Maine Faces Federal Deadline Over Title IX Violations in Transgender Athlete Policy

The Trump administration has given Maine 10 days to comply with a resolution agreement or risk legal action and loss of federal funding.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights determined that Maine violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
The investigation was prompted by a transgender athlete's victory in a girls' pole-vaulting championship at Greely High School.
HHS has issued a proposed resolution agreement requiring Maine to rescind its policy permitting athletic participation based on gender identity.
Governor Janet Mills has refused to comply, citing Maine's Human Rights Act, which conflicts with the Trump administration's interpretation of Title IX.
Maine risks losing federal funding and referral to the Department of Justice if it does not comply within the 10-day deadline.