April 10, 2025

Episode 92 Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities

30 minutes

This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the lens of where we are and where we’re headed. From the impact of the 2020 regulations and the recent vacating of the 2024 regulations, to current executive orders, investigations, and state laws shaping implementation today, our team looks ahead at what future federal guidance may hold. Lozano Smith Title IX gurus Monica Batanero, Sarah Fama, and Emma Sol join host Sloan Simmons for this timely discussion to help school leaders navigate the rapid legal changes.

Show Notes & References

2:14 – The current buzz around Title IX

3:35 – 2024 Title IX Regulations vacated by January 9, 2025 Kentucky court case (Tennessee v. Cardona, 2:24-cv-00072)

5:15 – Ensuring compliance with the 2020 Regulations

7:51 – Other policies impacted by removal of the 2024 Regulations

8:45 – Potential for drafting future Title IX Regulations to have less back and forth change between administrations

12:21 – Executive orders impacting Title IX (See (1) Client News Brief 7; (2) Client News Brief 11; (3) Client News Brief 12)

12:56 – January 20, 2025 Executive Order

13:29 – Podcast Episode 78 At Last! The New Title IX Regulations Are Here – What You Need to Know

16:14 – California Education Code section 221.5 (f)

17:23 – Maine Department of Education letter

22:40 – Roe v. Critchfield (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2025), Case No. 23-2807, __ F.4th __ (Client News Brief 14 – April 2025)

27:48 – Closing thoughts

29:14 – Lozano Smith’s Federal Policy and Guidance Developments resource page

For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this podcast episode does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.

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