The Trump administration has decided to restore funding for a Maine child nutrition program which had been frozen due to disputes over transgender athletes and compliance with Title IX regulations. The Maine Attorney General reported the lawsuit against the USDA has been dropped following the agreement. This decision is crucial for Maine's funding, which includes over $1.8 million for the fiscal year. The resolution reflects the state's need for continued financial support to feed children and vulnerable adults amidst tensions with federal policies regarding gender in sports.
It's unfortunate that my office had to resort to federal court just to get USDA to comply with the law and its own regulations, but we are pleased that the lawsuit has now been resolved and that Maine will continue to receive funds as directed by Congress to feed children and vulnerable adults.
The decision stemmed from a disagreement between the state and federal governments over whether Maine was complying with Title IX, the federal law that bans discrimination in education based on sex.
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