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DOJ sues Kansas City, Kansas schools over letting students socially transition without telling parents

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon says the district of more than 20,000 students is "the first of many" cases.

DOJ sues Kansas City, Kansas schools over guidance that lets students socially transition without telling parents

DOJ alleges the guidance breaks FERPA and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. It has reportedly been used since 2017. The district has more than 20,000 students and disputes the claim. It says it weighs requests case by case. Dhillon says other districts remain under investigation.