Feds Scrap Anti-Sex Discrimination Rules for Schools and Programs
Published Date: 9/22/2025
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Summary
The Department of Energy is officially canceling rules that stopped discrimination based on sex in education programs getting federal money. This change affects schools and programs that rely on federal funds, and the deadline for this update is now December 9, 2025. While it might shake things up, no new costs or savings are expected right away.
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DOE Rescinds Sex Nondiscrimination Rules
The Department of Energy is rescinding regulations related to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex for education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. The published correction changes the date in the rule to December 9, 2025. This means the DOE regulation text is being removed or changed as of that corrected date.
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