The Department of Education announced on Monday that some Biden-era Title IX protections had been formally rescinded.
Schools are now expected to revert back to the protections that existed under President Donald Trump’s first administration, which do not include gender identity and sexual orientation-based protections. This should help in the fight to protect biological females in athletics, says Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
“Thanks to today’s action, the published Title IX regulations faithfully reflect court orders and Congressional intent — reducing confusion for parents, students, and educational institutions. We will continue to relentlessly champion equal opportunity for all Americans and hold accountable any school or college that violates the rights, privacy, or athletic opportunities of our women and girls,” she stated.
Today, the Trump Administration is formally putting into regulation what the law has said all along: Title IX’s protections are based on SEX, not “gender identity.” pic.twitter.com/N0K36S90Dy
— U.S. Department of Education (@usedgov) September 28, 2026
It didn’t take long for critics to voice their opposition to the move, claiming that it will harm victims of sexual assault in the name of targeting LGBT students in sports.
“Sexual harassment and assault continue to be pervasive in schools and, to the fullest extent possible, we should be working to enforce the laws that protect student survivors of sexual violence. Yet, Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the Trump administration have decided to ignore what survivors need, instead weaponizing Title IX to attack trans students,” said National Women’s Law Center senior director of education justice Shiwali Patel.
X users reacted to the announcement:
And can a democrat come along and reverse that? What are you doing to ensure that this sticks? It must be passed by Congress.
— Patriot Girl 🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️🤍💙 (@Grid_Girl31) September 28, 2026
And if American voters want it kept that way,
THEN STOP ELECTING MARXIST DEMOCRATS TO PUBLIC OFFICE.
— Edward Mondini (@EdwardMondini) September 28, 2026
So, basically what Gloria Steinem and every other Boomer grandma that burned her bra in the 60s wanted in the first place.
— CenTex Lake Rat (@CenTexLakeRat) September 28, 2026
Great news for all biological women and girl athletes in America!
No more cheating biological males allowed!— Elizabeth Le (@ElizabethLevi20) September 29, 2026
I’m no fan of Trump but he’s absolutely right on Title IX protections based on sex, and not on a nebulous, nontangible subjective feeling.
— NW Luna (@DrNWLuna) September 29, 2026
Thank you for protecting girls!!! This is HUGE!!! Common sense wins again!!
— Carolina Castillo (@CaroCastilloCC) September 28, 2026
Tell Washington state that
Parents are still fighting to keep men out of girls sports
And locker rooms— Kkjj (@Kkjj296779Kkjj) September 28, 2026
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