Biden be givin' the teacher unions the power to rule the seas of Dem campaigns with his Title IX rules! Arrr!
2024-04-19
Arrr, ye scallywags in the Department of Education have taken down the Trump-era Title IX reforms! Aye, the teachers unions be celebratin' this victory, as they have been pushin' for this change like a pirate searchin' for buried treasure. Aye, let the party begin!
In a victory for powerful teachers unions, the Biden administration finalized revised Title IX regulations that dismantle Trump-era actions. The regulations aim to strengthen protections from sex-based harassment and prevent discrimination based on gender identity. The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association, heavily advocating for these regulations, have funneled millions to Democrat-aligned political action committees. AFT President Randi Weingarten supported the Biden administration's rules as removing dangerous regulations and promoting equal access to education. NEA President Rebecca Pringle praised the regulations for expanding Title IX protections to include transgender students and prohibiting discriminatory practices.The regulations also undo sexual assault due process rules implemented by the Trump administration. Schools will no longer require live hearings for cross-examination, and the standard of proof will be the "preponderance of the evidence." The Department of Education faced delays in finalizing the regulations due to over 240,000 public comments. Civil liberties and conservative groups have urged the Biden administration to preserve the 2020 regulations.