Massachusetts H737 prohibits public schools from requiring student athletes on single-sex teams to compete against teams with opposite-sex athletes.

Massachusetts H737 amends the state's education law to ensure the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches. The bill prohibits public schools from requiring student athletes on single-sex sports teams to participate in matches against teams that include athletes of the opposite sex. Additionally, it prevents schools from penalizing student athletes for refusing to play in such matches. The bill also shields coaches from penalties for forfeiting matches due to the opposing team's gender composition, though such forfeits may be recorded as losses.

Massachusetts H737 prohibits public schools from requiring student athletes on single-sex teams to compete against teams with opposite-sex athletes.

Massachusetts H737 amends the state's education law to ensure the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches. The bill prohibits public schools from requiring student athletes on single-sex sports teams to participate in matches against teams that include athletes of the opposite sex. Additionally, it prevents schools from penalizing student athletes for refusing to play in such matches. The bill also shields coaches from penalties for forfeiting matches due to the opposing team's gender composition, though such forfeits may be recorded as losses.