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Understanding Title IX: Key element in educational equality debate
The federal civil rights law, which was passed in 1972, ensures a right to equal treatment in educational spaces.
Bill to ban transgender athletes from girls, women’s sports teams fails to advance in U.S. Senate
Susan Collins, a Republican, voted to advance the bill, while Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, voted ...
Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law
The administration's threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to ...
Fact Check Team: Title IX investigation into Maine's DOE launched after Trump, Gov. clash
The Trump administration has initiated a Title IX investigation into Maine's Department of Education, accusing the state of ...
No, Maine's governor didn't say state would stop paying federal taxes
Gov. Janet Mills released two statements addressing President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding, but neither ...
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Despite Trump’s threats, withholding federal funds from schools easier said than done
The Education Department has never withheld funds as the result of a civil rights investigation. Will that remain true?
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What is Title IX? A legal expert explains
Legal questions continue after President Donald Trump said he'd pull federal funding for Maine if they didn't comply with his ...
Maine bill aims to ban transgender students from sports, bathrooms
A proposed bill announced Wednesday has sparked debate about transgender athletes participating in girls sports in Maine.
Maine faces threat of federal lawsuit over transgender policies
The U.S. Attorney General's office is threatening to sue Maine if the state does not stop allowing transgender athletes to ...