A Fairfax County high school student alleges repeated locker room surveillance, prompting a federal Title IX investigation.

A complaint alleges a male student repeatedly observed female students changing in a girls’ locker room at a Fairfax County high school in September 2025, prompting concerns over privacy and safety. A 14-year-old girl reported the incidents, claiming school staff dismissed her concerns and suggested she use a unisex bathroom. The Defense of Freedom Institute is urging the U.S. Department of Education to investigate potential Title IX violations, warning of possible loss of federal funding if laws are not upheld. While the school system cites a prior court ruling supporting its gender-inclusive policies, it says it is reviewing the situation while protecting student confidentiality. The Department of Education is assessing the policy’s compliance with federal law.