North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Bill Banning Transgender Girls From School Sports

The bill is awaiting Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's signature.
It would ban transgender girls from playing on school sports teams aligned with their gender identity.
The bill applies to state universities, community colleges, and public and private K-12 schools.
At least 22 other states have passed similar laws restricting transgender youth participation in school sports.
Supporters argue it protects the safety and opportunities of cisgender female athletes while critics call it discriminatory.