"Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protections Amid LGBTQ+ and Transgender Sports Controversy"

New federal regulations under Title IX will prevent colleges and coaches from suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct while investigations are ongoing, with due process provisions set to go into effect on August 1. The regulations also address conflicts between Title IX administrators and law enforcement during investigations, undo several DeVos administration regulations, and emphasize the need for a prompt process even while a criminal justice process is pending. The new rules have received mixed reactions from Title IX practitioners and athletic departments, with advocates for both survivors and accused students expressing concerns about potential abuse of the increased flexibility provided to universities.