BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana State Superintendent of Education suggests schools in Louisiana should not follow the new Title IX rules released by the United States Department of Education.

Cade Brumley said in a letter to the school systems on Friday in response to the new Title IX rules. Brumley says the new Title IX rules could be a "direct contradiction" to Louisiana's Fairness in Women's Sports Act, a law that states school athletic programs must be divided by biological gender.

The U.S. Department of Education released finalized rules and regulations to protect students against sex-based discrimination and harassment. The rules are said to promote accountability and fairness and support students and families.

Brumley believes the new rules would require schools to allow what he calls biological males who identify as females access to women's locker rooms and restrooms. He also believes if the school does not comply, they will be faced with a sanction violation based on sex discrimination.

"The Louisiana Department of Education recommends that school systems maintain communication with their legal counsel on this matter. Further, it remains my position that schools should not alter policies or procedures at this time," stated Brumley in the letter.

Brumley stated that LDOE is working with the Office of the Governor and Attorney General's Office to review the rules and make a final decision for Louisiana.

The new rules are expected to go into effect Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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