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HHS Finds Maine Schools in Violation of Title IX Amidst Trump’s Executive Order

Maine educational institutions face HHS investigations for violating Title IX by allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports, risking federal funding.

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Updated: Mar 17th, 2025, 8:15 PM ET

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School are in violation of Title IX. This follows allegations that Maine plans to defy President Trump's executive order prohibiting biological males from competing in women's sports. The OCR is offering the institutions a chance to resolve the issue within 10 days to avoid referral to the DOJ. Republicans urge Governor Mills to comply due to potential loss of federal funding for K-12 schools.

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