Proposition 318State law · Put on the ballot by lawmakers
Set school spaces by sex
Explain it like I'm 5
This would require schools and athletic groups to set certain teams and private spaces by sex recorded at birth. The covered spaces include restrooms, locker rooms, and showers connected to school or athletic activities.
Yes vote
Schools and athletic associations would apply sex-at-birth rules to covered sports participation and private athletic spaces, while allowing mixed or coed options where the measure permits them.
No vote
Current state law and school or athletic-association policies would remain without these additional restrictions.
The question to ask yourself
Should schools prioritize sex-at-birth rules in athletics and covered private spaces, even if transgender students are excluded?
The case for
- Supporters say it protects fairness in girls' sports.
- Creates one statewide rule for teams and covered private spaces.
- Provides clear standards instead of leaving every school to set its own policy.
Backed by: No organized campaign found
The case against
- Could exclude transgender students from spaces matching their gender identity.
- May create privacy disputes, enforcement problems, and lawsuits.
- Critics say the restrictions are unnecessary and stigmatizing.
Opposed by: No organized opposition found
- Money
- No statewide cost estimate is stated; possible compliance and litigation costs are not estimated.
- Don't be misled
- It is not a rule for every restroom everywhere; it covers specified school and athletic private spaces and activities.