On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced the release of formal Title IX regulations for the first time since 1997. These "Final Rules," which had to be implemented by colleges and universities by Aug. 14, 2020, represent comprehensive changes regarding how schools handle issues of sexual harassment and sexual assault on campus. With colleges and universities already grappling with moving forward in the COVID-19 era, conforming their Title IX policies to the Final Rules presented yet another significant undertaking.