Florida Legislature Approves Transgender Athlete Sports Ban

Florida Legislature Approves Transgender Athlete Sports Ban
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The Florida legislature this week approved a measure that requires athletic sports teams designated for girls to only be open to biological female athletes.

The measure was amended into the education-related Senate Bill 1028 by Republican leaders after a standalone bill on the issue failed to garner the support it needed.