Lawsuit Filed Against Fairfax County Public Schools Over Gender Transition Policy

America First Legal filed a federal lawsuit on June 26, 2026, against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), alleging that the district's policy allows school staff to withhold information about students' gender transitions from their parents. The lawsuit claims that FCPS Regulation 2603.3 directs staff to support a student's social gender transition at school without notifying parents or obtaining their consent. It also states that the policy requires staff to use a student's preferred pronouns and names, and allows students to use sex-segregated facilities and participate in gendered activities based on their self-identified gender identity. The lawsuit argues that these actions infringe upon the constitutional rights of parents to direct their children's upbringing and education. America First Legal had previously sent a demand letter to FCPS on May 1, 2026, requesting the removal of the policies or the establishment of a parental notification mechanism. In response, a spokesperson for FCPS stated that the district is committed to creating an inclusive environment and will address the lawsuit through the appropriate legal channels.