(The Center Square) – What started with a petition from three female athletes is now pushing bathroom policies to the state level.
Youngkin signed Executive Directive 14 on Oct. 2, telling the board to begin a rulemaking process that would prohibit biological males from participating in female-only athletic teams or using designated female spaces, such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
Youngkin said in a statement that “the health and safety of women and girls in sex separated spaces and participating in athletic competitions is in serious jeopardy due to irresponsible policies.”
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The timing comes as bathrooms and school sports have been one of the top talking points in Virginia politics this year, and the directive comes just weeks before voters pick a new governor.
Youngkin pointed to federal investigations as part of
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