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Department of Education rescinds Biden-era Title IX regulations
The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the 2024 Title IX regulations established under the Biden administration. This action reinstates the 2020 regulatory framework from the first Trump administration, which governs how educational institutions handle sex discrimination and sexual misconduct.
The 2024 rules had expanded Title IX protections to include discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The rescission follows multiple legal challenges, including rulings from federal courts that had already blocked or vacated the Biden-era rules. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the move aligns the federal regulatory code with court orders and congressional intent, aiming to reduce confusion for students and educational institutions.
While the 2024 protections for LGBTQ+ students are being removed, officials noted that the current rescission does not include a new, explicit definition of sex, a step that may occur in future amendments. The Department opted to bypass a public notice and comment period, asserting that doing so would be contrary to the public interest. The reinstatement of the 2020 rules returns focus to biological sex in contexts such as athletic competition and intimate facilities.
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Biden administration · Department of Education · Donald Trump · Grace Meng · Joe Biden · Justice Department · Linda McMahon · Title IX
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The rescinded 2024 regulations included protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation. americanfaith.com · yournews.com · timesng.com · www.k12dive.com · www.ntd.com · +4 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Department of Education is formally rescinding the 2024 Biden-era Title IX regulations. americanfaith.com · timesng.com · yournews.com · www.k12dive.com · www.ntd.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the reinstatement of the 2020 Title IX framework. timesng.com · yournews.com · www.k12dive.com · www.ntd.com · time.news · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The administration did not include a specific definition of sex in the current rescission, though it may appear in future amendments. timesng.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A federal judge previously struck down the Biden-era Title IX rule nationwide. americanfaith.com · yournews.com · www.k12dive.com · www.edweek.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] The rescission will take effect upon publication in the Federal Register. www.k12dive.com · www.edweek.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2020 rule included requirements for live hearings for male students accused of sexual misconduct. timesng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Department of Education did not use a public notice and comment period for this rescission. www.k12dive.com · www.edweek.org