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House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Issues a Statement Regarding IHSA Policies

Portrait of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie
Illinois General Assembly

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement following the IHSA's lack of response regarding President Trump's executive order.

Earlier this month, the House Republican caucus sent a letter to the Illinois High School Association asking for clarification on protocols regarding high school sports.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement following the IHSA's lack of response.

"House Republicans stand united on this issue and demand a response from the IHSA on behalf of concerned parents and students across Illinois. Fairness and safety in sports is not a political issue and should not be up for debate. Policies protecting same-sex sports and locker rooms must align with federal policy to ensure the integrity of competition and the well-being of all student-athletes."

The letter asked if IHSA policies are in line with President Trump's executive order, which prohibits biological men and women from competing against each other in sports.

Ava Steffens is a student news contributor for WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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