Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to regulate participation in female sports teams at the elementary and secondary school levels in Minnesota. The bill aims to ensure that only students who are biologically female are allowed to participate in sports teams designated for girls or women.

Main Provisions

• The bill mandates that only students of the female sex can participate in athletic teams or sports programs that are specifically restricted to females in educational institutions.
• In cases of dispute over whether a student is female, the student must provide a signed statement from a physician. This statement must be based on:
  1. The student's internal and external reproductive anatomy.
  2. The student's naturally occurring level of testosterone.
  3. An analysis of the student's chromosomes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes, section 121A.04, specifically addressing the eligibility criteria for participating in female sports teams in schools.
• It introduces a requirement for medical verification in cases where a student's sex is disputed, focusing on biological indicators to determine eligibility for female sports teams.

Relevant Terms

female sports teams, sex-based sports participation, biological sex verification, transgender athlete policy, school sports eligibility, testosterone level, chromosomal analysis.