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This resolution affirms Tennessee's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports and urges federal action to preserve the original intent of Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs receiving federal funding. The resolution highlights the biological differences between males and females, asserting that these differences create a competitive advantage for males in sports and can jeopardize the safety and privacy of females. It argues that allowing males to compete in women's sports reverses progress made for women and can lead to physical harm and emotional distress for female athletes, citing examples of incidents. The resolution calls on the U.S. Congress to pass legislation clarifying that Title IX ensures equal athletic opportunities for women and girls and that the inclusion of males in women's athletics or private spaces violates Title IX's purpose. It also expresses hope that federal courts will consider the original meaning of Title IX and states' authority to maintain sex-based athletic competition.

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