The bill amends the Revised School Code to establish regulations regarding the participation of students in interscholastic athletic activities based on their biological sex. It mandates that school districts and public school academies designate separate athletic teams for female and male participants, as well as co-ed teams where applicable. The bill explicitly prohibits individuals of the male sex from participating in athletic competitions designated for the female sex, while ensuring that this does not restrict any student's eligibility to participate in male or co-ed teams.

Additionally, the bill provides legal protections for participants who may be harmed or deprived of opportunities due to violations of these regulations. It allows for private causes of action for individuals facing retaliation for reporting violations, as well as for school entities harmed by adverse actions taken against them for maintaining single-sex teams. The bill also defines "sex" in biological terms and establishes a two-year statute of limitations for civil actions related to violations of this section.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852