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This bill prohibits private and public schools, including elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions, from being members of athletic organizations that allow students to use performance-enhancing drugs. The legislation also addresses participation in athletics based on biological sex, defining sex as the two main categories of male and female determined by reproductive biology at birth and genome. The bill stipulates that students must compete in athletics competitions corresponding to their biological sex as stated on their official 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 provisions risk losing state funding. The bill includes provisions for parents or students to seek legal remedies if they are deprived of athletic opportunities, and requires state education departments to develop implementation rules. The legislation is set to expire on August 28, 2027, and includes a clause ensuring that if any part of the bill is deemed unconstitutional, it does not invalidate the entire legislation. The bill's underlying rationale is to ensure fair athletic opportunities and address historical discrimination in sports participation.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=432