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Jeffco Schools Defy Federal Demands on Transgender Rights

3/18/2026

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Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado rejected the Department of Education's demands to discriminate against transgender students, arguing equal access does not violate Title IX.
Jeffco serves about 74,000 students and has policies allowing transgender students to use facilities corresponding to their gender identity.
Virginia and Chicago public school systems have also resisted similar demands, and Jeffco faces a March 23 deadline with no intent to comply amid ongoing transgender-rights litigation.

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Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado rejected the Department of Education's demands to discriminate against transgender students, arguing equal access does not violate Title IX.
Jeffco serves about 74,000 students and has policies allowing transgender students to use facilities corresponding to their gender identity.
Virginia and Chicago public school systems have also resisted similar demands, and Jeffco faces a March 23 deadline with no intent to comply amid ongoing transgender-rights litigation.