"The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights will evaluate if Smith College violated Title IX by 'allowing biological males into women's intimate spaces'."
"Smith College is fully committed to its institutional values, including compliance with civil rights laws."
"Their online admissions page currently details that all students who self-identify as women are welcome to apply, including 'cis, trans, and nonbinary women'."
The Trump administration's Department of Education has initiated an investigation into Smith College for a possible Title IX violation due to its trans-inclusive acceptance policy. This action aligns with the administration's broader efforts to restrict transgender rights in higher education, following a January 2025 executive order defining gender based on sex assigned at birth. Smith College has maintained a policy since 2015 that welcomes all students who self-identify as women, including cis, trans, and nonbinary individuals, and asserts its commitment to civil rights laws.
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