National Center for Transgender Equality


John,

With so much uncertainty about the new school year, we should be
making things easier for youth, not harder. Getting young people into
a routine that supports their learning and growth is imperative during
this challenging time, and we must do everything we can to support
students. But, laws like HB 500, passed in Idaho and signed into law
by Governor Little, make that so much more difficult.

It is up to us to protect the most vulnerable in our community, and
that's why, when the NCAA Board of Governors meets in just a few
short weeks, we are asking them to relocate their championships events
from Idaho to show that this blatant discrimination will not be
tolerated. We have seen incredible support for making sure trans
student athletes have the chance to play the sports they love as their
true selves, including this moving piece by former member of the U.S.
Women's National Team, Lori Lindsey.
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Every student athlete deserves the opportunity to build positive
sportsmanship, learn discipline and hard work, and have fun while
making lifelong friendships -- including trans students. Politicians
shouldn't impose blanket bans that keep certain athletes from
being part of a team and playing the sports they love simply because
of who they are.

Stay tuned for more on this important issue in the coming weeks. In
the meantime, please help us spread our message by sharing our posts
on Facebook and Twitter today.
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Sincerely,

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Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen

Deputy Executive Director for Policy and Action
National Center for Transgender Equality



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