All articles tagged with #title ix
Originally Published 3 months ago — by HHS.gov
The U.S. Department of Education and Health and Human Services found that Minnesota violated Title IX by allowing males to compete in female sports and access female facilities, leading to a proposed resolution requiring policy changes and apologies to affected female athletes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Major school districts including New York City, Chicago, and Fairfax County risk losing $24 million in federal grants for not complying with Trump-era policies that restrict transgender students' access to facilities and participation in sports, citing violations of Title IX and prompting political debate and potential legal actions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Fourteen former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit accusing ex-head trainer Robert Murphy Jr. of sexual abuse and misconduct over several years, despite school officials' awareness and failed oversight, highlighting a culture of fear and negligence within the university's athletics department.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Virginia school districts are suing the Trump administration over threats to cut federal funding related to policies on transgender students, asserting that the administration's stance conflicts with state laws and court rulings supporting transgender students' rights.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
South Carolina has appealed to the Supreme Court to allow a policy banning transgender students from using restrooms that match their gender identity, citing a challenge from a transgender boy suspended for using boys' restrooms. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over transgender rights in schools, with the state seeking to restrict access based on biological sex, amidst broader national debates and similar laws in other states.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
The Trump administration threatened to cut federal funding to Denver Public Schools over the district's conversion of a girls' restroom into an all-gender facility, alleging it violated Title IX and could discriminate against female students.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Five school districts in Northern Virginia face potential loss of federal funding after rejecting an agreement related to their transgender bathroom policies, which violate Title IX according to the Education Department. The districts, including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, and Prince William, are now at high risk of funding suspension or termination, with over $50 million at stake. The dispute highlights ongoing legal and political debates over transgender rights in schools, with some districts disputing the violations and others aligning with federal law and court rulings supporting transgender students' rights.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by U.S. Department of Education (.gov)
The U.S. Department of Education has placed five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk status and restricted their federal funding to reimbursement only after they violated Title IX by allowing students to use facilities based on gender identity instead of biological sex, refusing to settle their violations, and choosing to remain in violation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
Brown University reached a $50 million deal with the Trump administration to unfreeze federal research funding, after allegations of failing to combat antisemitism and discrimination, with the university denying any law violations and emphasizing its commitment to protecting students and academic freedom.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WTOP
The US Department of Education found five Northern Virginia school divisions violated Title IX by allowing gender-inappropriate access to facilities and sports, leading to required policy changes emphasizing sex-based distinctions and biology-based definitions, with local officials defending their commitment to safety and legal compliance.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by U.S. Department of Education (.gov)
The U.S. Department of Education found five Northern Virginia school districts in violation of Title IX for policies allowing students to access sex-segregated facilities based on gender identity, leading to proposed corrective actions including policy rescission and clarification on sex-based access. The investigation was prompted by complaints and reports of safety concerns and inappropriate behavior, with the Department emphasizing the importance of biological definitions of sex in school policies.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by KQED
The Trump administration sued California over its policy allowing transgender high school athletes to participate in girls' sports, claiming it violates Title IX and discriminates against women, while California defends its law as compliant with existing state regulations and federal law.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The Trump administration sued California's Education Department and high school sports authority, alleging that allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports violates federal laws against sex discrimination and undermines the integrity of women's sports, as part of a broader political conflict over transgender athlete participation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration sued California over its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in school sports matching their gender identity, alleging violations of Title IX and risking billions in federal education funds, amidst ongoing legal and political conflicts over civil rights and gender policies.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
The University of Pennsylvania is facing criticism from LGBTQ activists and legal experts for banning transgender female athletes from women's sports to comply with a Department of Education interpretation of Title IX, amid broader political and legal battles over transgender rights in sports. The university's decision, influenced by federal pressure and executive orders, has sparked debates about legality, fairness, and the rights of transgender students, with some viewing it as a capitulation to anti-trans policies and others as compliance with federal requirements.