Compare DE SB 191 (2024) and DE SB 227 (2022)

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO. 191 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FAIRNESS IN GIRLS’ SPORTS ACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE: Section 1. Amend Part V, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: Chapter 84. Fairness inGENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO. 227 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE: Section 1. Amend Part V, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: Chapter 84. Fairness in
Sports Act”. § 8402. Findings; purpose. (a) The General Assembly finds as follows: (1) Historically, males participate in interscholastic athletics at a higher rate than females, and a notable disparity continues between the athletic participation rates of students who are female and students who are male in sports tracked by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association. (2) Courts have recognized a legitimate and important governmental interest in redressing past discrimination against females in athletics on the basis of sex and promoting equality of athletic opportunity between the sexes under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq.). (3) Courts…Sports Act”. § 8402. Findings; purpose. (a) The General Assembly finds as follows: (1) Historically, males participate in interscholastic athletics at a higher rate than females, and a noticeable disparity continues between the athletic participation rates of students who are female and students who are male in sports tracked by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association. (2) Courts have recognized a legitimate and important governmental interest in redressing past discrimination against females in athletics on the basis of sex and promoting equality of athletic opportunity between the sexes under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq.). (3) Cour…
Member school” means as defined under § 302 of this title. (4) “School district” means a clearly defined geographic subdivision of this State organized for the purpose of administering public education in that area and includes a district specifically created to administer a system of vocational or technical education. § 8404. Designation of athletic teams or sports based on sex of athlete; prohibitions. (a) A school district, charter schoolMember school” means as defined under § 302 of this title. (5) “School district” means a clearly defined geographic subdivision of this State organized for the purpose of administering public education in that area and includes a district specifically created to administer a system of vocational or technical education. § 8404. Designation of athletic teams or sports based on sex of athlete; prohibitions. (a) A school district, charter school
shall designate an athletic team or sport sponsored by the school district, charter schoolshall designate an athletic team or sport sponsored by the school district, charter school
as one of the following based on biological sex: (1) Males, menas one of the following based on biological sex: (1) Males, men
or girls. (3) Coed or mixed. (b)(1) Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, a school district, charter schoolor girls. (3) Coed or mixed. (b)(1) Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, a school district, charter school
may not allow a student to compete for an athletic team or in a sport designated for the biological sex that is not the student’s biological sex as correctly stated on one of the following: a. The students’ official birth certificate. b. If the student’s official birth certificate is unobtainable, another government record. (2) For purposes of this subsection, a student’s biological sex is correctly stated only if the statement meets one of the following: a. It was entered at or near the time of the student’s birth. b. It was modified to correct a scrivener or clerical error in the student’s biological sex. (c) A school district, charter schoolmay not allow a student to compete for an athletic team or in a sport designated for the biological sex opposite to the student’s biological sex as correctly stated on one of the following: a. The students’ official birth certificate. b. If the student’s official birth certificate is unobtainable, another government record. (2) For purposes of this subsection, a student’s biological sex is correctly stated only if the statement meets one of the following: a. It was entered at or near the time of the student’s birth. b. It was modified to correct a scrivener or clerical error in the student’s biological sex. (c) A school district, charter school
may allow a female student to compete for an athletic team or in a sport designated for male students if a corresponding athletic team or sport for female students is not offered or available. § 8405. Protections for compliance with this chapter. A governmental entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization may not accept a complaint, open an investigation, or take any other adverse action against a school district, charter schoolmay allow a female student to compete for an athletic team or in a sport designated for male students if a corresponding athletic team or sport for female students is not offered or available. § 8405. Protections for compliance with this chapter. A governmental entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization may not entertain a complaint, open an investigation, or take any other adverse action against a school district, charter school
for complying with this chapter. § 8406. Cause of action; civil remedies. (a) A student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or who suffers a direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of § 8404 of this title may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law againstfor complying with this chapter. § 8406. Cause of action; civil remedies. (a) A student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or who suffers a direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of § 8404 of this title may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against
any other relief available under law against the school district, charter schoolany other relief available under law against the school district, charter school
may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against themay bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the
other relief available under law against the government entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization. (d) A civil action brought under this section must be initiated within 2 years after the alleged harm occurred. (e) A student, school district, charter schoolother relief available under law against the government entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization. (d) A civil action brought under this section must be initiated within 2 years after the alleged harm occurred. (e) A student, school district, charter school
that prevails on a claim brought under this section is entitled to all of the following: (1) Monetary damages, including for any psychological, emotional, or physical harm suffered. (2) Reasonable attorney fees and costs. (3) Any other appropriate relief. § 8407. Regulatory authority. The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association shall adopt regulations necessary to implement and enforce this chapter. Section 2. This Act is effective immediately and is to be implemented beginning with the 2024 through 2025 school year. SYNOPSIS This Act generally requires a student athlete to compete for athletic teams or in sports associated with their biological sex, as determined at or near birth and…that prevails on a claim brought under this section is entitled to all of the following: (1) Monetary damages, including for any psychological, emotional, or physical harm suffered. (2) Reasonable attorney fees and costs. (3) Any other appropriate relief. § 8407. Regulatory authority. The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association shall adopt regulations necessary to implement and enforce this chapter. Section 2. This Act is effective immediately and is to be implemented beginning with the 2022 through 2023 school year. SYNOPSIS This Act generally requires a student athlete to compete for athletic teams or in sports associated with their biological sex, as determined at or near birth and…
must designate an athletic team or sport sponsored by the school district, charter schoolmust designate an athletic team or sport sponsored by the school district, charter school
based on the biological sex of students. Author: Senator Richardsonbased on the biological sex of students. Author: Senator Richardson