WISCONSIN — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control has voted to update its policy on student-athlete eligibility, aligning with federal directives that restrict participation in girls' competitions to students designated as female at birth. WIAA Executive Director Stephanie Hauser stated that the decision was made in consultation with legal counsel to ensure compliance with new federal guidance. Read the full new release from WIAA below.
WIAA Board of Control Votes to Update Transgender Policy
(News Release) -- Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA, released the following statement regarding today’s vote by the organization’s Board of Control with regard to eligibility:
“Today the WIAA Board of Control voted to update the organization’s policy regarding student-athlete eligibility – affirming its compliance with federal directives that only students designated as females at birth will be allowed to participate in girls competitions.
“Working in consultation with legal counsel, our Board updated this policy to ensure clarity is provided to our membership as they work to comply with new federal guidance from the White House.”
The vote taken by the WIAA Board of Control today is similar in nature to actions taken in recent days by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Participation Policy for Transgender Student-Athletes
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Last Update: Feb 20, 2025 10:17 am CST
