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Ed. Dept. slashes assault investigations amid staff cuts and policy shifts

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has sharply reduced its investigations into sexual violence in schools following mass layoffs by the Trump administration. With half its legal staff gone and a backlog exceeding 25,000 cases, the department has opened fewer than 10 sexual violence probes since March 2025, down from dozens annually. Meanwhile, it has increased Title IX investigations into transgender accommodations. Victims now increasingly turn to lawsuits as complaints stall or go unacknowledged. Advocates say this undermines accountability, risks a return to a two-tiered justice system, and erodes decades of civil rights progress. Though the department has pledged to restore some staff, it continues defending the layoffs and its revised Title IX focus.

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California
Labor groups split in California superintendent race

In the race for California's next superintendent of public instruction, labor support is notably divided. Richard Barrera, president of the San Diego USD board, received a significant endorsement from the California Teachers Association (CTA), which boasts 310,000 members. Kevin Gordon, president and chief executive of Capitol Advisors, remarked, "It's incredibly unusual for labor to be so divided in its selection." Meanwhile, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi has also garnered support from the California Federation of Teachers and the California School Employees Association. Muratsuchi has prioritized increasing funding for teachers and school employees. 

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Texas
Ed. Dept. slashes assault investigations amid staff cuts and policy shifts

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has sharply reduced its investigations into sexual violence in schools following mass layoffs by the Trump administration. With half its legal staff gone and a backlog exceeding 25,000 cases, the department has opened fewer than 10 sexual violence probes since March 2025, down from dozens annually. Meanwhile, it has increased Title IX investigations into transgender accommodations. Victims now increasingly turn to lawsuits as complaints stall or go unacknowledged. Advocates say this undermines accountability, risks a return to a two-tiered justice system, and erodes decades of civil rights progress. Though the department has pledged to restore some staff, it continues defending the layoffs and its revised Title IX focus.

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Florida
Parents' rights bill sparks controversy

The proposed HB 173 in Florida seeks to amend the Parents' Bill of Rights, eliminating certain rights related to minors' health care. The bill, which passed the House Health and Human Services Committee with a 19-7 vote, would remove provisions allowing physicians to provide care to minors without parental consent if they face health risks. Rep. Shane Abbott said, "I've heard today that we have the highest STI rates in the country... maybe as a parent, we can change a behavior." The bill also limits minors' access to mental health services, allowing only immediate crisis intervention. Critics express concern over the timing, as STI rates and youth suicide remain pressing issues. The bill mandates that school boards inform parents of health screenings for all K-12 students, expanding existing requirements. Sen. Erin Grall sponsors a companion bill, SB 166, which mirrors HB 173.

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