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WA HB2201

Ensuring equitable competition between students who participate in school athletic activities.


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Introduced
01/13/2020
In Committee
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to equitable competition between students who1participate in school athletic activities; amending RCW 28A.600.200;2and adding a new section to chapter 28A.600 RCW.3

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to ensure equitable competition between students who participate in school athletic activities. It prohibits male students from competing against female students in individual competition sports that are intended for female students. The bill also establishes requirements for rules and policies adopted by school districts or voluntary nonprofit entities that govern student participation in interschool athletic activities, such as providing written rules and a fair opportunity to contest decisions to reject a student's request to participate. Additionally, the bill sets limitations on the penalties that can be imposed for rules violations.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Education. (on 01/13/2020)

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