# Department of Education Rescinds Title IX Rewrite

The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the Biden Administration's 2024 Title IX regulation and reinstated the 2020 Title IX rule originally promulgated under the previous administration. This regulatory reversal restores prior guidance on sex discrimination protections in federally funded educational programs, directly impacting compliance requirements for educational institutions receiving federal funds. Procurement professionals and contractors supporting educational entities should anticipate adjustments in compliance-related services, training, and enforcement activities tied to Title IX regulations.

- Educational institutions must realign their policies and compliance programs to the reinstated 2020 Title IX standards, affecting federally funded program requirements.
- Compliance service providers and legal consultants may see increased demand to assist institutions in navigating the reinstated regulatory framework.
- Agencies and contractors involved in Title IX enforcement and investigations should update operational procedures to reflect the restored guidance.
- This change underscores the importance of monitoring regulatory shifts that affect federal funding conditions and associated procurement opportunities in education.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Education (ED)
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- California Department of Education (CDE)
- California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
- Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

### Key Quotes
> We will continue to relentlessly champion equal opportunity for all Americans and hold accountable any school or college that violates the rights, privacy, or athletic opportunities of our women and girls.
> — Linda McMahon, U.S. Secretary of Education

### Sources
- [U.S. Department of Education Formally Rescinds the Biden Administration’s Illegal Title IX Rewrite, Reinstating the 2020 Regulation | U.S. Department of Education](https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-formally-rescinds-biden-administrations-illegal-title-ix-rewrite-reinstating-2020-regulation) - ED