Education Department Reinstates 2020 Title IX Regulations, Reversing Biden-Era Protections

The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded the Biden administration's 2024 Title IX rule, which aimed to expand nondiscrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This action reinstates the 2020 Title IX regulations, removing gender identity as a protected class. The decision could affect transgender students' participation in school sports and other activities, drawing criticism from gender equity advocates.