This bill proposes changes to the rules on gender-based separation in school sports and facilities in Minnesota. Specifically:

1. Sports Teams:

   • For children 12 and older or in 7th grade and above, sports teams can be restricted to one sex if that sex has historically had fewer athletic opportunities.
   • For younger children, teams should generally be mixed-sex unless one sex has had limited opportunities and shows a strong interest in having separate teams.
   • Schools must provide equal funding and treatment to male and female teams if the sport has separate teams for each sex.
   • For wrestling, teams can also be restricted to one sex regardless of the levels of interest or opportunity historically provided to each sex.
   • A significant provision is added stating that any individual with a Y chromosome cannot participate in athletic teams designated for females.

2. Student Physical Privacy:

   • The bill aims to ensure privacy and safety in school facilities like restrooms and locker rooms, stating these areas should be used based on biological sex.
   • Schools are required to designate facilities such as restrooms and locker rooms for exclusive use by one sex, defined by biological characteristics (e.g., chromosomes and anatomy).
   • Schools must also provide private, safe areas for changing or showering based on sex but can offer special accommodations like single-occupancy facilities if requested.

Overall, the bill emphasizes biological sex as a determinant for participation in certain school sports and the use of certain facilities, aiming to address privacy, safety, and fairness in schools.