Vermont officials are standing firm against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender students from competing in girls’ sports. The Vermont Agency of Education, the Vermont Human Rights Commission, and the Vermont Principals’ Association have all stated that they will uphold protections for LGBTQ students as outlined in state law. Trump’s order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” argues that allowing transgender athletes to compete on girls’ teams is unfair and dangerous to women and girls, and schools that allow this could lose federal funding. However, Vermont officials assert that discriminating against students based on their gender identity is illegal in the state and violates anti-discrimination statutes.
The Vermont Agency of Education has reassured school leaders that protections for LGBTQIA+ students are still intact in Vermont law, despite the federal executive order. The agency’s guidance for schools regarding transgender and gender nonconforming students remains in effect, along with laws prohibiting hazing, harassment, and bullying. The Vermont Principals’ Association has also confirmed that it has no plans to change its guidelines allowing student athletes to play on teams that align with their gender identity.
Additionally, the office of Attorney General Charity Clark has referenced Vermont’s antidiscrimination laws that protect transgender and nonbinary youth. While the attorney general’s office does not have direct authority over schools, it vows to protect Vermonters from any unconstitutional or illegal executive orders or actions taken by the Trump administration. Overall, Vermont officials are steadfast in their commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their gender identity.
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