The U.S. Department of Education is facing a delay in finalizing the new version of Title IX regulations due to a record number of public comments. The department had aimed to complete the task by October, but this target appears unattainable now. The proposed changes focus on enhancing the protections for students who have experienced sexual harassment and assault at school and ensuring that LGBTQI+ students are shielded from discrimination.
However, it seems the sheer volume of feedback received from the public, which is unprecedented, is likely to postpone the finalization. According to Patricia Hamill, co-chair of the Clark Hill’s Title IX and campus discipline practice, the Department of Education will need to shore things up strategically, especially if the direction they’re moving in will inevitably lead to litigation.
Further details about the regulations, the nature of the public feedback, and the potential impact on students can be found in the original article on law.com.