Biden-era Title IX protections rolled back in blow to LGBTQ+ students
By Jack Wetherill · Published on Pink News
The US Department of Education has formally rescinded Biden-era Title IX protections that explicitly treated discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as sex discrimination, restoring the Trump first-term rules. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the move was intended to align the published regulations with court decisions and reduce uncertainty for schools and families. “Thanks to today’s action, the published Title IX regulations faithfully reflect court orders and