Senate Bill 117 mandates that all educational institutions in Wisconsin, including public schools, independent charter schools, and private schools participating in parental choice programs, designate athletic teams and sports based on the sex of the participants, defined as the sex assigned at birth and reflected on the birth certificate. The bill prohibits male students from participating in female-designated sports or using female-designated locker rooms. Additionally, if an educational institution plans to change the designation of an athletic team or sport, it must provide written notification to eligible pupils and their parents or guardians.

The bill amends current law by modifying section 118.13 (1) to include exceptions for the new section 118.132, which outlines the requirements for designating athletic teams based on sex. It also establishes legal recourse for female students who are denied participation in sports or face retaliation for reporting violations of these provisions. Educational institutions can also seek legal relief if they face harm from compliance with these new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 118.13(1), 118.13