Education Department rescinds Biden-era gender identity language

The Department of Education rescinded the Biden administration’s 2024 interpretation of Title IX that protected students from sex-based discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Education Department rescinds Biden-era gender identity language

TL;DR

  • The Department of Education rescinded the Biden administration's 2024 interpretation of Title IX.
  • The interpretation protected students from sex-based discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the rescission.
  • The decision followed a federal judge striking down the Biden-era regulations last year.