The Education Department launched investigations into 18 school districts and colleges alleging noncompliance with Title IX rules on sex‑segregated athletics, focusing on policies that allow transgender students to compete in girls’ and women's sports. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey said the agency will “leave no stone unturned” in enforcing equal access and fairness protections. Targets include a mix of K‑12 systems and higher‑education institutions such as the University of Nevada, Reno, and several community colleges. The investigations follow the Trump administration’s rollback of Biden‑era Title IX guidance and renewed federal scrutiny of state athletic policies. Universities and districts named in reviews should expect comprehensive compliance audits, potential corrective‑action plans, and—if violations are found—threats to federal funding. Athletic directors and compliance teams must inventory policies, document rationale for eligibility decisions, and prepare to engage with the department’s civil‑rights examiners.