Philadelphia Schools Reject Trump’s Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

The district risks losing over $33 million in federal funding by defying Title IX regulations revised under Trump’s executive order.

The Philadelphia School District has announced it will not comply with President Trump’s executive order barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.
The district’s stance conflicts with both federal Title IX regulations and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s updated policy aligning with the order.
Philadelphia schools could lose more than $33 million in federal funding for their refusal to follow the revised Title IX rules.
District officials cite their commitment to equity and support for LGBTQ+ students, aligning their practices with Board Policy 252 for transgender and gender-nonconforming students.
The Department of Education and Department of Justice have warned states and institutions of legal and financial consequences for non-compliance with the executive order.