Federal Education Probe Challenges AACPS Transgender Policies
Federal officials warned of enforcement and possible funding cuts after finding some districts treated students’ gender identity as confidential from parents.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, the U.S. Education Department and Justice Department announced a 'crackdown' on Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland and Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan for allegedly concealing student gender identity records from parents.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon claimed public schools are helping children 'socially transition' without parental consent, treating gender identity as 'confidential medical information' in violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .
- Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated districts hiding information from parents violate federal law, warning that AACPS and Ann Arbor Public Schools face potential funding loss and legal proceedings for non-compliance.
- AACPS responded Monday that it first learned of the department's assertions through the July 27, 2026, press release, stating it has not received formal notice or documentation regarding the enforcement actions.
- Beyond the current crackdown, the administration is exploring funding cuts for Burlington School District in Vermont over survey policies, while critics note the announcement lacks evidence that schools encouraged student transitions.
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