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RSU 5 board votes to revert Title IX–related policies after federal rules vacated
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The RSU 5 board voted to revert five district policies to their pre‑October 2024 versions after a federal court vacated the Biden‑era Title IX rules; the board said it will seek legal guidance on whether and how to restore protections beyond current federal requirements.
The RSU 5 Board of Directors voted Wednesday to revert five district policies to the versions in place before October 2024 after a federal court vacated the Biden‑era Title IX regulations.
The reversion affects AC (nondiscrimination/equal opportunity), ACAA (harassment of students), ACAAR (student complaint procedures), ACAB (harassment of employees) and ACABR (employee complaint procedures). Policy committee chair Colin told the board the move is necessary to keep district policies aligned with current federal law.
The board and administration stressed that the reversion is a legal compliance step, not a policy judgment about student protections. "We cannot have policies that state Title…
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