The U.S. Department of Education has determined that five school districts in Northern Virginia are in violation of Title IX due to their transgender policies, including practices related to bathroom access for students. Reports from the Trump administration highlighted that these gender policies infringe upon civil rights laws. The Education Department has called for the rescindment of these transgender-inclusive policies, stating they violate the legal standards set for educational institutions. This finding has prompted various responses, including criticism from state lawmakers who argue that the actions taken by the administration are an affront to civil rights in Virginia.