Jeff Hurd

12/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2025 11:57

Rep. Hurd Applauds Settlement Protecting Women’s Sports in Colorado Schools

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jeff Hurd issued a statement supporting the settlement reached between eight Colorado school districts and the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). The agreement affirms that districts may maintain policies based on biological sex for sports, locker rooms, and overnight travel-without facing penalties or loss of eligibility in CHSAA-sanctioned activities.
The settlement covers School District 49, Colorado Springs School District 11, Academy School District 20, Education ReEnvisioned BOCES, Monument Academy, James Irwin Charter Schools, Montezuma-Cortez School District, and The Classical Academy. Under the agreement, CHSAA will not sanction any team, school, or competitor for maintaining sex-based standards in athletics and facility use. CHSAA will be dismissed from the case within seven days of the settlement's finalization.
"At its core, this settlement is about fairness, safety, and protecting opportunities for young women," said Rep. Hurd. "Girls deserve to compete on a level playing field, and schools have a responsibility to uphold basic biological standards that make that possible. Title IX was created to ensure women have equal opportunities in sports-preserving that principle matters. As a father of daughters, I'm grateful to see Colorado school districts given the confidence to enforce these standards without fear of punishment. This is a practical, student-first solution, and it's one every school district in Colorado should consider."
The lawsuit will continue in federal court against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and Attorney General Phil Weiser.

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