Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging new Title IX regulations introduced by the Biden administration. Murrill argues that these changes impose excessive requirements on educational institutions and undermine decades of progress in securing equal educational opportunities for women and girls.
Title IX, part of the Education Amendments of 1972, was designed to protect individuals from discrimination based on "sex," referring to biological distinctions between males and females. The Department of Education's revised rules redefine this term to include "gender identity," a concept Murrill claims lacks a clear definition.
The lawsuit, titled Louisiana v. The U.S. Department of Education, is supported by Mississippi, Montana, and Idaho. Murrill contends that the new regulations threaten free speech rights and place schools in a difficult position regarding compliance and funding.
Murrill stated, “This is all for a political agenda, ignoring significant safety concerns for young women students in pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities across Louisiana and the entire country.” She emphasized her commitment to defending children and families in Louisiana.
Several school boards have joined the lawsuit, including those from Acadia Parish to West Carroll Parish.