Today the U.S. Department of Education issued its Final Rule on Title IX. The regulations go into effect on August 14, 2020. The new regulations allow for using a higher burden of proof in determining guilt in sexual misconduct complaints, and requires universities to provide a live hearing that allows for cross-examination of the parties and witnesses involved.

U.S. Department of Education Press Release
U.S. Department of Education’s Summary of Major Provisions
Statement by Senate HELP Chairman Lamar Alexander
Statement by Education & Labor Chairman Bobby Scott and Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler
Statement by Education & Labor Ranking Member Virginia Foxx
Inside Higher Ed Article