Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order on Tuesday banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s college sports. The order aims to ensure fairness in women’s sports and protect opportunities for female athletes. Braun was joined by former San Jose State University volleyball player Elle Patterson, who claims she lost out on a scholarship to a transgender athlete. The order mandates that Indiana’s state educational institutions comply with Title IX rules and preserve the integrity of women’s athletics. Braun also signed an order rejecting extreme gender ideology and reinforcing Indiana’s legal definitions for biological sex. The move comes after the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. President Donald Trump signed a similar order in February, but some Democrat-led states have refused to comply.
Patterson alleges that SJSU did not fulfill scholarship offers to her while providing one to a transgender player, Blaire Fleming. Braun expressed sympathy for Patterson and emphasized the need to protect young women in sports. The order is intended to prevent confusion about the state’s policy on the issue. It follows in the footsteps of Idaho Gov. Brad Little, who signed a similar order in August. The move by Braun is a response to concerns about fairness and opportunities for female athletes in college sports. The order aims to address the issue of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports and ensure a level playing field for all participants.
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