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US Department of Education announces enforcement action against LAUSD
The lobby of the Los Angeles Unified School District's headquarters.
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The U.S. Department of Education has launched an enforcement action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its gender policies keep critical information, including students’ gender identities, away from parents.
The department pointed to alleged violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
“Parents are children’s natural providers and protectors,” said Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, in a statement. “The Biden-Harris DOJ labeled concerned parents as threats for exercising their right to know what was happening at their kids’ schools. This Civil Rights Division stands with parents, and we will continue to partner with the Department of Education to enforce parents’ rights under federal law.”
LAUSD, meanwhile, has denied any wrongdoing, according to the Los Angeles Times. LAUSD officials said Monday that they were unaware of a new demand or filing by the Trump administration, the Times reported.
In their release, federal officials did not provide details on the nature of their action against the district, according to the Times.
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