Maine responds to Trump admin's declaration state violated Title IX by allowing transgenders in girls sports

President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights found the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School in violation of Title IX for allowing trans athletes to compete in girls sports, prompting a response from the MPA defending their policy in accordance with Maine State Law. DHHS gave Maine 10 days to resolve the issue or face action from the U.S. Department of Justice, sparking a debate in the Maine legislature over the conflict between Trump’s executive order and state law regarding athletic participation based on gender identity.

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