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This bill requires public and private schools in Nevada to designate athletic teams based strictly on biological sex at birth, creating separate teams for males, females, or mixed/coed sports. Specifically, teams designated as "females" or "girls" cannot include male students, and teams designated as "males" or "boys" cannot include female students. The bill defines "sex" as the biological sex observed or clinically verified at birth, either male or female. Schools are prohibited from being penalized or investigated for maintaining sex-specific athletic teams, and the bill explicitly states that such team segregation does not constitute sex discrimination. The legislation also establishes legal mechanisms for students who are harmed by violations of these rules, allowing them to bring civil actions against schools within two years of an incident, with potential remedies including monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. The bill is grounded in scientific research about physiological differences between males and females, citing studies that demonstrate performance advantages for male athletes in areas like strength, muscle mass, and cardiovascular endurance. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to both K-12 schools and higher education institutions in Nevada.

Education

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12010/Overview