interscholastic; intramural athletics; biological sex
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Overview
This resolution would require Arizona schools and athletic associations to designate athletic teams and sports as either ‘Males,’ ‘Females,’ or ‘Coed’ based on the biological sex of participating students. It prohibits schools from allowing students of one sex to use facilities designated for the other sex and establishes a private cause of action for athletes who experience discrimination or retaliation related to these designations. The resolution also includes provisions regarding restroom and locker room access and potential legal remedies for violations.
Key provisions
- Schools and athletic associations must designate teams as ‘Males,’ ‘Females,’ or ‘Coed’ based on student biological sex.
- Schools cannot allow students of one sex to use facilities designated for the other sex.
- A private cause of action is established for athletes harmed by discriminatory practices related to team designations.
- Restricted access to restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms based on biological sex.
- Protection from complaints or investigations for maintaining separate teams based on sex.
- A two-year statute of limitations for filing legal claims.
- Potential for monetary damages, including psychological harm, for successful plaintiffs.
- Definitions of key terms such as ‘athlete,’ ‘athletic association,’ and ‘school’ are provided.
Who is affected
- Students participating in interscholastic and intramural athletics
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