Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced his investigation into the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be expanding to other schools in the area.
Fox News' Mike Emanuel reports the latest on the three schools facing those allegations from Washington, D.C.
Miyares launched a civil rights probe on Wednesday due to concern that Thomas Jefferson High School engaged in discrimination by delaying informing students of their recognition for national merit-based awards until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed. recently adopted a new strategy that aims to provide"Equal outcomes for every student, without exceptions."
"It has come to my attention through public reporting that at least three high schools within Fairfax County Public Schools may have withheld National Merit recognition from students. This alleged behavior may constitute unlawful discrimination in violation of the Virginia Human Rights Act," Miyares said in a letter to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.
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