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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services investigating MSHSL for potential Title IX violations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has started an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League.
According to a press release by HHS, federal officials are investigating whether Minnesota engaged in discrimination on the basis of sex for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports.
HHS officials say Minnesota is in violation of Title IX.
“Females cannot be relegated to the sidelines under Title IX,” said OCR Director Paula M. Stannard. “As a recipient of Federal funds, Title IX requires Minnesota to ensure fair and safe opportunities for females to compete on sex-segregated teams – regardless of state law obligations.”
Earlier this year, the MSHSL put out a statement stating participation in sports will continue to be determined by state law which allows students to participate in accordance with their gender identity.
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