"The protests stem from the news that three former players had filed a Title IX complaint claiming the school violated their federal rights by allowing a transgender athlete to compete, per NBC Bay Area. The three players are demanding that the school be stripped of its federal funding and a sex verification screening program be implemented, per the Press Democrat. The former players also claim the coach benched them after they complained about the trans player's presence, per Sacramento's KCRA."
"Santa Rosa Junior College is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students and employees. The District complies with California Community College Athletic Association regulations, which govern student eligibility and participation in our athletic programs, the statement reads. We respect the legal privacy rights of all students and cannot discuss individual circumstances. What we can affirm is that SRJC takes all reports seriously and responds through established procedures."
Three former Santa Rosa Junior College women's volleyball players filed Title IX complaints alleging the school violated their federal rights by allowing a transgender athlete to compete. The former players seek removal of federal funding and implementation of a sex verification screening program, and they allege the coach benched them after their complaints. Supporters of the transgender athlete rallied at a game holding pro-trans signs while anti-trans protesters arrived with opposing messages. The college stated it follows California Community College Athletic Association eligibility guidelines, affirms commitment to inclusion and privacy, and says it responds to reports through established procedures.
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