DEVELOPING: Education Department Cracks Down on Schools Under Civil Rights Laws

BREAKING NEWS: Education Department Cracks Down on Schools Under Civil Rights Laws The U.S. Department of Education has launched a series of investigations into schools across the country, using civil rights laws to enforce compliance with federal regulations. In recent months, the department has taken action against Chicago Public Schools, Virginia school districts, and Denver Public Schools, citing violations of laws intended to protect students from racial discrimination and sex-based harassment. The investigations have resulted in warnings and demands for corrective action, including a requirement that Denver Public Schools adopt biology-based definitions for gender. The Education Department's actions are part of a broader effort to enforce compliance with federal civil rights laws, which were enacted to prevent discriminatory practices in education. The department has stated that schools must comply with these laws or risk losing federal funding. This is not the first time the Education Department has taken action against schools under civil rights laws. In 2019, the department launched an investigation into a school district in Texas after receiving complaints about discriminatory practices. The current status of these investigations and any potential next developments are unclear at this time. The Education Department has stated that it will continue to enforce compliance with federal civil rights laws and take action against schools that fail to do so. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*