Fairfax Co. Schools Found in Violation by Va. OAG for Admissions Process Discrimination

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said that an investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools into their changes to the admissions policy at the Thomas Jefferson High School has ended and found evidence of racial discrimination on the part of school board members. Miyares announced the results of his research on Wednesday at the Korean Community Center in Annandale, not far from high school. He noted that, while school students have incr…

Fairfax Co. Schools found in violation by Va. OAG for admissions process discrimination

Attorney General Jason Miyares found that FCPS was in violation of the Virginia Human Rights Act and Title VI over admission process procedures.

Exclusive: Fairfax County Schools Slapped With Federal Complaint Over Race Discrimination

Michelle C. Reid, the district's superintendent, has described these initiatives as 'both central and intentional in [its] work,' and this year, FCPS paid DEI staff a total of $5.76 million to implement the racialized policies.

Miyares announces staff changes in attorney general’s office

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announces staff changes following Klarke Kilgore’s departure; Ryan Ferguson, Shaun Kenney, and Chloe Smith take on new leadership roles.

Virginia attorney general finds Fairfax school discriminated against Asian students

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced his office found FCPS violated the Virginia Human Rights Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. During a press conference at the Korean Community Center surrounded by parents, Miyares said the case is being referred to the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice.... The post Virginia attorney general finds Fairfax school discriminated against Asian students appeared fir…

May 21, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Finds Fairfax County Public Schools Discriminated Against Asian American Students in Violation of Virginia Human Rights Act

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