HHS Finds Maine Schools in Violation of Title IX Amidst Trump’s Executive Order
Maine educational institutions face HHS investigations for violating Title IX by allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports, risking federal funding.
Overview
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School are in violation of Title IX. This follows allegations that Maine plans to defy President Trump's executive order prohibiting biological males from competing in women's sports. The OCR is offering the institutions a chance to resolve the issue within 10 days to avoid referral to the DOJ. Republicans urge Governor Mills to comply due to potential loss of federal funding for K-12 schools.
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The Trump administration is asking Maine to change its policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. It requires the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals' Association, and Greely High School to agree to a resolution within 10 days, which includes revoking the current policy and conducting Title IX training.
If Maine does not comply, it risks referral to the U.S. Department of Justice for appropriate action. Additionally, there is a threat of losing federal funding, although legal experts consider this unlikely.
Maine's policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in sports based on their gender identity aligns with the Maine Human Rights Act, which protects against discrimination based on gender identity. However, this conflicts with President Trump's executive order.
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