DeVos to withhold millions in federal funds to Connecticut schools over transgenders on girls teams [View all]

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DeVos to withhold millions in federal funds to Connecticut schools over transgenders on girls teams

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says she'll withhold millions of federal dollars from Connecticut schools that won't withdraw from an athletic conference that allows transgender students to enter competitions based on their chosen gender.

Students and parents have argued the some transgender students, particularly boys who identify as girls, have dominated sports like track and field, limiting playing time and opportunities for college scholarships.

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