Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders signed an executive order in response to President Biden's new Title IX regulations that added protections for transgender athletes, stating that sex should be based on biological differences between men and women, not on gender identity.
Key Points
Sanders opposes Biden's new Title IX regulations
Emphasis on the importance of biology in determining sex
States taking legal action against the Department of Education over Title IX changes
Pros
Protecting the rights of female athletes
Enforcing state laws guaranteeing student privacy
Challenging the overhaul of Title IX regarding gender identity
Cons
Critics argue that the change could lead to discrimination based on gender identity
Legal battles and disputes over the interpretation of Title IX regulations