Title IX, an educational law signed in 1972, was a law designed for the federal school system to prevent discrimination based on gender (justice.gov). At the beginning of the 21st century, this law is back in the spotlight in America today. The controversy now is much different than it was back in the 1970’s.
In May of 2016 President Obama ordered all school systems to respect the bathroom choices of transgender students in the U.S. The administration used the threat of losing federal funds as an incentive to comply. After this order was received, 13 states responded by suing the federal government. The matter was brought to court and Texas federal judge Reed O’Connor sided with the states on August 21st. The courts stopped this order
In May of 2016 President Obama ordered all school systems to respect the bathroom choices of transgender students in the U.S. The administration used the threat of losing federal funds as an incentive to comply. After this order was received, 13 states responded by suing the federal government. The matter was brought to court and Texas federal judge Reed O’Connor sided with the states on August 21st. The courts stopped this order