The bill aims to establish regulations regarding school athletics in Alaska, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fairness in athletic opportunities for women. It includes legislative findings that highlight the necessity of separate sex-specific athletic teams to ensure equitable competition, given the biological differences between male and female athletes. The intent of the legislature is to preserve an even playing field, allowing female athletes to showcase their abilities and gain recognition, scholarships, and other benefits from participation in sports.

To implement these goals, the bill introduces new sections to Alaska Statutes, mandating that all school-sponsored athletic teams be designated as male, female, or coeducational. It specifies that only individuals identified as female at birth can participate in female-designated teams. The bill also provides protections for schools complying with these regulations, allowing them to decline complaints related to compliance and enabling students to bring private actions against schools for violations. Additionally, it clarifies that the new provisions do not limit access to state or federal courts or modify existing rights under federal law.

Statutes affected:
HB0040A, AM HB 40, introduced 01/17/2025: