The HHS Office of Civil Rights has issued a Notice of Violation against the Maine Principals' Association for allegedly failing to uphold Title IX, which mandates equal opportunities in school athletics. This failure undermines civil rights protections, contributing to systemic discriminatory practices that can indirectly support authoritarian tendencies.

The Maine Principals’ Association announced that it will not sign the resolution agreement issued by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, stating that doing so would violate the Maine Human Rights Act and state law. This decision comes as a response to the Trump administration’s executive order aimed at restricting transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports.

Maine Principals' Association reaffirmed its commitment to the Maine Human Rights Act by maintaining its trans-inclusive participation policy despite federal pressure under Title IX rules, reflecting a progressive stance in the face of authoritarian directives.

The Maine Principals’ Association has formally disputed the Trump administration’s allegation that its transgender policy violates Title IX. The organization, asserting adherence to the Maine Human Rights Act and denying federal funding, calls for legislative rather than executive resolution, thereby resisting federal overreach into state and educational autonomy.