Kansas Approves Trans Athlete Rule, Preserves Care Access Amid Pushback

Kansas board requires high schools and middle schools to see transgender athletes' first birth certificates to decide what teams they can join.
Effort to end gender-affirming care for transgender minors failed.
Policy says transgender girls barred from girl's teams starting July 1.
Republicans aim to override vetoes including of sweeping bathroom bill.
New policy says birth certificate closest to birth will govern; doctor exam otherwise.