Federal civil rights officials warned Jefferson County Public Schools for Title IX non‑compliance, part of a 2026 enforcement push, announced safety funding.

Federal civil rights officials issued a formal warning letter to Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado for ongoing non-compliance with Title IX, headlining a series of federal policy enforcement and educational outreach actions in early June 2026.

The Office for Civil Rights cited the Colorado school district on June 3 for failing to adhere to the 1972 federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education programs. The action coincided with official recognition designating June as Title IX Month to mark the law's 54th anniversary.

Federal state tours and vocational education

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Massachusetts and Vermont as part of the official Returning Education to the States Tour. The tour included an inspection of the Center for Technology in Essex Junction, Vermont, focusing on career and technical education programs.

Concurrently, departmental officials traveled to elementary and high schools across multiple states under the national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour initiative. Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Dr. David Barker conducted visits to Ramirez Thomas Elementary School on June 4 and Legacy Traditional School on June 5. Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited Winthrop High School in late May as part of the same campaign.

School safety funding and national awards

Federal agencies launched a joint competitive grant process to strengthen campus physical infrastructure and security measures.

• The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services opened the Fiscal Year 2026 School Safety Enhancement program competition.
• The initiative provides targeted federal funds for public school safety upgrades and infrastructure security.

Federal officials confirmed that television host Mario Lopez will host the 1776 Presidential Award special. CBS will broadcast the national special on Tuesday, June 30, following an agreement between network executives and federal education officials.