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US Education Department ends Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students

Original: UPDATE: U.S. Department of Education ends Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students

The U.S. Department of Education has moved to end Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students, according to an EdSource update. Title IX is the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education, and the change removes protections previously interpreted to cover gender identity and sexual orientation. Education advocates and civil rights groups are reacting to the decision, warning of consequences for transgender and queer students in schools.

Why now: The federal policy shift directly affects LGBTQ+ students' rights and school obligations nationwide, drawing strong reactions.

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• UPDATE: U.S. Department of Education ends Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students · EdSource

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