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New Richmond Today
By the People, for the People
Dept. of Education Probes Wisconsin School District Over Alleged Boys in Girls' Restrooms
The investigation focuses on claims the New Richmond School District allowed boys to use girls' restrooms.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into the New Richmond School District in Wisconsin over allegations that the district allowed boys to use girls' restrooms, in violation of Title IX protections.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing debate over transgender student policies in schools, with the Trump administration taking a stance against allowing students to access facilities based on gender identity rather than biological sex.
The details
The investigation was launched after reports that the district allowed boys to use girls' restrooms, despite concerns raised by parents about their daughters' safety and privacy. A school board member had proposed a policy to require students to use facilities based on biological sex, but it only received support from two of the seven board members.
- The Department of Education announced the investigation on March 5, 2026.
- In January 2026, parents expressed concerns at a school board meeting about boys being allowed to use girls' restrooms.
- In February 2026, a school board member introduced a policy to require students to use facilities based on biological sex, but it was only supported by two of the seven board members.
The players
New Richmond School District
A school district in New Richmond, Wisconsin that is the subject of the Department of Education investigation.
Kimberly Richey
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, who stated the administration will investigate the complaint and address any violations.
What they’re saying
“Young women should never be forced to share intimate spaces with boys and men because school leaders care more about radical gender ideology than protecting girls' safety, dignity, and privacy.”
— Kimberly Richey, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (Breitbart)
“School board members who ignore these allegations are failing the families they serve. This Administration will investigate this complaint fully and address any violations it discovers promptly.”
— Kimberly Richey, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (Breitbart)
What’s next
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights will determine whether the New Richmond School District violated Title IX by allowing students to access intimate facilities based on self-proclaimed 'gender identity' rather than biological sex.
The takeaway
This investigation highlights the ongoing debate over transgender student policies in schools, with the Trump administration taking a stance against allowing students to access facilities based on gender identity rather than biological sex. The outcome could have significant implications for how schools across the country approach this issue.
