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Education Department Is Threatening to Cut All Federal Funding for Maine Schools

Last updated: April 11, 2025 5:27 pm
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The Trump administration’s ongoing battle with the state of Maine over transgender athletes in girls’ sports teams has escalated, with the Department of Education announcing its decision to cut off all federal funding for the state’s public schools. This move comes after Maine failed to comply with President Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.

Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, has stood firm in her defense of the state’s human rights law, which prohibits discrimination based on gender identity. She has argued that any changes to the law must be made by the Legislature, not through executive orders. Despite her reluctance to publicly express her views on transgender athletes in girls’ sports, Governor Mills has acknowledged that it is a contentious issue that merits discussion.

In response to Maine’s defiance, the Education Department has initiated proceedings to terminate the state’s K-12 funding, amounting to $249 million in the 2024 fiscal year. Craig Trainor, the department’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, criticized Maine’s leadership for prioritizing what he called an “extremist ideological agenda” over the safety, privacy, and dignity of students.

The Education Department’s actions have sparked a legal showdown, with Maine refusing to change its law and acknowledging an impasse in negotiations. Assistant State Attorney General Sarah A. Forster argued that Title IX does not prohibit schools from allowing transgender girls and women to participate in girls’ sports teams, citing previous court rulings in support of transgender inclusion.

Meanwhile, the Maine Principals’ Association has confirmed that there are currently two transgender girls competing on girls’ teams among the 151 public and private high schools under its supervision. The Trump administration has intensified its scrutiny of Maine’s education system, freezing funding for school meals programs and facing legal challenges from the state.

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As the legal battle unfolds, questions arise about the administration’s interpretation of civil rights law and its authority to withhold federal funds allocated by Congress. The Department of Justice is expected to pursue legal action against Maine to enforce compliance with the executive order.

The controversy surrounding transgender athletes in school sports is not unique to Maine, as similar disputes have emerged in other states. Next week, a Federal District Court in New Hampshire will hear arguments regarding the administration’s threat to cut off Title I funds to schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Democrats, teachers’ unions, and civil rights groups have challenged the administration’s actions in federal court, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court showdown on the issue.

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