Biden Administration Withdraws Proposed Title IX Rule on Transgender Athletes

The decision halts efforts to finalize protections for transgender student-athletes, citing public feedback, ongoing lawsuits, and a lack of time before the transition to the next administration.

The Biden administration has withdrawn a proposed Title IX amendment that would have prohibited outright bans on transgender athletes competing based on their gender identity.
The Department of Education cited over 150,000 public comments, mixed feedback, and multiple ongoing lawsuits as reasons for the withdrawal.
The rule, initially proposed in April 2023, faced delays and significant opposition from both supporters and critics of transgender rights in sports.
The decision prevents the incoming Trump administration from quickly revising and implementing the rule to align with its policy agenda.
Advocates and opponents alike remain divided, with some expressing disappointment over the lack of finalized protections and others praising the withdrawal as a step toward preserving fairness in women's sports.