Georgia Senate passes restrictions on transgender student-athletes, sex education

State Sen. Clint Dixon, a Republican from Buford, speaks in favor of House Bill 1104 at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

This story was updated March 27 at 8:59 a.m.

The Georgia Senate on Tuesday passed a controversial school sports bill that would ban transgender girls from competing on public school sports teams that match their gender identity. The bill would do the same for private schools competing against public schools. 

Democratic state Rep. Omari Crawford initially introduced House Bill 1104 to offer mental health resources to student-athletes.