The Biden Administration Has Redefined ‘Sex.’ What Does That Mean for Schools?

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Daily Signal

The Biden administration now says that “sex” means “gender identity.” So, what does this mean for K-12 teachers?

In a new regulation released last week, the Biden administration changed the definition of “sex” in a crucial civil rights law that was originally designed to protect women. Title IX of the Civil Rights Act says that schools cannot discriminate against individuals based on sex, which gave women better access to higher education and athletics.

But the Biden administration has swapped “sex” for “gender,” which will allow biological males access to females’ bathrooms, locker rooms, sports competitions, etc.

K-12 educators around the country are wondering what to do next, because this rule would have major implications for school facilities and athletic teams.

 

Washington wants schools to change their harassment policies, too, because the new rule says individuals could face charges of harassment if they address someone according to his or her sex instead of “gender” choice.

Our advice to educators: Wait.

The Biden administration’s rule violates numerous administrative laws and constitutional free-speech provisions, not to mention women’s civil rights. The rule goes into effect Aug. 1, and we forecast a long, hot summer of litigation that will stall and should ultimately overturn this rule.