BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Kern County school board passes a resolution against transgender athletes in girls’ sports — but it has no legal power. Federal policy generally opposes transgender students competing in female sports, while California law protects their rights. 23ABC political analyst breaks down what this resolution actually means.

A controversial vote in Kern County — the Kern High School District board has passed a resolution opposing transgender athletes participating in girls’ sports. The move is largely symbolic — it doesn’t change state or federal policy.

Under California law, students are still allowed to compete based on their gender identity. But federal policy on Title IX and transgender athletes remains deeply contested.

Mike Zulfa is the Superintendent at KHS

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