Education Department rescinds Biden-era gender identity language

Published September 28, 2026 5:07pm ET | Updated September 28, 2026 5:07pm ET



The Department of Education rescinded the Biden administration’s 2024 interpretation of Title IX that protected students from sex-based discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the move on Monday after a federal judge struck down the Biden-era regulations last year.

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