The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has amended its bylaws to replace the term 'gender' with 'sex' following approval from the State Board of Education. This decision, made on May 29, 2024, amid a federal suit, is part of a broader dispute between federal and state officials. The changes are intended to reinforce the stance of protecting girls' sports and ensuring participation is based on biological sex.
Florida Board of Education passes new bylaws for Florida High School Athletic Association ensuring sports are separated by biological sex https://t.co/ffd9DBLYBH
Florida Board of Education approves changes to FHSAA bylaws to replace ‘gender’ https://t.co/cr4sTC5hwx
#Florida Board of Edu-ma-cation approved changes in the FL High School Athletic Association’s bylaws that include replacing the word “gender” with the word “sex,” amid a larger dispute between federal and state officials. https://t.co/q1eMJTnLNJ via @RT_Dailey
Florida High School Athletic Association Replaces 'Gender' with 'Sex' in Bylaws on May 29 https://t.co/0wJ1T5K23n
NEW: Fla. Board of Education reinforces stance of protecting girls’ sports, approves bylaws for High School Athletic Association ensuring participation based on biological sex https://t.co/ffd9DBLYBH
Florida High School Athletic Association Replaces Word ‘Gender’ With ‘Sex’ https://t.co/i1rTA4Xl3d
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved changes in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws that include replacing mentions of the word “gender” with the word “sex,” amid a larger dispute between federal and state officials. https://t.co/Bpx0HSKOWV
Amid federal suit, Florida athletic association replaces 'gender' with 'sex' https://t.co/PurPEliXry
Amid federal suit, Florida high school athletic association replaces ‘gender’ with ‘sex’ https://t.co/1XE6BCUs9F
Amid federal suit, Florida athletic association replaces ‘gender’ with ‘sex’ https://t.co/LbRQDtV8IR https://t.co/Xzzge7V7ZZ