# 2025-17428: DOE Pushes Back Timeline for Ending Sex Discrimination Safeguards in Education

2025-17428, Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, is a Federal Register rule from Energy Department published 2025-09-10, effective The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," published on May 16, 2025. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-17428
- Title: Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Energy Department
- Citation: 90 FR 43540
- Published: 2025-09-10
- Effective: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," published on May 16, 2025.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1903-AA22
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

DOE Pushes Back Timeline for Ending Sex Discrimination Safeguards in Education

## Summary

The Department of Energy is pushing back the start date for canceling rules that stop discrimination based on sex in education programs getting federal money. This change affects schools and programs that rely on government funds and gives them more time to adjust. No new costs or savings are expected right now, just a delay to keep things smooth.

## Abstract

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," published on May 16, 2025.

## Effects PRIA read

- Delay in Rescinding Sex-Discrimination Rules: benefit, low. The Department of Energy is delaying the effective date of its May 16, 2025 direct final rule that would rescind regulations prohibiting sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds. This delay gives schools and federally funded programs more time to adjust, and the agency says…

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## Sources
- [2025-17428 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/10/2025-17428/rescinding-regulations-related-to-nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or)
- [2025-17428 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-10/pdf/2025-17428.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-17428 (as of 2026-06-08).