The U.S. Department of Education said June 1, 2026, that its Office for Civil Rights has opened a Title IX investigation into Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina, citing reports that the district allowed males into girls-only intimate facilities and failed to respond appropriately to complaints from female students.
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday, June 1, 2026, that its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched a Title IX investigation into Cabarrus County Schools, a public school district in North Carolina. (wbtv.com)
According to the department’s press release, the inquiry was opened after reports that the district violated Title IX “by allowing males in girls-only intimate facilities.” The department said multiple female students reported being required to dress and undress in the presence of males and alleged that their concerns were ignored or dismissed. (ed.gov)
Cabarrus County Schools said in a statement that it is cooperating with the investigation and is limited in what it can say about the allegations while the OCR process is ongoing. (wbtv.com)
The department’s announcement came as it said it is recognizing June as the “second annual Title IX Month,” marking the upcoming 54th anniversary of Title IX, which was signed into law on June 23, 1972. (ed.gov)
