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TN SB2077

TN SB2077
As introduced, requires elementary and secondary schools that receive public funding to ensure that student athletes participate in school-sanctioned sports based on the student's biological sex as indicated on certificate issued at time of birth; provides for the cessation and restoration of the school's public funding; establishes a civil penalty of not more than $10,000; requires a public official to vacate the official's office for taking certain actions contrary to the intent of the law. -

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Introduced
01/30/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/19/2020

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires elementary and secondary schools that receive public funding to ensure that student athletes participate in school-sanctioned sports based on the student's biological sex as indicated on certificate issued at time of birth; provides for the cessation and restoration of the school's public funding; establishes a civil penalty of not more than $10,000; requires a public official to vacate the official's office for taking certain actions contrary to the intent of the law. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill requires elementary and secondary schools that receive public funding to ensure that student athletes participate in school-sanctioned sports based on their biological sex as indicated on their original birth certificate. The bill provides for the cessation and restoration of public funding for schools that violate this requirement and establishes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for state or local officials who willfully and intentionally act to violate or frustrate the law. The bill also requires public officials who commit such acts to vacate their offices for a period of five years.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 02/06/2020)
(1 Companion Bills)

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