Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative Against School Sexual Predators

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has initiated a national program to combat sexual abuse and harassment by adults in K-12 schools. This initiative addresses the issue of uninvestigated incidents and the practice of 'passing the trash' by providing new guidance on legal obligations under ESEA and Title IX. It also includes 20 targeted investigations into school districts to ensure compliance and student safety.