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The administration of President Donald Trump is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students’ gender tra...
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who oversees the Department of Education, reinforced his support for the state law Thursday, which he argued protects vulnerable kids uncomfor...
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The law also requires the state education department to develop resources to support LGBTQ+ students and their families.

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Trump administration investigating Maine over ‘gender plans’ allegedly violating parental rights
The Trump administration is investigating the Maine Department of Education for alleged violations of federal law stemming from schools allegedly implementing policies that hide children’s gender identity from their parents.
Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents
The Trump administration is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students’ gender transitioning from parents.
Feds investigating Maine over student gender transition claims
The Department of Education is investigating Maine over reported concerns that school districts are using privacy laws to keep information about students away from their parents, alleging the state’s Department of Education is violating the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
Trump administration investigates California Department of Education over transgender law
The investigation is the latest crackdown on transgender protections by the Trump administration. Since he stepped into office in January, President Donald Trump has passed a slew of
Trump Admin Probing California Law Allowing Schools To Hide Students’ Gender Identity From Parents
Thursday opened an investigation into the California Department of Education (CDE) over its policy forcing schools to hide information from parents regarding their children’s gender identity. Democrat California Gov.
Federal investigation targets California ban on parental notification policies
Parents and advocates are concerned about LGBTQ+ students as the federal government investigates the state Department of Education.
Things to know about the White House investigation into California's law on students and gender
The Trump administration launched an investigation Thursday into the California Department of Education over a law that says districts can't force teachers and staff to notify parents if a student changes their gender identity at school.
Trump Challenges California on Transgender Parental Notification
The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.
Trump administration targets California law allowing schools to conceal students’ gender identity from parents
The attorney general of California, Rob Bonta, said last month he would defend state educators and LGBT students against threats from the Trump administration.
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