Search Results for keywords:"Nondiscrimination"

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  • 2024-29014 — Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collections to OMB; Agency Request for Reinstatement of Previously Approved Information Collections: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99962
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Department of Transportation intends to reinstate certain information collection requirements related to disability accommodations in air travel under OMB control number 2105-0571, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves air carriers providing mechanisms on their websites for passengers to request disability services and ensuring disclaimers when linking to third-party sites that may not meet the same accessibility standards. Public comments are requested by February 10, 2025. This move aims to support nondiscrimination and accessibility in air travel, as outlined in the Air Carrier Access Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Transportation wants airplanes to be friendly to people with disabilities by making sure their websites are easy to use for everyone and tell people when they're going to a new site that might not be as easy to use. They want people to say what they think by February 2025.

  • 2025-00202 — Department of State Acquisition Regulation: Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance; Withdrawal of Two NPRMs
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1401
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of State decided to withdraw two proposed rules that aimed to prevent discrimination in using foreign assistance funds. These proposals, published in January 2024, addressed contracting and grants but are being pulled back because the public raised concerns needing more study, particularly regarding faith-based organizations. The department is taking more time to consider comments about ensuring non-discrimination and clear application of waivers, but they aren't changing their stance on the Secretary’s authority regarding these funds. As such, no final rules based on these proposals will be issued.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department decided not to go ahead with some new rules that would have stopped unfairness with their money when helping other countries, because people had questions that need more thinking, especially about rules for groups with religious beliefs.

  • 2024-30921 — Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance: Sex-Related Eligibility Criteria for Male and Female Athletic Teams; Withdrawal
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104936
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Education has withdrawn a proposed rule that aimed to change the regulations under Title IX concerning sex-related criteria for participation in male and female athletic teams. The proposed changes, published in April 2023, sparked over 150,000 public comments, with varied opinions, leading the Department to reconsider its position. Due to the volume of feedback and ongoing lawsuits regarding Title IX and gender identity, the Department decided not to finalize this rule at this time, ending the rulemaking process. Complaints about gender discrimination in athletics will continue to be evaluated under the existing Title IX regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education decided not to change some rules about who can play on boys' and girls' sports teams at schools because many people had different opinions, and they wanted to think more about it. Instead, they will keep using the old rules for now.