New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is pressing the U.S. Department of Education to investigate the Saratoga Springs City School District.
Republican Elise Stefanik, whose sprawling 21st district includes portions of Saratoga Springs, wrote to Education Secretary Linda McMahon asking the DOE's Office for Civil Rights to investigate the Saratoga Springs City School District Monday.
In March, the district's Board of Education passed a resolution titled "Affirming our Support for Every Student."
The three-page document affirms the district’s commitment to state laws, support for immigrant and transgender students, and includes a call to action to ensure every student feels “valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.”
Kaitlynn Wheeler is an ambassador for The Riley Gaines Center, an organization advocating to keep transgender athletes out of youth and college sports.
Wheeler spoke at a board meeting this month.
"Title IX has protected girls for the past 50 years—over. And President Trump's new executive order reinforces that truth; boys do not belong in girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, or sports," said Wheeler.
Stefanik has requested an investigation into whether the resolution violates Title IX under President Trump's "Keeping Men out of Women's Sports" executive order.
In a statement, the district says it adheres to "all applicable laws and regulations" including the Dignity for All Students Act as well as guidelines from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, the State Education Department and the state attorney general, adding it remains "committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for every student.” It adds, “We are confident that our district’s policies are fully in compliance with New York State law."
