The House Resolution No. ____, introduced by a group of representatives, urges the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) to align its eligibility rules for high school athletes with Executive Order 14201. This Executive Order, issued by President Trump, opposes male participation in women's athletics and emphasizes the need for fair competition that prioritizes the safety and well-being of female athletes. The resolution highlights that the National Collegiate Athletic Association has already adapted its policies in accordance with this order, but the MHSAA has yet to take similar action.
The resolution expresses concern that the MHSAA's continued noncompliance with Executive Order 14201 could jeopardize federal funding for school districts, negatively impacting all students in Michigan. It argues that allowing biological males to compete in women's sports not only threatens the safety and fairness of competitions but also undermines the intent of Title IX. Therefore, the resolution calls for the MHSAA to promptly revise its eligibility rules to ensure the integrity of competition and the protection of female athletes, and it requests that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal and state officials.