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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
01/13/2020
In Committee
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
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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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2201&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2201.pdf |
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