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George Fox Housing Dispute
In 2013 a transgender student, Jayce, and George Fox University were involved in a housing dispute. George Fox University is a small religiously affiliated university located in Newburg, Oregon. Jayce was born a female but had previously transitioned to a male. George Fox has a strict same sex housing policy, however Jayce who identified as a male wished to live with other male students. George Fox denied this request citing their religious affiliation and a housing dispute ensued. This dispute garnered national attention and heightened awareness around transgender housing.

The Dispute
George Fox University has maintained a single sex housing policy since the 1800's. This housing policy explains that George Fox does not allow students of an opposite sex to live together on campus. Jayce, who was born a female had not yet undergone gender reassignment surgery, due to the high cost of the procedure. This meant that even though Jayce was legally male, he maintained his female anatomy which caused George Fox to deny his request to live with male roommates off campus.

Federal Involvement
The Federal Government later become involved after Jayce filed a lawsuit against George Fox. As a result of Title IX, a U.S. law that prevents discrimination due to sex, it seems as though George Fox would be required to comply with Jayce's housing request. The Federal Government had also taken an earlier case that was similar and ruled in favor of the student rather than the university citing Title IX.

Outcome
George Fox requested an exemption from Title IX due to their long held religious tradition and affiliation. Following this request the Federal Government awarded George Fox with the requested exemption and ruled that Jayce would have to comply with George Fox's housing policy.