The U.S. Education Department announced the immediate removal of the nonbinary gender identity option from the FAFSA, shifting back to sex-based identifiers. Acting under secretary James Bergeron stated that this change aligns with 'biological reality.' The option was initially added in 2023 under the Biden administration, while recent executive orders under President Trump emphasize a binary understanding of sex. Additionally, the department aims to address previous administrative failures and expedite the FAFSA process, ensuring timely releases and improved access in the coming years.
The U.S. Education Department is eliminating the nonbinary gender identity option from the FAFSA, reverting to a focus on biological sex identifiers.
Acting under secretary of education James Bergeron stated that the change reflects 'biological reality,' shifting attention from gender identity.
Bergeron emphasized the need to 'correct the failures of the last administration' and improve access to the FAFSA.
The department is addressing previous administration's incomplete features, with a goal of timely FAFSA releases for upcoming academic years.
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