U.S. Enforces 2020 Title IX Biological Sex Rules

The U.S. Department of Education has reinstated the 2020 Title IX rules from the Trump administration, emphasizing the traditional binary definition of sex. This decision follows a federal court's invalidation of the Biden administration's attempt to expand Title IX to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. The previous Biden rule faced criticism for potentially undermining protections for women and girls by allowing biological males in female sports and facilities. Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Craig Trainor, described the Biden administration's changes as an unlawful regulatory overreach. The reinstatement of the 2020 rules is aimed at ensuring equal opportunities and protecting the rights of women and girls in educational settings. Schools and colleges nationwide were advised to align their Title IX policies with the Trump-era regulations.