Staff Reports
In a recent court decision, Texas scored a big win against the Biden administration over its Title IX reinterpretation. The court found that the administration unlawfully attempted to redefine sex to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity,” going against the original intent of the law. This victory sets a precedent for future rulings on the matter.
Title IX, a law from 1972, was created to ensure that no one based on their sex would be excluded from educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. However, the Obama and Biden administrations sought to change the definition of sex to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity,” giving unfair advantages to biological males in women’s sports.
Texas Wins First Round in Battle Over Title IX Lawsuit https://t.co/gGc5cEIqiR
— S. T. Karnick (@stkarnick) June 12, 2024
The court ruled that the Department of Education and the Department of Justice engaged in unlawful actions by attempting to regulate state educational institutions in a way that violates federal law. The agencies were found to have failed to follow proper procedures and placed an agenda over the equal opportunity, dignity, and respect that Title IX demands.
This ruling means that Texas schools won’t have to comply with the Biden administration’s reinterpretation of Title IX, which would have allowed biological males in women’s facilities and compelled the use of pronouns based on gender identity rather than biological sex. This decision protects the rights of women and girls in educational settings.
It remains to be seen if the Department of Education and the Department of Justice will appeal the ruling. Attorney General Ken Paxton stated that the ruling ensures that no school district in Texas will have to comply with the administration’s interpretation of Title IX, safeguarding the privacy and fairness of students in the state.
