Bill
LD 233
Overview: Bill Number: LD 233, Title: An Act To Prohibit Biological Males From Participating In School Athletic Programs And Activities Designated For Females When State Funding Is
Overview: Bill Number: LD 233, Title: An Act To Prohibit Biological Males From Participating In School Athletic Programs And Activities Designated For Females When State Funding Is Provided To The School, Status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD), Introduced: January 21, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill was to ban biological male students from participating in school athletic programs and activities designated for female students when the school receives state funding. The intent was to preserve opportunities for female athletes and ensure fairness in school sports.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits biological male students from participating in female-designated school sports and activities
- Applies to any school that receives state funding for its athletic programs
- Allows for legal action against schools that violate the prohibition
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Transgender and cisgender female student-athletes
- School districts and athletic programs that receive state funding
- Potential for legal challenges and disruption to school sports
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill was introduced but did not advance beyond being placed in the legislative files, indicating it did not become law
- If enacted, it would have faced significant legal and ethical scrutiny regarding its impact on transgender students and gender equity in sports
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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