US Energy Department delays removing rules against sex discrimination in schools

The US Department of Energy is delaying the effective date of a rule that would remove protections against sex discrimination in education programs. This means the existing rules, which prevent discrimination based on sex, will remain in place for longer.

The previous administration tried to roll back rules that protect students from sex discrimination in schools receiving federal money. This delay means those protections stay in effect, at least for now. It signals that the current administration is not eager to remove these rules, which could affect how schools handle issues like sexual harassment and gender identity.