Five Virginia school districts placed on high-risk status: Here's why the US Education Department is taking unprecedented action

The US Department of Education has placed five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk status and restricted access to federal funds due to Title IX violations. The districts allowed students to use facilities based on gender identity rather than biological sex, which the Department ruled unlawful. After rejecting a Resolution Agreement, the schools now face reimbursement-only funding and possible termination of federal aid. The affected funding totals over $50 million across grants and aid programmes.

Education