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Transgender students protected at school by Title IX, Department of Education says

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The Education Department says Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The move reverses the Trump administration's stance that gay and transgender students are not protected by the law. "Our LGBTQ+ students have the same rights and deserve the same protections," Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says.

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Yahoo News

Transgender students protected at school by Title IX, Department of Education says

The ruling on discrimination comes amid a debate over whether transgender athletes can compete in sports that match their gender identities.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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USA Today

Transgender students protected at school by Title IX, Department of Education says

The ruling on discrimination comes amid a debate over whether transgender girls can compete in sports that match their gender identities.

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

Education Department says Title IX protections apply to LGBTQ students

The Education Department on Wednesday issued guidance that Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a reversal of the Trump administration's stance that gay and transgender students are not protected by the law.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, Dept. of Education says

The Department of Education said Wednesday it would interpret Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to include cases of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.“The Supreme Court has upheld the right for LGBTQ+ people to live and work without fear of harassment, exclusion, and discrimination ...

3 years ago·United States

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