Washington · November 3, 2026 general election · Ballot measure
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638
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Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 · Initiative to the Legislature
Participation in athletics at K-12 schools
A YES vote means:
Students the measure defines as “biologically male” could not compete on school sports teams or in events designated for female students only. Students who want to compete in those teams or events would need a form signed by their health care provider verifying their biological sex.
A NO vote means:
Current law stays as it is: schools may offer separate teams by sex, and state rules continue to prohibit discrimination in school sports based on sex and gender identity.
What the official guide says
Short description (official)
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools.
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