U.S. Education Department Initiates Action Against Districts for Allegedly Withholding Student Information from Parents

The U.S. Department of Education has begun enforcement actions against Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Ann Arbor Public Schools. These actions allege violations of FERPA by withholding sensitive information, specifically related to "gender identity," from parents. The Student Privacy Policy Office is collaborating with the DOJ, with potential consequences including loss of federal funding for non-compliance.