U.S. Department of Education Launches Civil Rights Investigations into School Districts Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The U.S. Department of Education has initiated civil rights investigations into school districts across eight states. These probes are in response to allegations that officials failed to adequately address sexual misconduct involving employees and students. The federal scrutiny aims to prevent accused educators from remaining employed or moving between schools, with the Department warning that funding may be withheld from districts found to be non-compliant.