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This bill, known as the Stand With Women Act, establishes regulations for sex-based athletic teams in schools and postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. The bill defines biological sex based on reproductive systems and makes several key declarations about physiological differences between males and females, particularly in the context of athletic performance. Specifically, the bill requires that interscholastic athletic teams be clearly designated as male, female, or coed, and restricts participation in sex-specific teams: female teams cannot include male students, and male teams can only include female students if no female team is available for that sport. Students must provide medical documentation confirming their biological sex to participate in sex-specific teams. The bill also protects schools from adverse actions by government entities or athletic associations for maintaining separate female athletic teams and requires educational institutions to adopt policies implementing these provisions. Additionally, the bill includes a provision ensuring that individuals with disorders of sex development receive protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The legislation aims to preserve competitive fairness in sports by maintaining distinct athletic spaces for females, based on findings about physiological differences between males and females that impact athletic performance.

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https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58025