Miss. Code § 37-97-1

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 37-97-1 - Designation of athletic teams based on biological sex
(1) Interscholastic or intramural athletic teams or sports that are sponsored by a public primary or secondary school or any school that is a member of the Mississippi High School Activities Association or public institution of higher education or any higher education institution that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA or NJCCA shall be expressly designated as one of the following based on biological sex:
(a) "Males," "men" or "boys";
(b) "Females," "women" or "girls"; or
(c) "Coed" or "mixed."
(2) Athletic teams or sports designated for "females," "women" or "girls" shall not be open to students of the male sex.

Miss. Code § 37-97-1

Added by Laws, 2021, ch. 309, SB 2536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.