Trump administration weighs withholding education funding to California over transgender athletes
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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that the Trump administration may cut education funding to California schools over the state's policies that allow transgender athletes to compete on teams corresponding with their gender identity. McMahon emphasized that California is not compliant with Title IX regulations, asserting that educational funding might be affected if the state continues on this path. California officials defend their stance, claiming it aligns with state laws, resulting in increased tensions between the state's leadership and the Trump administration, which has previously taken provocative actions against California.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the Trump administration might withhold education funding from California over policies on transgender athletes allegedly violating federal law.
The administration argues that California's allowance for transgender athletes to compete based on their identified gender breaches federal Title IX regulations regarding sex discrimination.
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