Department of Education Finds Jefferson County Schools Violated Title IX Over Transgender Policies

Title IX Compliance in Jefferson County Public Schools·March 13 – March 14, 2026

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Department of Education Finds Jefferson County Schools Violated Title IX Over Transgender Policies

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found that Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado violated Title IX. The investigation showed the district allowed students to use sports teams and private rooms based on their gender identity. Officials said these actions denied female students equal protection and safety in private facilities and athletics. Reports show that up to 61 male students may have played on girls' sports teams within the district. The Trump administration said it will work to restore equal protection for female athletes under federal law. This finding follows a review of district policies for overnight trips and locker rooms for transgender students. The Department of Education says these policies conflict with federal rules for separate spaces in public schools.

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“The Trump administration's Office for Civil Rights found a Colorado school district violated federal law by allowing male students to access female sports teams and private facilities.”

Confirms the federal finding of Title IX violations in the Colorado school district.

LLinda McMahon

“The Trump Administration will not relent until female athletes’ safety, opportunities, and equal protection under the law are fully restored.”

Shows the administration's commitment to enforcing sex-based protections in schools.

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