Overview
- Sean Lechner filed a Title IX complaint with federal, state and local authorities alleging privacy, safety and fairness violations tied to a transgender student competing for Ann Arbor Skyline against Monroe.
- The filing cites a Sept. 9 match at Monroe where teams shared a locker room and claims parents were not notified beforehand that a transgender athlete would participate.
- MHSAA said one waiver for transgender athlete eligibility was granted for the 2025–26 fall season and emphasized its case-by-case documentation process, declining to identify the school or sport.
- Monroe Public Schools retained a third party to conduct a Title IX investigation, while Ann Arbor Public Schools and MHSAA limited comment due to student privacy and ongoing reviews.
- Reports note Skyline advanced to the Division 1 state quarterfinals and the athlete received First Team All-Conference honors, as lawmakers pressed MHSAA for eligibility proof and broader legal guidance remains unsettled ahead of a January Supreme Court hearing.