Schools receiving federal money would define 'sex' based on biology for anti-discrimination rules.
This bill would change how schools that get federal money define 'sex' for anti-discrimination rules under Title IX. It would specifically define 'sex' as a person's biological sex, either male or female, based on reproductive systems. This could affect how students and institutions apply these rules, taking effect immediately if signed into law.
Today, federal anti-discrimination rules for schools (Title IX) do not explicitly define "sex" in the law, leading to varying interpretations. This bill would change that by adding clear definitions for "sex," "male," and "female" based on biological reproductive characteristics, which would then guide how anti-discrimination rules are applied.
HR 8781 · 119th Congress · May 13, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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