Bill > HF565

This bill addresses student physical privacy in educational settings by modifying existing Minnesota statutes to establish specific rules regarding sex-based participation in school athletic teams and use of school facilities. The bill defines "sex" as the physical condition determined by chromosomes and anatomy, and requires that school athletic teams, restrooms, locker rooms, changing rooms, and showers be designated for exclusive use based on biological sex. Specifically, the bill prohibits individuals with a Y chromosome from participating in female-designated athletic teams and from using female-designated facilities. The legislation aims to protect student privacy and maintain order in spaces where students may be in various states of undress. While the bill allows for accommodations such as single-occupancy facilities upon request, it strictly mandates that facilities designated for one sex cannot be used by individuals of another sex. These provisions apply to public schools, including traditional public schools and charter schools, and are intended to ensure separate and safe spaces based on biological sex.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0565&ssn=0&y=2025