US Education Department threatens to withhold $50M from VA school districts over transgender student policies.

The U.S. Education Department has placed five Northern Virginia school districts on "high-risk" status, threatening to withhold over $50 million in federal funds. The dispute centers on the districts' policies allowing transgender students to use facilities matching their gender identity, which the department claims violates Title IX. The school districts have refused to change their policies, arguing they are crucial for inclusivity and safety. The issue may head to the courts.