NE: Transgender students barred from K-12 and college sports matching gender identity
Enacted5/10
Nebraska · Nebraska LB 89 (2025) · Signed Jun 4, 2025
Impact 5/10
Legislative Bill 89, the Stand With Women Act, requires student athletes at Nebraska public K-12 schools, community colleges, state colleges, and the University of Nebraska to compete on teams matching their sex at birth, verified by a doctor's note for single-sex sports. Private schools must comply when competing against public institutions. Bathroom and locker room provisions were removed before passage. Governor Pillen signed the bill June 4, 2025 and it took effect September 3, 2025.
LGBTQ+EducationChildrenYoung adults (18-30)Transgender / nonbinaryStudents
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