Title IX State Tracker: Compliant or Not?
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Below is a list of all 50 states, broken down by whether or not they are in compliance with Title IX regarding single-sex spaces and single-sex interscholastic athletics. The current interpretation of Title IX is based on President Donald Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” dated February 5, 2025. The executive order provides guidance to “protect all-female athletic opportunities and all-female locker rooms and thereby provide the equal opportunity guaranteed by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.”
Number of compliant states: 32
Number of non-compliant states: 18 (plus District of Columbia)
The first section is an alphabetical list of the 32 states that are in compliance and have passed bills and/or made statements to that effect. The second section is an alphabetical list of the 18 states (plus District of Columbia) that are NOT in compliance, based on public statements made by state officials or state policies. Relevant public statements or policies—or reporting on the statements or policies—are linked for every state.
Compliant States
Alabama
In 2024, Attorney General Steve Marshall and State Superintendent Eric Mackey told schools not to comply with the Biden administration’s rulings on Title IX that were eventually struck down by a federal judge. In 2023, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Alaska
In 2023, the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) voted to prohibit males from participating in female sports.
Arizona
In 2022, then-Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the law.
Arkansas
In 2021, then-Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Florida
In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning males from participating in female sports.
Georgia
In April 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill into law banning males from participating in female sports.
Idaho
In 2020, Idaho became the first state to pass a law banning males from participating in female sports when Governor Brad Little signed the bill into law. On February 11, 2025, Governor Little declared that February was “The War on Women’s Sports is Over Month.”
Indiana
In March 2025, Governor Mike Braun signed executive orders prohibiting males from participating in female sports. In 2022, Indiana also passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Then-Governor Eric Holcomb vetoed the bill, but the Indiana General Assembly voted to override his veto to pass the law.
Iowa
In 2022, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Kansas
In 2023, Kansas passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Governor Laura Kelly vetoed the bill, but the Kansas Legislature voted to override her veto to pass the law.
Kentucky
In 2022, Kentucky passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Governor Andy Beshear vetoed the bill, but the Kentucky General Assembly voted to override his veto to pass the law.
Louisiana
In 2022, Louisiana passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Then-Governor John Bel Edwards chose not to sign the bill. The legislation became law without his signature.
Mississippi
In 2021, Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill into law banning males from participating in female sports.
Missouri
In 2023, then-Governor Mike Parson signed a bill into law banning males from participating in female sports.
Montana
In 2021, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law banning males from participating in female sports.
Nebraska
In June 2025, Governor Jim Pillen signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Nevada
In April 2025, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) adopted a new policy prohibiting males from participating in female sports. This is a reversal of a previous 2014 policy that allowed students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
New Hampshire
In 2024, then-Governor Chris Sununu signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in K-12 female sports. The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) issued new guidance in February 2025 stating that schools are responsible for obeying state and federal law regarding the issue, suspending previous guidance.
North Carolina
In 2023, North Carolina passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Then-Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the bill, but the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override his veto to pass the law.
North Dakota
In 2023, then-Governor Doug Burgum signed two bills into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Ohio
In 2024, Ohio passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Governor Mike DeWine vetoed the bill, but the Ohio General Assembly voted to override his veto to pass the law.
Oklahoma
In 2022, Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Pennsylvania
In February 2025, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) changed its policy to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders. The policy now advises for schools to prohibit males from participating in female sports.
South Carolina
In 2022, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
South Dakota
In 2022, then-Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Tennessee
In 2021, Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. In 2022, he signed an additional bill into law that would withhold funds from school districts that do not abide by the 2021 law.
Texas
In 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in K-12 female sports. In 2023, he signed an additional bill into law expanding this to college sports.
Utah
In 2022, Utah passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Governor Spencer Cox vetoed the bill, but the Utah State Legislature voted to override his veto to pass the law. A federal judge has temporarily paused the law and gave the responsibility to a commission to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
Virginia
In February 2025, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) adopted a new policy prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Governor Glenn Youngkin praised the organization’s decision in a post on X.
West Virginia
In 2021, then-Governor Jim Justice signed a bill into law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. In 2024, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the law from remaining in effect.
Wisconsin
In February 2025, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) adopted a new policy prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
Wyoming
In 2023, Wyoming passed a law prohibiting males from participating in female sports. Governor Mark Gordon chose not to sign the bill. The legislation became law without his signature.
Non-Compliant States
California
California has pushed back against the Trump administration’s attempts to enforce Title IX. In June 2025, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond published a statement defending California allowing males to participate in female sports and pushed back against President Trump’s executive orders.
Colorado
The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity. According to The Denver Post, while CHSAA was noncommittal about compliance with the Trump administration’s executive order, Governor Jared Polis’ office pushed back against the order in a statement.
Connecticut
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Delaware
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
District of Columbia
The District of Columbia State Athletic Association’s 2024-25 handbook allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Hawaii
Hawaii state law is interpreted as allowing athletes to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity. While the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) does not have a specific policy, the organization generally follows the Hawaii State Department of Education guidelines, which prioritize respecting a student’s preferred gender identity in competition and private spaces such as locker rooms.
Illinois
In April 2025, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) stated that males will still be allowed to participate in female sports in the state. The organization allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Maine
Throughout 2025, Maine has defiantly pushed back against President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting males from participating in female sports. The state still allows athletes to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Maryland
In March 2025, Maryland published a statement defending allowing males in female sports. The state will continue to allow males to participate in female sports.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a statement online stating that students can participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Michigan
The Michigan High School Activities Association (MHSAA) allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity and has since 2012.
Minnesota
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
New Jersey
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity. The organization reaffirmed this position in February 2025 despite President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting males from participating in female sports.
New Mexico
New Mexico has students participate in sports according to the sex designated on their birth certificates. However, in 2019, the state began allowing residents to change the sex on their birth certificates. Attempts to pass legislation in the state prohibiting males from participating in female sports have failed.
New York
In February 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Education Commissioner Betty Rosa released a joint statement advising schools in the state to ignore President Trump’s executive orders regarding transgender issues. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has guidance for schools to allow students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Oregon
The Oregon School Activities Association (OSSA) handbook for the 2024-2025 school year allows students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Rhode Island
In February 2025, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green provided schools with guidance to ignore President Trump’s executive orders regarding transgender issues. The Rhode Island Department of Education has guidance to allow students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Vermont
The Vermont Principal’s Association (VPA) oversees school athletics in Vermont. The organization’s handbook of 2025-2026 policies states that students can participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
Washington
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has allowed students to participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity since 2007. In February 2025, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal published a statement defending Washington allowing males to participate in female sports and pushed back against President Trump’s executive orders.
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