Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
What happened
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of a direct final rule titled "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance." This direct final rule was initially published on May 16, 2025, and its effective date, after multiple delays, is now postponed until December 28, 2026. This delay is to allow the Department of Justice to act on the topic under Executive Order 14281 and Executive Order 12250. The document was signed by Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy, on June 29, 2026.
Why it matters
This delay means that the rescission of nondiscrimination regulations based on sex in education programs receiving federal funds will not take effect as planned. The Department of Justice will further review this policy, which could impact how discrimination based on sex is addressed in these educational settings.
Who it affects
- ›U.S. Department of Energy
- ›Office of Civil Rights and EEO
- ›Education programs receiving federal financial assistance
- ›Department of Justice
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