State by State · Law protects girls’ sports in K-12 and colleges
Since 2021, Arkansas law has kept girls' and women's teams in public schools and colleges for females.
The law in Arkansas
Law in force · Covers K-12 and colleges
The law in detail, with sources
The law
SB 354, “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” Act 461 of 2021, passed by the legislature, act date March 25, 2021 under Gov. Asa Hutchinson (Arkansas Legislature bill page; Arkansas Democrat-Gazette).
Who it covers
Interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural and club teams at public K-12 schools and public colleges (Plural Policy bill summary; LegiScan).
Notes
Teams designated “male,” “female,” or “coed/mixed” (Plural Policy). No court challenge found. Protected by the June 30, 2026 Supreme Court ruling (CBS).