Biden Admin Proposes Protections For LGBTQ Students

The Associated Press reports:

The Biden administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday, acting to expand protections for LGBTQ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges’ responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct.

The proposal, announced on the 50th anniversary of the Title IX women’s rights law, is intended to replace a set of controversial rules issued during the Trump administration by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

The proposal is almost certain to be challenged by conservatives, and it is expected to lead to new legal battles over the rights of transgender students in schools, especially in sports.

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Announced on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the proposal would replace a set of controversial rules issued under former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. It’s expected to spark new legal battles over the rights of transgender students in schools. https://t.co/OPr5IPBMz6

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 23, 2022