The U.S. Department of Education has announced an investigation into Chicago Public Schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and suburban Deerfield Public School District 109 for alleged violations of Title IX – a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination. The investigation was prompted by a federal complaint filed by conservative groups, claiming that state and district policies force students to share facilities based on self-declared gender identity. This puts progressive Illinois leadership in conflict with the Trump administration, which may use the threat of losing federal funding to influence policy in schools. The investigations could potentially result in a loss of federal funding for the districts involved. Although the Education Department administers programs benefiting vulnerable students, President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the abolishment of the Department of Education adds further uncertainty to the situation. Illinois districts have adopted policies to protect LGBTQ and gender non-conforming students, but the investigation raises questions about potential violations of student rights under Title IX.
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