U.S. Department of Education Demands Clarity on California and Washington 'Transgender' Policies

The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has requested updated information from the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). The demand concerns state policies and guidance that allegedly pressure schools to conceal student records, particularly related to 'gender transition,' from parents. This action follows recent U.S. Supreme Court and Circuit Court rulings that reinforce parental rights in children's upbringing and education.