follows a similar executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which aimed to keep transgender women out of women’s sports. Braun’s second order clarified the state’s understanding of terms such as “sex,” “gender,” “women,” and “men,” emphasizing the importance of biological sex over gender identity.
The order also stated that state funds would not be used to promote gender ideology, and the executive branch would avoid using terms that obscure the distinction between men and women. Braun’s actions resonate with a significant portion of the population, with many believing that support for transgender rights has gone too far.
The Indianapolis-based NCAA recently changed its policy regarding transgender athletes, limiting competition in women’s sports to individuals who were assigned female at birth. Braun’s orders reflect a broader national debate surrounding the inclusion of transgender individuals in sports and society.
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