Education Department Investigates School Districts Over Parental Notification Policies on Gender Identity

The U.S. Department of Education is taking action against Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Ann Arbor Public Schools. The department alleges violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) due to policies that reportedly withhold information about students' gender identity from parents. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, is pursuing enforcement, which could include the loss of federal funding for the districts. This highlights a growing national debate over parental rights and school policies.