Texas Faces Billions in Losses Over LGBTQ Directive
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Texas at risk of losing billions in federal funds over Abbott's LGBTQ directive, Democrats warn.
Texas colleges and universities are at risk of losing billions in federal funding if they follow Governor Greg Abbott's directive to disregard a new federal rule that enhances nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ students, according to a letter sent by four House Democrats to the state's Higher Education Coordinating Board on Monday.
The letter, spearheaded by Rep. Jasmine Crockett and endorsed by Democratic Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Al Green, and Sheila Jackson Lee, accuses Abbott and other officials of using schools as "political pawns" by rejecting the Biden administration's rule.
The new rule, set to go into effect on August 1, covers discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time under Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in schools and education programs that receive government funding.
However, Abbott has opposed these changes, labeling them as "illegal" and declaring that Texas will not implement them. The letter warns that failure to align policies with the upcoming Title IX revisions could have severe consequences, including the loss of federal funding that would hinder institutions' ability to provide scholarships and put educational opportunities at risk for many aspiring Texas students.
The letter comes as Texas continues to grapple with the issue of LGBTQ rights. In recent years, the state has faced criticism for its so-called "bathroom bill" and other measures that critics say discriminate against LGBTQ individuals.
Meanwhile, some conservatives have praised Abbott for standing up to what they see as federal overreach. However, the potential loss of billions in federal funding could have serious consequences for Texas's education system and its students.
As the debate over LGBTQ rights continues, it remains to be seen how Texas will navigate this complex issue and what impact it will have on the state's education system and its students.
Sources:
patriotpost.us
publishedreporter.com
rmx.news
Texas colleges and universities are at risk of losing billions in federal funding if they follow Governor Greg Abbott's directive to disregard a new federal rule that enhances nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ students, according to a letter sent by four House Democrats to the state's Higher Education Coordinating Board on Monday.
The letter, spearheaded by Rep. Jasmine Crockett and endorsed by Democratic Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Al Green, and Sheila Jackson Lee, accuses Abbott and other officials of using schools as "political pawns" by rejecting the Biden administration's rule.
The new rule, set to go into effect on August 1, covers discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time under Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in schools and education programs that receive government funding.
However, Abbott has opposed these changes, labeling them as "illegal" and declaring that Texas will not implement them. The letter warns that failure to align policies with the upcoming Title IX revisions could have severe consequences, including the loss of federal funding that would hinder institutions' ability to provide scholarships and put educational opportunities at risk for many aspiring Texas students.
The letter comes as Texas continues to grapple with the issue of LGBTQ rights. In recent years, the state has faced criticism for its so-called "bathroom bill" and other measures that critics say discriminate against LGBTQ individuals.
Meanwhile, some conservatives have praised Abbott for standing up to what they see as federal overreach. However, the potential loss of billions in federal funding could have serious consequences for Texas's education system and its students.
As the debate over LGBTQ rights continues, it remains to be seen how Texas will navigate this complex issue and what impact it will have on the state's education system and its students.
Sources:
patriotpost.us
publishedreporter.com
rmx.news
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