From Fox News: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded that a Colorado school district violated federal civil rights law by allowing male students to access female bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations and to compete in girls sports.
In findings released Friday, OCR determined that Jefferson County Public Schools violated Title IX.
The announcement said OCR received athletic rosters from Jefferson County, and the rosters indicate “male students may occupy up to 61 roster positions on girls’ sports teams in the district.”
OCR said the policies deny girls “safety, dignity and equal access” to educational programs and activities.
Education Department Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey said in a scorching statement, “Today’s findings reveal sweeping Title IX violations by Jefferson County Public Schools — denying fairness and equality to female students by allowing males into their private facilities, overnight accommodations, and athletics.”
The Office for Civil Rights is now giving school officials 10 days to voluntarily comply or face potential federal enforcement action.
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