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transgender policies

Schools in Maryland face federal review over transgender student support rules

June 26, 2026

Three school districts in Maryland and the state education department now face a federal probe after following their own inclusive rules for transgender students. The U. S. Department of Education says those local policies may clash with Title IX, a 1972 law meant to prevent sex-based discrimination

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Education Probe Targets Maryland School Rules on Transgender Students

June 24, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has begun investigations into three Maryland school districts—Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick County—and the state education agency. The inquiry follows complaints that local policies may violate Title IX, a federal law banning sex‑based discrimination in

education

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

October 17, 2025

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education

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Sports Fairness: The Debate Over Transgender Athletes' Records

February 12, 2025

The Education Department recently pushed for a significant change in how transgender athletes' records are handled. They want to remove records, titles, and awards from transgender women who have competed in women's sports. This stance comes from a place where some believe that transgender women hav