US EditionTrump administration says transgender policies at five Northern Virginia school districts violate Title IX
The Department of Education requires five Northern Virginia districts to rescind transgender bathroom policies within 10 days or face enforcement, citing violations of Title IX's sex discrimination protections.
- The U.S. Department of Education determined that five Northern Virginia school districts violated Title IX by allowing students to choose bathrooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex.
- Secretary Linda McMahon stated the policies make girls feel vulnerable and must be changed to comply with federal law, emphasizing that safety and dignity concerns arise for girls.
- The school districts have 10 days to comply or face potential referral to the Department of Justice, including potential lawsuits.
- McMahon highlighted the administration's strict stance against these policies, stating, 'We found that they were in violation' and warned about the risks posed to students from opposing practices.
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Education Department Probe Finds 5 Virginia School Districts Violated Title IX
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McMahon: Virginia School District Bathroom Policies Violate Title IX
The Department of Education has concluded in an investigation that started shortly after President Donald Trump took office that five Northern Virginia school districts' bathroom and locker room policies violate Title IX federal law and an executive order.
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