BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — It’s a decision that’s making waves in Bakersfield — the Kern High School District just adopted a resolution that some say bans transgender students from participating in team sports.

In a controversial 3–2 vote, the Kern High School District Board of Trustees passed a resolution opposing transgender athletes participating in female sports. Board member Derek Tisinger proposed the resolution, saying it protects what he believes is the original intent of Title IX — a federal law he argues does not cover transgender participation in school sports.

Pastor Angelo Fraizer says the resolution is about understanding scientific differences between boys and girls. "I think we have to understand there are differences — biological, scientific differences — between men a

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