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This bill modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests by establishing that students must compete in athletics based on their biological sex as recorded on their official birth certificate. The bill defines "sex" as the two main biological categories of male and female based on reproductive biology and genome at birth. It prohibits students from competing in athletics competitions designated for the biological sex opposite to their birth certificate, with a limited exception allowing female students to compete in male-designated competitions if no corresponding female competition exists. Schools that violate these guidelines will lose state funding, and students or their guardians who are denied athletic opportunities can seek legal remedies including injunctive relief and attorney's fees. The bill emphasizes addressing historical disparities in athletic participation between male and female students and declares it state policy to ensure opportunities for female athletes. Educational departments are required to create rules implementing these guidelines while maintaining student medical information confidentiality. The bill also includes a severability clause ensuring that if any part of the legislation is found invalid, the rest of the provisions remain in effect.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB36&year=2025&code=R