Education Department finds Colorado district violated Title IX rights

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado violated Title IX by allowing male students to use female bathrooms and compete in girls’ sports. The investigation revealed that male students could occupy significant positions on girls’ teams, undermining the safety and equal access of female students. The school district has been given 10 days to address these violations or face federal enforcement actions.

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