Still, the North Carolina’s House judiciary committee was introducing legislation that would have banned Maddie from playing sports for her high school that fall. North Carolina’s version targeted transgender girls from kindergarten through high school, though some states have expanded their bills to also include college sports, bucking NCAA transgender protections that have been in place since 2010. “Leaving the house for church or school wasn’t an issue anymore. It’s hard to hear them contemplating my existence.”Maddie was one of many transgender girls to appear before their state governments across the country this spring. Maddie said she might try out for another sport when she starts high school this fall.

Source: The Guardian July 14, 2021 16:41 UTC