Sports Rules for Transgender Students in California

May 14, 2026, 18:02
USSports

Introduction

Some students and leaders in California are unhappy with the rules for transgender athletes in girls' sports.

Main Body

California has a law from 2013. This law says students can play sports based on their gender identity. Some girls say this is not fair. For example, a student named Reese Hogan often comes in second place because a transgender athlete wins. Governor Gavin Newsom says the state wants to show respect to all children. He thinks people are being mean to kids. But some local leaders say the rules are not clear. They do not know how to give out medals. In the past, the state had a special plan. In that plan, biological girls and transgender athletes both got prizes. Now, the state does not say if they will use that plan again.

Conclusion

The sports group, CIF, did not answer questions about the rules for this year.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'SAYS'

In this text, the word says appears many times. At an A2 level, you can use this word to report what someone thinks or believes. It is a simple way to share information from another person.

Patterns to copy:

  • This law says... →\rightarrow (The rule tells us...)
  • Governor Newsom says... →\rightarrow (The leader tells us...)
  • The state does not say... →\rightarrow (The government is silent about...)

🛠ī¸ Quick Vocabulary Build

WordSimple Meaning
FairRight or honest
MeanNot kind
ClearEasy to understand

🕒 Past vs. Now

Look at how the story changes time:

  • Past: "the state had a special plan"
  • Present: "the state does not say"

When you see HAD, think about something that is finished. When you see DOES NOT, think about the current situation.

Vocabulary Learning

students (n.)
People who study at school.
Example:Students are learning new rules.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others.
Example:Leaders decide how to handle the situation.
California (n.)
A state in the United States.
Example:California has many sports teams.
unhappy (adj.)
Not feeling happy.
Example:Some students are unhappy with the rules.
rules (n.)
A set of instructions that must be followed.
Example:The rules must be followed by everyone.
transgender (adj.)
Having a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth.
Example:Transgender athletes can compete in their gender.
athletes (n.)
People who play sports.
Example:Athletes train hard for competitions.
girls (n.)
Female children or young women.
Example:Girls play in the school team.
sports (n.)
Physical activities that involve competition.
Example:Sports help keep us healthy.
law (n.)
A rule made by the government.
Example:The law was passed in 2013.
gender (n.)
The state of being male or female.
Example:Gender identity matters.
identity (n.)
The qualities that make a person different.
Example:Her identity is important.
fair (adj.)
Just and unbiased.
Example:The rules should be fair to everyone.
second (adj.)
Coming after the first.
Example:He finished in second place.
medals (n.)
Awards given for winning.
Example:Medals are given to winners.