On Monday, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, aka NAIA, made the decision to prohibit transgender women from participating in women's competitions starting next academic year. This move has raised concerns among transgender rights advocates about the possibility of the NCAA adopting similar policies. During the NAIA's national convention, the Council of Presidents resolved that, effective August 1, only students biologically classified as female may compete in women's sports. This includes transgender men or nonbinary students who are not undergoing masculinizing hormone therapy. NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr emphasized the organization's commitment to ensuring fair competition for all student-athletes in a news release. The NAIA, comprising 241 member schools, primarily private with smaller enrollments, holds less sway compared to the NCAA, known for its popular teams and events like the men's basketball title game. Unlike the NAIA, NCAA regulations permit transgender athletes to participate, provided they adhere to international sports governing bodies' guidelines. While the NCAA generally supports inclusion, it has refrained from relocating championship events from states with anti-transgender athlete legislation. Anna Baeth, director of research for Athlete Ally, believes the NAIA's decision suggests the NCAA could adopt similar policies. #Queer Up Sports