The long-awaited Biden Administration rewrite of Title IX regulations were released today by the Department of Education. The new regulations encompass sweeping changes to the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at government-funded schools including colleges and universities. Colleges and universities have until August 1, 2024 to update policies for the fall semester.
 
After more than a year of delays and mounting pressure from advocacy groups, the final changes appear similar to what was proposed in June 2022 and significantly alter how colleges and universities respond to reports of sexual harassment and assault and expand protections for LGBTQ+ and pregnant students.  The new rules also reinstitute protections for student survivors of sexual assault and harassment that were rolled back during the Trump administration, will take effect Aug. 1. 
 
Below is a sampling of news reports on the new regulations:
 
Colleges, the Title IX Changes Are Finally Here. What’s In Them?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (April 19, 2024)
 
New Title IX Rules Are Out. Here’s What You Need to Know
Inside Higher Ed (April 19, 2024)

Final Title IX Rule Enshrines Protections for LGBTQI+ Students
Higher Ed Dive (April 19, 2024)
 
Biden Administration Releases Revised Title IX Rules
The New York Times (April 19, 2024)
 
Biden Title IX Rules Set to Protect Trans Students, Survivors of Abuse
The Washington Post (April 19, 2024)
 
Biden’s New Title IX Rules Protect LGBTQ+ Students, But Transgender Sports Rule Still on Hold
The Associated Press (April 19, 2024)
 
Biden Dismantles Trump-Era Title IX Rules, Sidesteps Issue of Trans Athletes in Girls' Sports
FoxNews.com  (April 19, 2024)
 
Biden Administration Adds Title IX Protections for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
NPR.org (April 19, 2024)
 
Title IX: Athletes Can Play Amid Sexual Misconduct Inquiries
ESPN.com (April 19, 2024)
 
Finalized Biden Title IX Regulations Add Protections for Transgender Students
The Hill.com (April 19, 2024)
  

Biden’s Outrageous Title IX Rewrite - Commentary
National Review (April 19, 2024)
 
The Rules Change for Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports – Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (April 19, 2024)