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The Biden administration's proposed rules to expand Title IX protections for the LGBTQIA+ community and all students have faced delays, allowing discrimination and harassment to persist. The rules aim to align with a Supreme Court ruling that protects LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination, but opponents are likely to challenge them. The administration has also proposed a rule to protect transgender athletes, which would override state laws that prohibit their participation. Baylor University's religious exemption to Title IX has sparked controversy. The implementation of the proposed rules remains uncertain due to legal challenges and potential political changes. The Trump administration rescinded guidelines on sexual harassment and misconduct, and the Biden administration's proposed rules aim to preserve fair investigations and equitable rights while eliminating live hearings and cross-examinations. Advocacy organizations are concerned about the delays and argue that they harm student survivors, LGBTQIA+ students, and pregnant and parenting students. The National Women's Law Center is working to strengthen anti-harassment and anti-discrimination provisions in Title IX through the SAFER Act. Colleges and universities must find the right balance of protections under the proposed rules. [Extracted from the article] |
