Maine Defies Trump Administration, Rejects Title IX Agreement
Facing a Trump-era Title IX violation for allowing transgender athletes in girls’ sports, Maine’s Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School refused a federal compliance agreement. These entities cite the Maine Human Rights Act, which prohibits gender identity discrimination, as the reason for non-compliance. Refusal to sign the agreement risks referral to the U.S. Department of Justice. The Maine Attorney General’s office, representing the Department of Education, has yet to comment on their decision.
John Q. Hosedrinker