https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sex-discrimination Sex Discrimination en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:57:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 The use of the office for civil rights for political purposes has been dialed up in the second Trump administration, experts say. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:57:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 The districts will have to jump through extra hoops to claim their federal funds. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:45:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-energy-is-trying-to-change-a-title-ix-rule-why/2025/06 Proposals from the U.S. Department of Energy show buy-in from across the administration for the president's view of gender identity. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:35:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-energy-is-trying-to-change-a-title-ix-rule-why/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-californias-k-12-funding-is-at-risk-what-would-it-mean/2025/06 Title I and IDEA funding could be caught up in the battle between the White House and the largest state, which is led by Democrats. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:56:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-californias-k-12-funding-is-at-risk-what-would-it-mean/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/inside-trumps-full-force-approach-to-ban-trans-athletes-and-dei-in-schools/2025/04 Trump’s return to the White House has brought a new era of aggressive investigations of entities that flout the president's orders. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:14:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/inside-trumps-full-force-approach-to-ban-trans-athletes-and-dei-in-schools/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/idaho-can-restrict-transgender-students-restroom-use-appeals-court-rules/2025/03 A federal appeals court panel declined to block an Idaho law requiring students to use restrooms that align with their "biological sex." Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:09:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/idaho-can-restrict-transgender-students-restroom-use-appeals-court-rules/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-gives-maine-10-days-to-bar-trans-athletes-or-risk-school-funding/2025/03 The finding of a Title IX violation is a test case of the president's use of federal funds as a cudgel for compliance with executive orders. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:06:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-gives-maine-10-days-to-bar-trans-athletes-or-risk-school-funding/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/legal-fights-highlight-clashes-over-transgender-students-pronouns-in-schools/2025/01 A federal court weighs the case of a teacher who refused to use students' chosen names and pronouns, as similar questions arise elsewhere. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:03:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/legal-fights-highlight-clashes-over-transgender-students-pronouns-in-schools/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 The promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:47:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-to-expand-protections-of-trans-students-struck-down/2025/01 The Title IX rule improperly expands sex-discrimination protection to gender identity, the judge ruled. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:22:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-to-expand-protections-of-trans-students-struck-down/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether some provisions of the Title IX regulation should be allowed to go into wider effect. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-leaves-bidens-title-ix-rule-fully-blocked-in-26-states/2024/08 The court's action effectively leaves in place broad injunctions blocking the entire regulation in 26 states and at schools in other states. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:11:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-leaves-bidens-title-ix-rule-fully-blocked-in-26-states/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 As the Aug. 1 date approaches for the broad new regulation to take effect, courts have blocked it in much of the country. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:21:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-sued-to-stop-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 A summary of all the lawsuits challenging the Biden administration's Title IX rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:18:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-sued-to-stop-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 A judge in Kansas issued the third injunction against the Biden administration's rule granting protections to LGBTQ+ students. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:09:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 The justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:55:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06 A federal judge in Louisiana delivered the first legal blow to the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:58:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 In a June 11 ruling, Texas judge said the Education Department has no authority to expand protections under Title IX. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:51:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-is-title-ix-schools-sports-and-sex-discrimination/2024/05 Title IX, the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, has been through changes. What it is, how it works, and how it's enforced. Fri, 31 May 2024 18:53:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-is-title-ix-schools-sports-and-sex-discrimination/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-could-actually-simplify-some-things-for-districts-lawyers-say/2024/05 School districts could field more harassment complaints, but they can streamline how they handle them, according to legal experts. Wed, 01 May 2024 20:43:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-could-actually-simplify-some-things-for-districts-lawyers-say/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 Some districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:48:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 The new rule, while long awaited, stops short of addressing the thorny issue of transgender athletes' participation in sports. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:19:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-it-will-now-be-easier-for-educators-to-sue-over-job-transfers/2024/04 The case asked whether transferred employees had to show a 'significant' change in job conditions to sue under Title VII. The court said no. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:20:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-it-will-now-be-easier-for-educators-to-sue-over-job-transfers/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-nonbinary-students-death-shines-a-light-on-families-legal-recourse-for-bullying/2024/03 Students facing bullying and harassment from their peers face legal roadblocks in suing districts, but settlements appear to be on the rise Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:05:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-nonbinary-students-death-shines-a-light-on-families-legal-recourse-for-bullying/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-under-federal-investigation-following-death-of-nonbinary-student-nex-benedict/2024/03 A federal investigation into the Owasso, Okla., district follows the death of a nonbinary student last month. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:29:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-under-federal-investigation-following-death-of-nonbinary-student-nex-benedict/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-district-policy-that-requires-students-to-respect-gender-identity/2023/09 The federal appeals court panel holds that the policy is likely unconstitutionally vague under the First Amendment. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:44:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-district-policy-that-requires-students-to-respect-gender-identity/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-flood-of-public-feedback-has-delayed-a-title-ix-change-covering-trans-athletes-again/2023/09 The Biden administration has not taken the final step to adopt long-awaited Title IX changes that would explicitly protect LGBTQ+ students. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:56:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-flood-of-public-feedback-has-delayed-a-title-ix-change-covering-trans-athletes-again/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-failed-to-protect-nonbinary-student-from-harassment-federal-investigation-finds/2023/08 A Wisconsin district may owe compensatory instruction to a nonbinary student for excluding them from some in-person instruction. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:33:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-failed-to-protect-nonbinary-student-from-harassment-federal-investigation-finds/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-cant-restrict-transgender-students-bathroom-use-federal-judge-says/2023/07 A Wisconsin district must allow trans students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, according to a new ruling. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:32:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-cant-restrict-transgender-students-bathroom-use-federal-judge-says/2023/07