Seattle Mayor Backs School District’s Legal Action Over Transgender Sports Ban
Seattle Mayor Wilson issued a statement on November 10 supporting Seattle Public Schools’ decision to take legal action over the transgender student sports ban. The school board, at a special meeting on the night of November 9, voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution 2026/27-11, authorizing the superintendent to hire counsel and take legal action regarding Initiative 638, without specifying the form or timing of a lawsuit. Voters approved Initiative 638 last week with nearly 56 percent support; it takes effect on December 3, bars boys from designated girls’ school teams and requires sex verification for female athletes. Board member Joe Mizrahi said carrying out the initiative would put the district in violation of other state laws on privacy and equal treatment. In his statement, Mayor Wilson said the board’s decision reflects concerns shared by educators, families, community leaders and the City of Seattle about the measure’s impact on student privacy, safety, dignity and equal access to education, and pledged to build a city where everyone is welcomed, supported and valued. Groups including the ACLU of Washington are reported to be planning a lawsuit before the December 3 effective date.
Source: Office of the Mayor of Seattle
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