GLAD Law, with ACLU of NH, is currently challenging the New Hampshire state law banning transgender girls from participation. The federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of that law against our plaintiffs, two transgender high school students, while the litigation continues. Last week amended our case to include a challenge to the Executive Order.

GLAD Law Senior Director of Litigation Ben Klein made the following comment on the NHIAA announcement:

“This is an unfortunate reversal of what had been a well-working NHIAA policy that allowed transgender girls to participate on school teams with their peers. It’s important to note, however, that the NHIAA has not prohibited schools from allowing transgender girls to play sports. They have essentially decided to have no policy in light of the chaos and confusion caused by the executive order and are looking to the Court to address the issue. It’s further evidence of why we need the Court to weigh in so that transgender students are not denied the educational benefits that come from the opportunity to play school sports.”