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Maine voters will decide in November whether to ban transgender students from school sports and facilities matching their gender identity.
A Maine ballot initiative to ban transgender students from participating in school sports, bathrooms, and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity has qualified for the November election after organizers submitted over 71,000 valid signatures.
The measure, backed by the group Protect Girls Sports in Maine and funded by Republican donor Richard Uihlein, would require schools to base these facilities on sex assigned at birth.
It follows a national debate over transgender rights and youth athletics, with supporters citing fairness and safety, while opponents warn of discrimination and harm to LGBTQ+ youth.
The initiative bypasses the legislature unless lawmakers act within 10 days.
Los votantes de Maine decidirán en noviembre si prohibirán a los estudiantes transgénero de los deportes escolares y las instalaciones que coincidan con su identidad de género.