TOPEKA, Kansas — The U.S. Department of Education has determined that four Kansas school districts violated federal law over gender-inclusive policies, raising the possibility of funding cuts if changes are not made.
In findings released Friday, the department said Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Olathe Public Schools, Shawnee Mission School District, and Topeka Public Schools failed to comply with Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The conclusions followed a months-long investigation prompted by a complaint supported by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.
Federal officials said some district policies allowed students to use facilities or participate in activities based on gender identity, which they argue conflicts with Title IX protections. The department also cited concerns that certain policies could limit parental access to student information, potentially violating FERPA requirements.
To address the findings, the department directed districts to align participation in sports and access to facilities based on biological sex and to ensure parents have access to records related to student gender-related decisions.
The agency warned that failure to comply could result in enforcement actions, including the loss of federal funding, setting up a potential legal and political dispute over education policy and civil rights protections.
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