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Lawmakers in South Carolina have filed a bill for the 2021 legislative session that targets transgender students for discrimination by excluding transgender student athletes from participating in public school sports. The bill, H3477/S531, would forbid trans youth from participating on teams aligned with their gender identity, restricting their participation based on their “biological sex,” which the bill defines as the sex listed on a person’s original birth certificate.
We oppose H3477/S531 and ask you to join us.
Participation in athletics is vital part of students’ well-being, including their physical, social, and emotional health. Involvement in student sports provides young people with lessons about leadership, self-discipline, success, and failure – and can be critical to the experience of the joys and shared excitement of being part of a team.
Transgender athletes participate in sports for the same reasons as everyone else – to learn good sportsmanship, get and stay healthy, be part of a team, and build a sense of belonging with their peers. They shouldn’t be barred from participating just because they are transgender. The Legislature should leave it to the experts – South Carolina High School League – to develop an eligibility policy for transgender students to compete in high school sports with reasonable restrictions to prevent boys from joining a girls’ sports team.
What trans youth need right now is love and support. Join us in sending messages of support to trans youth across SC. Get engaged in this work by adding your name using this form.
Get Engaged in the Work to Support Trans Youth in South Carolina
One of the most important things we can do to resist H3477/S531 is send a message of love and support to the trans youth who may hear news about this legislation. Please add your name below – and write a quick message of support and encouragement – and we’ll be sure to keep you posted with any updates on S1087 and how you can take action.
Advocates Supporting Trans Youth in South Carolina
Are you part of an organization in South Carolina committed to working against legislation like H3477/S531? Let us know here.
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Do You Need Support?
We know that bills like this can cause distress for people. Here are some resources if you need assistance:
- If you are in need of immediate medical assistance or need law enforcement assistance, call 911.
- If you are thinking about hurting yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
- If you are a LGBTQ youth who is thinking about hurting yourself or is in crisis, call The Trevor Project’s 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline at 866-488-7386.
- If you are a transgender person in crisis or needing support, call Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
