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AR SJR16
Joint Resolution
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 5 to Article 14 of the Arkansas Constitution requiring public school athletic teams to be designated as "Males/men/boys," "Females/women/girls," or "Coed/mixed" based on biological sex.
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Prohibits athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls from being open to students of the male sex.
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Authorizes the General Assembly to enact implementing laws protecting public schools from complaints or investigations for maintaining sex-separate athletic teams.
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Allows causes of action for injunctive relief and damages for students deprived of athletic opportunities due to violations, students subjected to retaliation for reporting violations, and schools suffering harm from violations.
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Becomes effective November 9, 2022, pending voter approval at the next general election.
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Providing That Interscholastic Or Intramural Athletic Teams That Are Sponsored By A Public School Shall Be Expressly Designated Based On Biological Sex.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021