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TX HB3455

TX HB3455
Relating to separation of students based on gender for athletics teams sponsored or authorized by a public school.


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Introduced
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to separation of students based on gender for athletics teams sponsored or authorized by a public school.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to require public schools to separate athletic teams by gender, with some exceptions. Specifically, it prohibits public schools from sponsoring or authorizing certain co-ed athletic teams, and it requires that students participate in athletic activities designated for their own gender, with some limited exceptions that allow female students to participate in certain activities designated for male students. The bill also includes a provision prohibiting discrimination in athletic team selection on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, gender, or religion, except as provided by the bill's main provisions.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Public Education (on 03/22/2021)

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