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States Challenge Biden's Title IX Revisions Amid Legal Uncertainty

Several U.S. states have directed educational institutions to disregard new Title IX rules that expand protections to include gender identity, setting the stage for potential legal battles.

U.S. Olympic gold medalist Courtney Mathewson stands by an exhibit, "Evening the Odds: Women Leading the Way," at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., on June 23, 2022. The exhibit opened on the 50th anniversary of then-President Richard Nixon signing the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which included Title IX, prohibiting sex discrimination at any institution receiving federal funding. But now, President Joe Biden's administration is attempting to radically revise Title IX in ways that would damage girls' and women's athletics. (Photo: Mark Rightmire/Media News Group/ Orange County Register/Getty Images)
Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks in New York City, April 12, 2023 (Lev Radin/Shutterstock)
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Overview

  • Florida and Oklahoma lead opposition to the Biden administration's Title IX amendments, citing concerns over women's safety and free speech.
  • The revised Title IX rules, effective from August 1, aim to prevent discrimination based on gender identity in educational settings.
  • Critics argue the changes could undermine sex-based rights and lead to privacy issues in sex-segregated spaces.
  • Supporters of the new rules believe they are crucial for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination.
  • Legal challenges are anticipated as the rules may conflict with existing state laws and interpretations of Title IX.