I thought she sent it back to the legislature because the way the bill was written it could be used in litigation of students who were denied selection to athletics over others who used steroids and enhancers during try outs, even if the same gender. And I agree at the high school level it’s inappropriate to put high school kids through that kind of litigation and accusation.
"Previously the bill stated: “A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex…”
Noem’s edit: “A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex, as reflected on the birth certificate or affidavit provided upon initial enrollment…”
According to South Dakota administrative law, any individual can make amendments to vital records (which would include changing an individual’s sex on a birth certificate) as long as the individual presents an “affidavit of correction.” The National Center for Transgender Equality verifies as much on their website.
In other words, under Noem’s proposed changes, a biological male would easily be able to participate in women’s sports in South Dakota (even in K-12) as long as he files the proper paperwork."
Two things to consider. 1st, she said it was too vague and had too much potential for loopholes. 2nd, she's not a dictator like everyone else. She still thinks Americans are self-governed adults that can wipe their own asses. She isn't here to make our choices, just protect our rights and remove our barriers.
But the governor has defended her decision, arguing that she still supports the legislation but said it was too broad.
“Since Nov, I’ve been exploring litigation to defend Title IX and fairness in girls’ sports at ALL levels. To pursue that strategy, I’m asking legislators to pass a new bill on Veto Day, or I will call a special session. Let’s protect girls’ sports & fix the concerns with 1217,” she said.
I thought she sent it back to the legislature because the way the bill was written it could be used in litigation of students who were denied selection to athletics over others who used steroids and enhancers during try outs, even if the same gender. And I agree at the high school level it’s inappropriate to put high school kids through that kind of litigation and accusation.
"Previously the bill stated: “A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex…”
Noem’s edit: “A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex, as reflected on the birth certificate or affidavit provided upon initial enrollment…”
According to South Dakota administrative law, any individual can make amendments to vital records (which would include changing an individual’s sex on a birth certificate) as long as the individual presents an “affidavit of correction.” The National Center for Transgender Equality verifies as much on their website.
In other words, under Noem’s proposed changes, a biological male would easily be able to participate in women’s sports in South Dakota (even in K-12) as long as he files the proper paperwork."
The title of your post is misleading, clickbait.
Two things to consider. 1st, she said it was too vague and had too much potential for loopholes. 2nd, she's not a dictator like everyone else. She still thinks Americans are self-governed adults that can wipe their own asses. She isn't here to make our choices, just protect our rights and remove our barriers.
she refused to sigh it
Wrong. Go read her response on Twitter
She sent it back to have it cleaned up.