Two Christian boys at Stone Bridge High School were suspended following a Title IX investigation triggered by complaints from a biological female who identifies as male. The female student entered the boys’ locker room while the boys were changing. The boys reportedly asked questions such as, “Why are you in here?” and expressed that the student did not belong in the male space. Their objections were deemed violations of school policy.
The school labeled their statements as “gender-based harassment” and “sex-based discrimination.” Both boys received ten-day suspensions and no-contact orders, with infractions entered into their school records under the federal Title IX statute. These actions could carry long-term academic consequences.
According to a report from 7News, a third student involved in the same incident—a Muslim boy—was not punished. All three boys reportedly made similar remarks, yet only the two Christian students faced suspension. Loudoun County Public Schools did not provide a clear explanation for the disparate treatment.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin criticized the school’s decision, calling for transparency and consistent enforcement of policy. “We need answers,” Youngkin said during a public appearance. He emphasized that all students should be treated equally under the law, regardless of religious background.
Loudoun County Public Schools claimed it followed a “comprehensive and objective process,” yet the exemption of one student based on religious identity undermines that claim. The incident reflects broader concerns about selective discipline and the influence of identity politics in school administration. Critics argue that public schools should not apply different standards based on faith or ideology, especially when enforcing federal regulations.
