The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, 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. According to the new legal language, 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 specific criteria, including reproductive anatomy, testosterone levels, and chromosomal analysis.

This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for female sports participation in educational institutions. The bill emphasizes the importance of biological sex in determining eligibility for female sports teams, thereby establishing a framework for addressing disputes related to a student's sex.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.04