The group of parents who brought the lawsuit say they will appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

Parents had accused Fairfax County Public Schools of deliberately withholding notification of students who received National Merit Letters of Commendation. Virginia’s attorney general had launched a separate two-part investigation.

Fairfax schools are a frequent target of conservative criticism, this time over admissions to a college preparatory program.

As national debate over a pilot AP African American studies class rages, the Virginia class offers a window into what a course focused on Black history can mean for students, many of them students of color.

The new filing broadens the scope of a class action lawsuit, alleging Fairfax schools violated the rights of students with disabilities.

Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology, one of the top public high schools in the country, has been a focal point in culture-wars debates over merit and equity.

The final resolution affirms the schools’ commitment to inclusive teaching, but took out references to “equity” and “antiracism.”

The school division also lags behind Virginia standards for keeping special education students in general education classrooms.

The school system is accused of violating students’ rights by denying families a fair process when assessing their child’s learning plans.

A public comment period for the proposed regulations, which severely limit students’ ability to express their gender identity, will open on Sept. 26.