The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 121A.04, by adding a new subdivision that restricts participation in female sports teams at the elementary and secondary school levels to students identified as female. It specifies that only students of the female sex may participate in athletic teams or sports designated for women or girls. In cases where there is a dispute regarding a student's sex, the bill requires the student to provide a signed physician's statement that confirms their sex based on three criteria: the student's internal and external reproductive anatomy, naturally occurring testosterone levels, and chromosomal analysis.

This new provision is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, and aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for female sports participation in educational institutions. The bill reflects ongoing discussions about gender and sports, emphasizing the importance of biological sex in determining eligibility for female athletic teams.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.04