The rights of LGBTQ students would become enshrined in federal law and victims of campus sexual assault would gain new protections under new rules proposed by the Biden administration
The federal government plans to expand the rights of campus sexual assault victims and LGBTQ students at colleges across the country under Title IX. Although welcomed by survivors and LGBTQ advocates, the new rules are controversial among conservatives.
The Biden administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday, acting to expand protections for LGBTQ2S+ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct.
The goal is to expand protections for LGBTQ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges’ responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct.