As some community members worry about the impacts of possible changes to school bathroom policies, the Department of Education is giving five Northern Virginia school districts more time to make those changes.
While some were hoping for a 90-day extension, the federal education agency told the districts they have until Aug. 15 to respond. It issued a notice calling for action within 10 days on July 25.
Now, Arlington, Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties, and the City of Alexandria, are weighing next steps. The Loudoun County School Board held a closed session meeting Monday. Prince William County’s school board has planned a similar meeting for Thursday…