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A Puyallup wrestler is suing the school district, alleging she was assaulted by a transgender athlete during a December 2025 wrestling match. Her legal team argues the district’s policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports violates Title Nine, and they’re seeking an injunction requiring parental notification and opt-out options for parents concerned about safety. Though prosecutors declined criminal charges against the athlete, the principal and athletic director face charges for failing to report the assault for nearly two months. The district defends its actions, saying it took student safety seriously and launched an investigation once allegations surfaced. The lawsuit pits Title Nine interpretation against gender identity policies, with attorneys claiming biological sex must be central to Title Nine protections. The district insists student safety remains its top priority while an internal probe continues — and this case could reshape how schools across the nation handle transgender participation in athletics.

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