To amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to prohibit individuals whose sex is male from participating in women's or girls' athletic programs at educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. For compliance purposes, the bill defines sex exclusively based on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
Who Benefits and How
Female athletes benefit by having women's and girls' sports categories reserved exclusively for biological females, potentially reducing competition from athletes with male physiological characteristics. Educational institutions gain clearer compliance standards for their athletic programs under Title IX, with an explicit definition of sex for sports eligibility purposes.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Transgender women and girls (individuals assigned male at birth who identify as female) would be prohibited from competing on women's sports teams at federally-funded educational institutions, even if they have transitioned. Educational institutions face new compliance requirements and potential Title IX violations if they permit male participation in female-designated athletic programs.
Key Provisions
- Makes it a Title IX violation for federally-funded institutions to allow males to participate in athletic programs designated for women or girls
- Defines sex solely based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth for Title IX athletic compliance
- Permits males to train or practice with female teams, provided no female loses a roster spot, competition opportunity, scholarship, or other benefit
- Applies to any recipient of federal financial assistance that operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to restrict male participation in female-designated sports programs receiving federal financial assistance.
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Defined as based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth for the purpose of determining compliance with Title IX in athletics.
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