Feds Target School Districts Over Trans Policies | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

The U.S. Education Department is warning two school districts—one in Michigan, one in Maryland—that they risk losing federal funding unless they revise policies seen as discriminatory against transgender students, particularly around bathroom access and gender identity. The Trump administration, which believes sex is determined at birth, is pushing schools to recognize only male and female categories, and is scrutinizing policies on curriculum, activities, and student records. Activists are reacting as districts face deadlines to respond, amid a broader federal effort to roll back protections…