The Department of Education is looking into two universities and state athletic associations to enable trans athletes to compete with women's sports teams in accordance with an executive order signed by President Trump on Wednesday.
The Department of Education's Civil Rights Office announced Thursday that it would begin an investigation into “apparent Title IX violations” by San Jose State University, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), and the Massachusetts Interregnational Athletic Association (MIAA).
Trump's executive order, which aims to widely prevent trans athletes from competing in girls and women's sports, declares it a violation of Title IX. To enable trans students to participate in gender identity and optimal athletic teams.
“We are notifying all schools of taxpayer dollars: if a man takes over a female sports team or breaks into a locker room, he will be investigated for a violation of Title IX and risks of federal funding. There's,” Trump said Wednesday at the White House at the signing ceremony.
Athletic Associations usually don't receive money from the federal government, and Penn is a private university.
Trump has signed Order. This could also complicate the country's role as hosting the upcoming summer Olympics. In women's sports.
Gaines placed fifth in the 2022 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, and fifth with former Penn athlete Lia Thomas at the Education Department's Research Center before making a campaign against comprehensive athletics policy. It's already begun.
After staying gender for more than a year, Thomas was allowed to swim on the school's girls' team, becoming the first openly trans woman to win the NCAA Division I title in 2022.
NCAA Board of Directors It was announced on Thursday Transgender athletes are no longer eligible to compete with women's college sports teams, citing Trump's order. NCAA president Charlie Baker testified before a Senate committee in December that there are less than 10 trans athletes who currently know who is competing in college sports.
in News ReleaseThomas' former teammate Paula Scanlan frequently defends female sports trans athletes alongside Gaines, saying, “Deal with Title IX violations about such serious female athletes.” I am deeply grateful to the Ministry of Education.”
She added that her alma mater had forced her to compete with Thomas, whom she called “male,” and share a locker room. “We look forward to holding higher education institutions that have encouraged this to be accountable,” she said.
Penn, who is Trump's alma mater, did not immediately return a request for comment.
In an emailed statement, San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente Matson said the school “will be treated fairly, free from discrimination, and the rights and protections granted under it.” He said he is committed to ensuring that it is given: federal and state laws, including privacy rights.”
“We have recently been notified that the U.S. Department of Education has launched a directive investigation relating to Title IX in light of President Trump's executive order regarding athletics participation. As with the federal investigation, we have We will be fully involved in the process, followed established procedures and remain transparent in accordance with all applicable laws,” Teniente Matson said.
“We are complying with legal and regulatory requirements, but San Jose continues to act within its power to support the value that defines us as an institution,” she added. “Our focus remains our values, including fostering a compassion-fostering environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive. We are a place of learning, respect and opportunity for everyone. He remains immovable in his role as.
San Jose State opened fire late last year after it was reported that a trans athlete was competing in the school's women's volleyball team. Students who have been part of the women's team for the past three seasons have not spoken publicly about how she identifies, and the university has not commented on her gender.
In November, a federal judge ruled that athletes could continue to compete on the girls' team after athletes confiscated a match against San Jose State in protest and several female athletes sued the school.
In an email, the MIAA said it had been notified of the Department of Education's investigation and asked for an attorney, including the state attorney general.
“MIAA has historically complied with all applicable federal and state laws,” the organization says.
According to the education department, the athletic association has allowed trans athletes to compete on girls' high school basketball teams, urging the other team to be confiscated after three players were reportedly injured. I did. The department did not specify which schools were involved in the conflict.
Miaa's Handbook Students say they should not be excluded from participating in unity sports that are consistent with “authentic gender identity.”
