How will the Trump administration approach Title IX?

By Della Fowler/Kent State NewsLab‘

The interpretation and enforcement of Title IX is subject to change with each administration. So when President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month, changes to women’s sports may follow.

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. from K-12 programs to collegiate athletics it has had a profound impact on women’s sports, requiring schools and universities to provide equal opportunities for female athletes.

The outgoing Biden administration interpreted the law in a way that protected trans athletes.

Still, a 2022 USA Today investigation found 87% of FBS — the highest level of college football in the United States — athletic departments were not compliant with Title IX under the Biden administration.

Della Fowler spoke to experts and voters about what may change in 2025.

This story was originally published by the Kent State NewsLab, a collaborative news outlet publishing journalism by Kent State students.