Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free From Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
Education Department Ordered to Protect Students From Sex Discrimination
What it does
The Secretary of Education must review agency regulations and guidance within 100 days and recommend suspending, revising, or rescinding inconsistent actions.
Real-world impact
- Requires a 100-day review of education regulations and guidance by Education officials.
- Could suspend, revise, or rescind rules inconsistent with protections against sex discrimination.
- May lead to increased enforcement and require schools to support students harmed by harassment.
Topics
Summary
This order directs the Education Department to ensure that all students have an educational environment free from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Within 100 days, the Secretary of Education, with the Attorney General, must review existing regulations, guidance, and policies and report findings to the Office of Management and Budget. The department may suspend, revise, or rescind inconsistent actions and consider stronger enforcement to ensure schools provide fair procedures and support for affected students.
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