Trump Administration Investigates Washington School District Over Transgender Athlete Policies

The Department of Education's Title IX probe follows a controversial incident involving a student's refusal to play against a transgender athlete and the district's subsequent policy change.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a Title IX investigation into Washington's Tumwater School District for alleged violations of President Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes in girls' sports.
The investigation follows a complaint filed on behalf of Frances Staudt, a 15-year-old student who refused to play a basketball game against a transgender opponent and faced alleged punishment for 'misgendering.'
Tumwater School District's board recently voted 3-1 to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports, defying Washington state law but aligning with Trump's federal directive.
The transgender athlete involved, Andi Rooks, stated they were unaware of Staudt's concerns and would have voluntarily sat out if informed beforehand.
Washington state officials maintain that Trump's executive order lacks authority over state policies, though pending federal legislation could potentially enforce such restrictions nationwide.