A record number of anti-transgender bills relating to school sports were filed in 36 states in 2021.
Author: Paula Vasan (WHAS 11)
Published: 6:47 PM EDT July 13, 2021
Updated: 12:05 AM EDT July 14, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky lawmaker filed a bill in June that would ban transgender female students from participating in school sports. It comes amid a record number of similar bills focused on transgender youth nationwide.
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