Virginia girls' sports protections policy 2026
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Former Roanoke swimmer criticizes Governor Spanberger over women's sports protection
The State Board of Health withdrew the regulatory action on July 30, approximately six months after Spanberger succeeded Youngkin as governor.
The Spanberger administration did not issue a news release announcing the withdrawal decision at the time.
Mullens said that under Governor Spanberger, progress on protecting females in Virginia has come to a screeching halt.
Olympic swimmer Réka György calls out Virginia Governor Spanberger over female sports regulation withdrawal
The Spanberger administration withdrew the regulatory action on July 30.
György said she was really disappointed by the Spanberger administration's decision to withdraw the regulatory action.
In 2023, members of the Roanoke College women's swimming team objected when a transgender student sought to join the women's roster.
Virginia Gov. Spanberger rolls back Youngkin's plans on girls' sports protections
The Virginia High School League oversees most public high school athletic competitions in Virginia.
The proposal had not yet become a finalized regulation.
The administration did not issue a news release or publicly announce the withdrawal.