S.2790

Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed" or "mixed".

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2790 mandates athletic teams be designated as male, female, or coed.

Rhode Island S2790 requires athletic teams sponsored by public or private schools competing against public schools to be designated as male, female, or coed. Teams for females cannot include male students, but any student can participate in male, coed, or mixed teams. The act also prohibits retaliation against students reporting violations and allows for private causes of action for damages.

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History

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Education