Jeffco schools sues Trump administration to block funding cuts due to transgender-inclusive policies

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 684

Last Updated: 4 days, 23 hours ago

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Jeffco Public Schools sued the Trump administration Tuesday for threatening $50 million in annual federal funding because of district policies that are inclusive of transgender students.

The lawsuit stems from the U.S. Department of Education’s inquiries into the Colorado school district’s policies that allow transgender girls to access girls’ restrooms, participate in girls’ sports teams and share accommodations with students who match their gender identity on overnight trips. The Trump administration claimed the district …

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