The rights of transgender and gay students are protected at school by Title IX, President Joe Biden's administration said Wednesday.⁠ ⁠ The Education Department's new interpretation is a reversal of Trump-era guidance that said those students were not protected by any federal laws.⁠ ⁠ “The Supreme Court has upheld the right for LGBTQ+ people to live and work without fear of harassment, exclusion, and discrimination – and our LGBTQ+ students have the same rights and deserve the same protections," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement.⁠ ⁠ The announcement comes not only during Pride month, but also during a national debate over transgender athletes and a wave of anti-trans legislation from GOP-led state legislatures.⁠ ⁠ 🔗: Go to the link in our bio to read more. | #transgender #transgenderstudents #departmentofeducation