Federal deadline for Alexandria schools' compliance with Title IX regarding gender equity looms today
In a developing story, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is under federal scrutiny for its transgender policies, with the U.S. Department of Education threatening imminent enforcement consequences if changes are not made by August 15. The federal demands include rescinding policies allowing facility access based on 'gender identity,' requiring separate policies based on biological sex, and adopting 'biology-based definitions' of male and female in Title IX policies. This comes after a months-long federal investigation, initiated following a complaint filed by America First Legal, alleging that Northern Virginia districts, including Alexandria, gave transgender students greater access to facilities. The investigation concluded in July with findings that Alexandria violated Title IX. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has claimed that female students in Alexandria have witnessed male students 'inappropriately touching other students and watching female students change in a female locker room.' However, it's important to note that the federal investigation did not find evidence to support these claims. City Council member Kirk McPike previously vowed that Alexandria would stand with transgender students and their families. But ACPS is expected to respond to the administration's request on transgender rights by close of business today. If students are uncomfortable sharing facilities with someone of the opposite sex, they can access a 'single user' facility, provided they minimize lost instructional time. Other Northern Virginia districts are taking public positions on the federal demands, but Alexandria has not announced its decision as of Thursday evening. Loudoun County School Board, for example, voted 6-3 to not comply with the Education Department's request to sign a resolution agreement. ALXnow is expecting to receive a copy of ACPS's response. If ACPS does not comply, the U.S. Department of Education could potentially withhold federal funding or take legal action through the Department of Justice. This story is still unfolding, and ALXnow will continue to monitor Alexandria City Public Schools' response to the federal deadline.
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