The Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era policy that extended sex discrimination protections under Title IX to include L. G. B.

T. Q. people, replacing it with rules that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says reduce confusion for parents and students. The change reverses Biden administration reforms that expanded the scope of sexual harassment investigations, requiring schools to address misconduct at all school events regardless of location and lowering the burden of proof to 'preponderance of evidence.' Advocates for sexual assault survivors warn the rollback weakens protections, arguing that sexual harassment and assault remain pervasive in schools and calling for stronger enforcement of existing laws.

The new rule codifies how the Trump administration has enforced Title IX, referencing court decisions that struck down Biden-era protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation, while noting it effects no change to current substantive law.