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More Than Half the States in the U.S. Sue to Block Expansion of Title IX to Include Gender Identity
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX
The new Title IX regulations set to take effect August 1, 2024, are being met with rejection by the Attorneys General in 26 U.S. states. While the issue is often highlighted in the news as a rejection of protections for LGBTQIA+ students, the expansion of Title IX protections on the basis of sexual orientation does …
New Title IX Rules Prevent Schools from Suspending Athletes During Investigations
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX, Title IX : Athletics
Although the new Title IX rules released in April of 2024 return to the policies of the Obama administration in many respects with regard to the due process protections and treatment afforded to respondents in Title IX disciplinary proceedings, there is one key protection left in place for students accused of Title IX violations, including …
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At Long Last: What’s Included in the 2024 Title IX Regulations
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX : News
Nearly two years after the Biden administration announced proposed new rules governing Title IX administration, the Final Rule has been released. The Administration announced an intention to build on the progress achieved over the more than 50 years since Title IX first entered the education landscape. While the Administration lauded the “tremendous strides in access …
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ALERT: NEW TITLE IX RULES ISSUED APRIL 19, 2024
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX
The Biden administration has introduced comprehensive changes to Title IX, aimed at reinstating protections for sexual assault survivors that were rolled back by the Trump administration. The new rules, effective starting August 1, also strengthen protections for pregnant women and LGBTQ students and expand the definition of sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender …
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LSU Settles Lawsuit Alleging Mishandling of Sexual Assault Cases—Results of Independent Legal Investigation Prove Pivotal
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct
Although the details are not yet public, Louisiana State University recently settled a lawsuit filed by 10 women who alleged that the University failed to properly handle their sexual misconduct cases, reportedly agreeing to pay $1.9 million to settle the claims against the school. The lawsuit included allegations that to keep complaints against athletes from …