Loudoun County Schools Investigate Boys Over Locker Room Discomfort

Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia has initiated a Title IX investigation into three high school boys after they expressed discomfort about a biological female, who identifies as male, using the boys’ locker room at Stone Bridge High School. The boys were reportedly recorded by the transgender student while discussing their concerns, leading the school to investigate them for alleged sexual harassment. Parents and legal advocates argue that the boys are being unfairly targeted for simply questioning the situation, raising concerns about students’ privacy, First Amendment rights, and the repercussions of such investigations on young lives. The school district’s policy allows students to use facilities based on gender identity rather than biological sex, a stance that has sparked heated debate and previous controversies in the district. Virginia's governor and attorney general have criticized the school’s handling of the incident, emphasizing the need to prioritize the safety, dignity, and privacy of all students. Legal groups are calling for an end to the investigation, asserting that the students involved did nothing wrong.