An Act to ensure fairness and safety in school sports
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to prevent public schools from requiring student athletes on single-sex sports teams to participate in matches against opposing teams that include athletes of the opposite sex. It seeks to ensure fairness and safety for student athletes by prohibiting such mandatory participation. The legislation was referred to the Senate Committee on Education and subsequently recommended against passage by committee.
Key provisions
- Prohibits public schools from requiring single-sex sports team members to compete against teams with athletes of the opposite sex.
- Aims to ensure fairness in athletic competition.
- Focuses on student athlete safety and well-being.
- Addresses concerns regarding potential discomfort or disadvantage for student athletes.
- Relates to athletic participation in public schools.
Who is affected
- Student athletes
- Public schools
- School sports teams
- Parents of student athletes
- School administrators
Notable changes
- Addresses the issue of mandatory participation in mixed-gender sports teams.
- Provides a specific restriction on how public schools can manage athletic teams.
- Builds upon previous legislation related to athletic training and concussion prevention.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Katie Ferriera-Aubin
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