Governor Noem and Girls’ Sports

A closer look at the South Dakota law and student protections

A bit of controversy has emerged after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed revisions to HB 1217, legislation aimed to “promote continued fairness in women’s sports.”

A Short Summary of HB 1217 and Noem’s Actions

For background, HB 1217 required that female sports in South Dakota stay biologically female. It required a school obtain written stateme…