This executive order has multiple specifications and is divided into four sections. The first section goes over the policy. The policy orders that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and receives equal treatment under the law no matter a persons gender identity, sexual orientation, what they love, and whom they love. It also talks about how children should not have to worry about being denied access to a restroom, lockers, or sports teams. It is important to note that section one clarifies that people who identify as LGBTQ are protected at work under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 964. The executive order references Bostock v. Clayton County, a Supreme Court case decided June 2020, In Bostock v. Clayton County, the Supreme Court held that Title VIIΒs prohibition on discrimination because of . . . sex covers discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. Under BostockΒs reasoning, laws that prohibit sex discriminationincluding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 972& prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, so long as the laws
do not contain sufficient indications to the contrary. The court held that homosexuals and transgenders are protected under Title VII, as well as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 972. Title IX protects students in a Federal financial assisted education program from being discriminated against.
Furthermore, section 2 enforces prohibitions on sex discrimination based on a persons gender identity or sexual orientation. The head of each Agency will have to review all orders, policies, documents, and guidance options for anything relating to Title VII or section of Executive Order 3988. They will also have to make sure that there is no sex discrimination and might have to rewrite their policies to meet certain statutes. Agencies must comply with this executive order and are suggested to see if there is anything else they can do to prevent discrimination from happening. All agencies will have 00 days to comply with this executive order. Section 3 defines agency as any executive department. Finally, section 4 goes over a few general provisions, such as how the order will be implemented with applicable law.