Rep. Jeff Hurd has expressed his support for a settlement involving eight Colorado school districts and the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). The agreement states that school districts may implement policies based on biological sex for sports participation, locker room access, and overnight travel without risking penalties or losing eligibility in CHSAA-sanctioned activities.
The districts included in the settlement are 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. According to the terms of the settlement, CHSAA will not penalize any team, school, or competitor that maintains sex-based standards for athletics or facility use. Within seven days of finalizing the agreement, CHSAA will be dismissed from the legal case.
“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 proceed in federal court against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and Attorney General Phil Weiser.