Title IX & Transgender Student Rights: What to Expect Following the Biden Administration’s New Rule

Description  Challenge - Understanding how the current state of Title IX regulations apply to gender expansive students This webinar will assist faculty members, academic administrators, Title IX coordinators, and other professionals better to understand the current Title IX landscape for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive students. Key Takeaway Attendees will learn about the current state of Title IX regulations, how they apply to gender expansive students, and what to expect in the future. Overview In May 2016, the Dept. of Education and the Dept. of Justice, under the direction of the Obama administration, released a "Dear Colleague" letter that provided Title IX guidance, related to the inclusion of transgender students. Affirming the rights of transgender students in federally-funded K through 12 schools and universities across the country, the guidance was applauded by LGBTQ+ activists. However, this guidance was rescinded and replaced by the Trump administr