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Federal Order Forces Jefferson County Schools to Reverse Transgender Sports Policies

3/15/2026

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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ordered Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado to reverse policies allowing transgender students to compete in girls' sports and access female facilities.
The OCR determined that the district violated Title IX by allowing male students to occupy up to 61 roster positions on girls' teams.
Assistant Secretary Kimberly Richey stated that these policies compromise the safety and equality of female students.
The district has 10 days to comply or face enforcement action, following a similar investigation involving Denver Public Schools.

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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ordered Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado to reverse policies allowing transgender students to compete in girls' sports and access female facilities.
The OCR determined that the district violated Title IX by allowing male students to occupy up to 61 roster positions on girls' teams.
Assistant Secretary Kimberly Richey stated that these policies compromise the safety and equality of female students.
The district has 10 days to comply or face enforcement action, following a similar investigation involving Denver Public Schools.