Utah Lawmakers Reject Biden's Title IX Protections for Transgender Students

State votes to enforce local laws over federal guidelines, risking significant federal education funding.

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.