TN Bill Would Require Students To Play Sports Based On Birth Gender

The transcript discusses a bill introduced by Tennessee Representative Bruce Griffey, requiring students to participate in sports based on their birth certificate gender. Griffey claims the bill aims to maintain fairness, while critics argue it is discriminatory. The bill includes penalties for non-compliance, such as loss of public funding and fines. Similar legislation has been proposed in other states like Texas and South Dakota.

What is the primary aim of the bill introduced by Bruce Griffey?

• To ensure students play sports based on their birth certificate gender

• To promote gender equality in sports

• To allow students to choose sports based on their gender identity

• To increase funding for school sports programs

Who expressed concerns about the bill being discriminatory?

• Bruce Griffey

• Chris Sanders

• A school principal

• A student athlete

What are the potential penalties for schools that do not comply with the bill?

• Mandatory gender sensitivity training

• Loss of public funding and civil lawsuits

• Increased sports funding

• Closure of sports programs

Which state passed a similar bill in 2017?

• New York

• Texas

• California

• South Dakota

What happened to the similar bill introduced in South Dakota last year?

• It was implemented in all schools

• It was rejected by the governor

• It was passed successfully

• It did not gain enough support to move forward