more than 30 states.According to the Bismarck Tribune, Gov. Burgum decided to veto the bill because he believes the protocols already established by the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) regulating trans individuals’ participation in sports are effective.“North Dakota has fairness in girls’ and boys’ sports in large part because of the caring and thoughtful leadership of the [NDHSAA] Board and its members,” Gov.
Burgum said. “We have every confidence they will continue to ensure a level playing field for the more than 27,000 students who participate in North Dakota high school sports.”The NDHSAA currently allows trans boys to compete in male sports leagues if they have undergone testosterone treatments and allows.