Ex-Pitt Players Sue Coach Over Hostile Environment
#CollegeBasketball #TitleIXSix former University of Pittsburgh women's basketball players are suing the school and head coach Tory Verdi. They allege he created a hostile environment, psychologically abused them, and retaliated against complaints. The university denies the claims. read more
Trump Targets Trans Athlete Policy at San Jose State
#TransgenderSports #TitleIXThe Trump administration says San Jose State violated Title IX by allowing a transgender athlete on its women's volleyball team. It demands the university adopt strict gender definitions, adjust records, and apologize. Rejecting the deal risks a federal lawsuit and lost funding. read more
Cuny's Graduate Center Removes Protections for Pregnant Students Under Trump
#Cuny #TitleIXCuny’s Graduate Center has removed protections for pregnant students following a Trump administration move that affects liability in sexual misconduct cases. The change includes no longer providing students with Title IX information. Critics argue the rollback contradicts claims about supporting families. read more
"Florida Basketball Coach Cleared of Allegations After Title IX Investigation"
#Florida #TitleIXFlorida basketball coach Todd Golden was cleared of stalking and harassment allegations after a Title IX investigation found no evidence to support the claims. The school supported him, mentioning a commitment to privacy and integrity, amidst ongoing cases against assistant coach Taurean Green. read more
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden's LGBT+ Student Protections Under Title IX
#LGBT #TitleIXA federal judge has rejected President Biden's Title IX changes aimed at protecting LGBT+ students from discrimination, ruling the rules were "arbitrary and capricious," as they expanded sex-based discrimination protections to include gender identity. + read more
School District Criticized for Mishandling Sexual Harassment Reports
#TitleIX #SchoolHarassmentA federal investigation found Owasso Public Schools in Oklahoma failed to protect students from harassment, violating Title IX. The district's inaction in handling reports of sexual harassment, including incidents involving Nex Benedict, led to a resolution agreement to ensure student safety. read more
#TitleIX #TransgenderRights
Federal judges, many Republican-appointed, are halting Joe Biden's efforts to protect transgender children in schools across 10 states, blocking policies meant to safeguard LGBT+ students based on Title IX protections. GOP lawsuits challenge the expanded rules, hinting at a likely Supreme Court decision. read more
#TransgenderRights #TitleIX
Conservative states challenge federal rule protecting transgender students at schools, arguing it infringes on states' rights. Lawsuits filed in multiple federal courts as states claim new regulations violate Title IX and could impact sports participation. read more
#TransgenderRights #TitleIX
A federal appeals court in the US overturns West Virginia's ban on transgender girls participating in girls' sports teams, citing violations of Title IX. The ruling comes after 13-year-old transgender girl Becky Pepper-Jackson challenged the state's "Save Women's Sports Act." read more