US Department of Education orders Maine to comply with Title IX or face funding cuts

The US Department of Education has found the Maine Department of Education in violation of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. The investigation revealed policies allowing boys to compete in girls' sports and access female facilities. The MDOE faces a 10-day deadline to comply with a proposed resolution or risk losing federal funding. The resolution includes actions to protect female athletes and ensure Title IX compliance across Maine's public schools.