US Education Department Investigates California Districts Over Student Privacy Concerns

The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office has initiated investigations into three California school districts. The probe concerns alleged violations of the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, specifically regarding mandated "Ethnic Studies" activities like 'Wheel of Power/Privilege' and 'Mapping My Identities.' These activities reportedly require students to disclose private information, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, without parental knowledge or consent.