Overview

• The University of Maine System confirmed compliance with President Trump's executive order prohibiting male athletes from competing in women's sports, ensuring adherence to Title IX requirements.
• The USDA restored $29.78 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2024 after temporarily pausing it due to non-compliance concerns.
• UMS Chancellor Dannel Malloy expressed relief at resolving the compliance review and highlighted the importance of federal funding for the university system’s programs and research.
• The Department of Health and Human Services identified other Maine institutions, including Greely High School and the Maine Department of Education, as violating Title IX for allowing male athletes in women’s sports.
• Federal agencies warned of severe financial and legal consequences for false claims of compliance, underscoring the stakes for institutions under review.