The U.S. Department of Education declared California’s policy, which allows school districts to keep students’ gender transitions from their parents, as a violation of federal law. Secretary Linda McMahon criticized state officials for allegedly pressuring schools to withhold such information and emphasized the need to restore parental rights. The federal investigation could jeopardize California’s nearly $8 billion in education funding unless the state complies with federal regulations. Meanwhile, a recent court ruling and subsequent appeal highlight ongoing legal tensions surrounding parental access to students’ gender identity information.
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