How federal laws set the baseline for women’s health, safety, and access
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact
Education
As of December 2025 — Gender equity in education depends heavily on local policy and school leadership. Federal oversight has weakened, leaving protections for pregnant, LGBTQ+, and students facing harassment inconsistent. DOE’s new degree classifications have also sparked concerns that women-dominated fields are being devalued. With uneven enforcement and shrinking support, fairness varies across schools and colleges.
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How federal laws set the baseline for women’s health, safety, and access
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact
How laws, courts, and access shape what “protected” really means
The word “protected” sounds definitive. In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed
Professional degrees reclassified for predominantly female professions
In November, the U.S. Department of Education proposed a definition change that could reshape access to graduate programs in
Federal investigation tests Oregon’s trans-inclusive school policies
In 2025, federal officials opened an investigation into Oregon school districts’ policies allowing transgender students to participate in school sports
Transgender students targeted in new VA state directive
Governor Youngkin’s October 2025 directive instructs Virginia state officials to create new rules restricting transgender students’ access to girls’
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