US EditionFour Kansas school districts violate federal law with gender-inclusive policies
Federal officials said the districts’ policies could trigger enforcement action and possible loss of federal funding if they do not comply.
- In findings released Friday, the Department of Education determined that four Kansas school districts violated Title IX and FERPA regarding their gender-inclusive policies.
- This investigation followed a complaint supported by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, prompting federal officials to order policy changes concerning "gender identities, saying the districts" practices violated Title IX and federal privacy rules.
- Districts allowed students to use facilities and pronouns based on gender identity, the Office for Civil Rights reported; policies also limited parental access to student information, potentially violating FERPA requirements.
- To address findings, the Department directed districts to align sports participation and facility access based on biological sex while ensuring parents retain access to records regarding student gender-related decisions.
- Enforcement actions could follow if districts fail to reach an agreement, potentially leading to termination of federal funding for Topeka, Kansas City, Shawnee Mission, and Olathe.
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Federal Officials Warn Kansas Schools Over Gender Policy Violations
TOPEKA, Kansas — The U.S. Department of Education has determined that four Kansas school districts violated federal law over gender-inclusive policies, raising the possibility of funding cuts if changes are not made. In findings released Friday, the department said Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Olathe Public Schools, Shawnee Mission School District, and Topeka Public Schools failed to comply with Title IX and the Family Educational Rights …
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Four Kansas school districts violate federal law with gender-inclusive policies
TOPEKA — The U.S. Department of Education told four Kansas school districts on Friday their gender-inclusive policies violate federal student protections. Kimberly Richey, assistant secretary for civil rights in the department, said Kansas City, Kansas Public School District, Olathe Public…
Kansas School Districts Face Funding Cuts over Transgender Student Policies
The U.S. Department of Education has concluded that four school districts in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including Topeka Public Schools, violated federal law through their transgender student policies and now face the potential loss of federal funding if no resolution is reached.
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