The bill aims to enhance the competitiveness and fairness of girls' interscholastic athletic activities in Washington state. It emphasizes the importance of girls' sports in public education, highlighting the benefits of competition, teamwork, and personal development. The legislation clarifies the role of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and other nonprofit entities in regulating participation in girls' athletics to promote fair competition and safety. It amends RCW 28A.600.200 to grant school district boards the authority to supervise interschool athletic activities and allows them to delegate this responsibility to the WIAA, provided that the entity adheres to specific non-discrimination and competitiveness rules.

Additionally, the bill introduces new sections that mandate the WIAA to adopt competitiveness rules aimed at ensuring fair competition in girls' athletics. These rules must consider the physiological and hormonal variations among athletes and may include provisions for excluding competitors who possess an unfair advantage due to endocrine characteristics. Importantly, the bill clarifies that decisions made under these rules do not constitute unlawful discrimination and do not require the elimination of distinct boys' and girls' teams. Overall, the legislation seeks to create a structured framework that balances fair competition with the integrity of girls' sports.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.600.200