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Jeffco schools stands by trans student protections

Federal government set Monday deadline, threatened to cut funding

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Mike LaSusa
Mar 24, 2026
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Maple Grove Elementary School
Maple Grove Elementary School (Credit: Jeffco Schools/Facebook)

Colorado’s second-largest school district, Jefferson County Public Schools, is standing by policies aimed at protecting transgender students despite pressure from federal authorities.

The U.S. Department of Education found earlier this month that the school district’s policies violate gender …

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