Trump Administration Revokes Title IX Guidance on Athlete Compensation

The decision overturns Biden-era policies on gender equity in NIL payments and aligns with recent executive orders on transgender athletes.

The Department of Education has rescinded guidance requiring equitable distribution of name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments between male and female athletes under Title IX.
The Trump administration argues that Title IX does not mandate proportional allocation of NIL revenues, stating such payments are market-driven and not equivalent to financial aid.
This decision follows a Trump executive order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports, citing compliance with Title IX.
Critics, including advocates for gender equity in sports, argue the decision undermines protections for women and may face legal challenges from female athletes.
Transgender teens in New Hampshire have filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s orders, claiming they violate constitutional protections and threaten their participation in sports.