VA SB560

Requires all public K-12 schools and public colleges/universities to designate athletic teams as either male, female, or coed based on biological sex, with teams designated for females/women/girls closed to students whose biological sex is male.

Mandates that student-athletes submit forms signed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant verifying physical fitness and attesting to the student's biological sex before participating in any school-sponsored athletics.

Creates a private cause of action allowing schools and institutions to sue government entities, licensing organizations, or athletic associations that take adverse action against them for maintaining sex-separated female teams.

Allows students to sue schools or athletic organizations if they are deprived of athletic opportunities due to violations of the law or face retaliation for reporting violations, with a two-year statute of limitations.

Takes effect beginning with the 2026–2027 school year and includes a severability clause stating that if any provision is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in effect.