The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded its investigation into five Northern Virginia school districts, finding their policies allowing students to use sex-segregated facilities based on gender identity violate Title IX. OCR determined these policies violate the sex-based protections of Title IX, citing concerns over student safety and the potential for inappropriate behavior. The OCR issued a proposed Resolution Agreement, requiring the districts to rescind these policies, issue a clarifying memorandum, and adopt biology-based definitions of 'male' and 'female'. The districts have 10 days to comply or face enforcement action.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.