Voters in Four States Approve Transgender Sports Limits Despite Democratic Gains

Seattle Public Schools’ board voted unanimously to authorize legal counsel and possible court action challenging Washington’s Initiative 638, which voters approved with about 57% support. The measure bars students it defines as biologically male from girls’ interscholastic sports and requires sex verification for girls seeking to participate. Board members say implementation could conflict with state laws and constitutional protections for privacy, equal treatment and educational access, while creating legal and administrative burdens. Supporters say the restrictions protect fairness in girls’ sports; opponents argue they discriminate against transgender students and could subject female athletes to invasive scrutiny. The district has not specified what legal action it will take or when it might file a case.