Education Dept Replaces Pride Month With Title IX Month

The U.S. Department of Education has designated June as 'Title IX Month' instead of Pride Month, commemorating the 53rd anniversary of Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education. Under the Trump administration, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is leading efforts to reverse Biden-era policies that expanded Title IX protections to include gender identity. The Department has launched investigations into the University of Wyoming for admitting a transgender woman into a sorority and Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado for permitting students to share accommodations based on gender identity. Officials state these actions aim to restore and protect women's rights to single-sex sports, spaces, and organizations, aligning with the original intent of Title IX. This initiative marks a significant policy shift from the previous administration's focus on LGBTQ inclusion during Pride Month. The developments highlight ongoing national debates regarding transgender rights in educational settings.