Virginia school board settles lawsuit with students accused of harassing trans classmate

"In March 2025, the Loudoun County School Board suspended three boys for filming a transgender student using the male locker room at Stone Bridge High School and asking probing questions. The school board opened a Title IX investigation into the boys and found two responsible for sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination."

"The two boys then sued the school board, arguing it discriminated against them for their Christian faith. The case quickly drew attention from conservative groups and raised $130,000 in an online fundraiser to cover the boys' legal fees."

"The Loudoun County School Board permits students to use facilities that align with their gender, including locker rooms. A federal court in Virginia had previously ruled that school districts could not prohibit trans students from using the restrooms that match their gender identity."

In March 2025, Loudoun County School Board suspended three boys for filming a transgender student in the male locker room and asking probing questions. A Title IX investigation found two boys responsible for sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination. The boys subsequently sued the school board, claiming religious discrimination. The case attracted conservative support and raised $130,000 through crowdfunding. The Justice Department attempted to join the case as a plaintiff. Judge Leonie M. Brinkema announced a settlement between the school board and the boys' legal team at a hearing, though settlement terms remain undisclosed. Loudoun County permits students to use facilities matching their gender identity, consistent with prior federal court rulings.

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