The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has initiated a series of investigations into several school districts concerning their transgender athlete policies and Title IX compliance. The investigations include 18 new probes focused on how schools handle gender identity in sports, particularly following arguments heard by the Supreme Court regarding protections for women’s sports. The Champlain Valley School District, among others in New England, is facing scrutiny for potential Title IX violations, as are multiple districts in Maine and Washington. The federal government is taking a vigorous stance to ensure adherence to civil rights laws, reflecting growing concerns over sex-based discrimination in school athletics.