A petition is circulating demanding that the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) restore its former policy regarding transgender and transitioning student-athletes. The RIIL Principals Committee on Athletics is set to discuss the issue on March 24th, with public attendance welcome. The RIIL, founded in 1899, governs high school athletic participation across the state, with a mission to provide educational opportunities through sports. However, recent changes to the policy have sparked controversy, with a far-right think tank claiming credit for pressuring the RIIL to alter its rules. The new policy places legal responsibility on individual schools to determine compliance with state and federal laws regarding transgender athlete participation. Advocates for the rights and safety of transgender students are calling for a restoration of the previous inclusive policy. A federal civil rights complaint has been filed against RIIL and several school districts for potential violations. Public engagement and support for the petition are encouraged to ensure equal opportunities for all student-athletes in Rhode Island.
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