Overview

• Utah's legislature passed resolutions to ignore new federal Title IX rules that protect transgender students.
• The state law mandates students use restrooms matching their biological sex, conflicting with federal guidelines.
• Governor Spencer Cox called a special session to address the conflict between state and federal regulations.
• Critics argue the decision stigmatizes transgender youth and jeopardizes essential federal funding for schools.
• The Utah State Board of Education is preparing for potential legal and financial repercussions.