Feds: Maryland school policies on transgender students, athletes may violate Title IX

Maryland school districts are defending their policies to protect transgender student athletes, despite a U.S. Department of Education charge that the policies may violate Title IX.

The department announced this week that it is investigating the Maryland State Department of Education and three local school districts — in Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties –for their policies regarding transgender students’ access to restrooms and sports teams that align with their gender identities.

MSDE guidance recommends …