San Jose State University under investigation after President Trump’s banning of transgender woman in sports

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION) -- San Jose State University will be under investigation due to Title IX violations per President Trump's ban on transgender women in sports.

The Department of Education's investigation comes after President Trump signed an executive order dubbed "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" banning transgender women from competing.

Blaire Fleming is a prominent member of the SJSU volleyball team who is the subject of a lawsuit alleging that the university awarded Fleming a scholarship over other athletes.

It also alleges other teams forfeited games due to strikes made at players on the opposing team.

San Jose State University is only one of two universities being investigated alongside the University of Pennsylvania. Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association is also under investigation.

KION reached out to SJSU for a statement on the matter. SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson responded with the following statement:

San José State University is committed to ensuring that all of our students, including our student-athletes, are treated fairly, free from discrimination, and afforded the rights and protections granted under federal and state law, including privacy rights. We follow policies and regulations set forth by the California State University system and applicable law, and we recognize that at times, these laws and policies may intersect in complex ways. In navigating these frameworks, our focus remains on upholding our responsibilities while supporting our students.

Recently, we were notified that the U.S. Department of Education has initiated a directed investigation related to Title IX in light of President Trump’s Executive Order with respect to athletics participation. As with any federal inquiry, we will fully engage with the process, follow established procedures, and remain transparent in our compliance with all applicable laws.

While we adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, San José State will continue to act within our authority to uphold the values that define us as an institution. Our focus remains on our values including fostering an environment that cultivates compassion, where every student has the opportunity to thrive. We remain steadfast in our role as a place of learning, respect, and opportunity for all.