The U.S. Department of Education has placed five school districts in Northern Virginia on high-risk status due to their refusal to modify bathroom policies that accommodate transgender students, violating Title IX. This decision threatens federal funding for these districts, which stand firm in their support for inclusive policies despite pressures from the Trump administration. Loudoun County schools have notably suspended boys who felt uncomfortable in locker rooms with biological female students, further complicating the situation. Meanwhile, local leaders and community members continue to voice their support for transgender rights in schools, leading to an ongoing conflict between federal directives and district policies aimed at fostering inclusivity.