Designation of athletic teams based on biological sex

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-97-1, under Designation of Teams by Sex.

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-97-1

(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.”

(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.