The bill amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by adding a new section, Sec. 405, which clarifies that educational institutions providing services for grades K-12 and subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 are permitted to determine an individual's eligibility to participate in athletics based on their biological sex. This biological sex is defined as that which is listed on the individual's original birth certificate issued at or near the time of their birth.

This amendment aims to establish a clear guideline for how educational institutions can approach athletic participation, ensuring that eligibility criteria are based on biological sex as recorded at birth. The inclusion of this provision reflects ongoing discussions and debates surrounding gender identity and sports participation in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 37.2101, 37.2804
As Passed by the House: 37.2101, 37.2804