New federal regulations that expand the definition of what qualifies as discrimination on the basis of sex are set to take effect Aug. 1, and some local entities are saying schools and districts should consult legal counsel.
The regulations, which have faced legal challenges in other parts of the country, come out of Title IX, a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding, including discrimination against transgender students.
The hot-button issue has been a topic at school board meetings across the Valley. With the expanded rules, it could get hotter.
