"Playing against an opponent with a biological male jeopardises the fairness of the game and the safety of our players."
"The Vermont Principals' Association stated that banning the trans student-athlete would violate its nondiscrimination policies and state law."
"A New York-based US Court of Appeals ruled in favour of Mid Vermont, stating that the school's 'religious freedom' had been infringed upon."
"The settlement was finalised following mediation, awarding Mid Vermont $566,000 in damages and legal fees, though full terms remain undisclosed."
Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a basketball game against Long Trail School due to a transgender student-athlete's participation. The school requested the Vermont Principals' Association to ban the trans athlete, but the request was denied based on nondiscrimination policies. Following the forfeiture, the school was banned from state sports for two seasons. They filed a lawsuit with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom, and a US Court of Appeals later ruled in their favor, leading to a settlement of $566,000 in damages and legal fees.
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