The US Department of Education announced it would terminate Maine’s federal funding for K-12 schools due to a violation of anti-discrimination laws by allowing transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports. The investigation followed a dispute between Governor Janet Mills and President Trump. Maine received $358 million in federal funding in 2021-2022, 10% of its budget. Senator Susan Collins supported the federal interpretation of Title IX. The Maine Human Rights Act, which includes gender identity, was cited by Mills as a mandate, but Matt Gagnon argued it does not dictate specific policies. The state could face legal challenges if it changes its policy.