Press Statement  Education Secretary Tutwiler's Statement on Title IX Announcement

Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter to K-12 schools and institutions of higher education advising educators and administrators that the department’s Office for Civil Rights will enforce the Trump Administration’s 2020 Title IX Rule.

Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler:

“It is incumbent on schools and school administrators to create a culture in which all students feel safe, supported, and fully included, including in athletics. While today’s announcement is a disappointment, I am proud that in Massachusetts our state constitution has strong, comprehensive protections for LGBTQ+ students who deserve to live and learn as their full, authentic self. We remain committed to protecting students against discrimination on account of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.”