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Loudoun County Title IX Investigation Deepens Over Locker Room Incident

Three male students face sexual harassment allegations after expressing discomfort with a transgender peer in a boys’ locker room, as state and local probes scrutinize Loudoun County Public Schools' policies and actions.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin attends the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia.
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Overview

  • Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) launched a Title IX investigation into three Stone Bridge High School students for alleged sexual harassment after they questioned a transgender peer's presence in the boys' locker room.
  • The transgender student recorded the boys during the incident, claiming they were bullying him; the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether the recording violated privacy laws.
  • Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares have initiated a state investigation into LCPS’s handling of the case, citing concerns over student safety and privacy.
  • LCPS has denied disciplining students for personal opinions, stating investigations focus solely on conduct violations, while parents of the accused boys criticize the district's approach.
  • Community tensions are escalating, with protests, church rallies, and school board meetings highlighting broader debates over transgender rights, privacy, and safety in shared spaces.