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More than a dozen Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over new Title IX regulations that include protections for transgender students. The Education Department unveiled the final changes to Title IX, which also cover discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The lawsuits argue that the new regulations are "plainly illegal" and undermine protections for cisgender students. The regulations would also prevent states from enforcing laws that bar transgender student-athletes from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. The legal battle with the White House increases the likelihood that the measures will be blocked in court before taking effect. The administration's Title IX revamp would also bolster nondiscrimination protections for pregnant students and change how schools handle claims of sexual harassment and assault. If the lawsuits are successful, it would deal a significant blow to LGBTQ students, especially in the South where most of the lawsuits were filed. Elections have consequences for the long-term trajectory of any litigation on this matter.
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California
Since California shut down its state juvenile facilities and transitioned the responsibility to county control, the juvenile justice system has seen a varied response. Some counties have introduced new educational programs for incarcerated youths, while others grapple with basic safety concerns. The closure of the state's Division of Juvenile Justice was met with mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a step toward necessary reform and others skeptical about immediate improvements in longstanding issues like violence and educational deficits. The transition, enforced by Senate Bill 823, aims to provide a less restrictive environment for rehabilitation and reduce confinement, mandating that youth stay within their home counties. This has led to the development of Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF) for those committing serious offenses, and these facilities are now operational in 36 of California’s 58 counties. However, the shift has highlighted significant challenges, including disparities in how counties manage these facilities. The Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) oversees this new structure, providing guidance and resources but without regulatory power to enforce changes. It’s working on improving transparency and educational outcomes with initiatives like a database for tracking academic progress and developing special curricula for older learners.
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Texas
Torrential rain in the Houston area has caused widespread flooding, leading to mandatory evacuation orders for some residents. Heavy rains in Texas have stranded motorists, flooded streets, and closed schools. The National Weather Service reports that southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana have received over 2 feet of rain in some areas. The San Jacinto River is a major concern as it is expected to continue rising with more rain and the release of extra water from a full reservoir. Videos on social media show flooded roadways and partially submerged tractor-trailers. While no injuries or deaths have been reported, at least nine people have been rescued from rising water. Evacuation orders have been issued for areas along the river, and residents have been urged to leave or prepare for being stranded for several days. More than a dozen school districts north of Houston have canceled for today because of the weather and shelters opened in some communities.
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Florida
Student protestors across Florida are continuing calls for their universities to divest from defense companies and weapons manufacturers they say are supplying the Israeli military amid its ongoing campaign in Gaza. The University of South Florida Student Government has passed a resolution calling on the school to divest from Hewlett Packard, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Caterpillar, while protesters at the University of North Florida are calling on the school to end its relationships with Haifa University in Israel, and Florida State University protesters are asking the campus chapters of Chabad and Hillel to end their participation in the Birthright Israel program. Around 100 University of Central Florida students staged a protest on Saturday afternoon at Memory Mall as graduation ceremonies continued, with the protest falling on the anniversary of the 1970 Kent State shootings.
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