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Chester Today
By the People, for the People
Education Dept. Rescinds Title IX Agreements at Six Schools
Federal civil rights oversight will shift away from expanded gender identity policies.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:00pm
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The Department of Education's shift in Title IX enforcement aims to refocus civil rights oversight on sex-based discrimination in schools.Chester TodayThe U.S. Department of Education announced it has withdrawn portions of six previously negotiated Title IX resolution agreements with school districts and institutions. The rescinded provisions were tied to prior interpretations of the federal law that extended beyond the statute's definition of sex-based discrimination.
Why it matters
This policy shift by the Department of Education signals a return to a narrower interpretation of Title IX, focusing enforcement solely on sex-based discrimination rather than the expanded inclusion of gender identity protections that were implemented in recent years.
The details
The Department said the affected schools are no longer considered in violation of Title IX under the rescinded provisions and will not be required to comply with those specific terms moving forward. Federal officials stated the change will end oversight tied to the rescinded portions of the agreements and refocus enforcement on sex-based discrimination as defined under current policy.
- The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced the rescissions on April 12, 2026.
- A federal court in January 2025 set aside a 2024 federal rule that had expanded Title IX enforcement to include gender identity.
The players
U.S. Department of Education
The federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws in schools, including Title IX.
Kimberly Richey
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.
What they’re saying
“Today is yet another demonstration of the Trump Administration's commitment to uphold the law, protect our students, and restore common sense.”
— Kimberly Richey, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
The takeaway
This policy shift by the Department of Education signals a return to a narrower interpretation of Title IX, focusing enforcement solely on sex-based discrimination rather than the expanded inclusion of gender identity protections that were implemented in recent years.
