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Amend CSSB 15 (house committee report) as follows:
(1) On page 1, line 9, strike "Section 51.980" and substitute "Sections 51.980 and 51.9801".
(2) On page 3, between lines 11 and 12, insert the following:
Sec. 51.9801. STUDY ON WOMEN'S SPORTS. (a) In this section:
(1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b) The coordinating board shall conduct a study regarding women's sports at institutions of higher education. In conducting the study, the coordinating board shall evaluate:
(1) equity in women's sports, including equity in funding;
(2) safety for female athletes, including issues regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault; and
(3) any other concerns identified by student athletes, the parents of student athletes, or coaches at institutions of higher education.
(c) Not later than September 1, 2024, the coordinating board shall submit to the legislature a report on the results of the study and any recommendations for legislative or other action.
(d) This section expires September 1, 2025.