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Federal Agencies Threaten Funding Over Kansas City Transgender Disclosure Violation

7/1/2026

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Education and Justice Departments announced enforcement action against Kansas City Public School District for withholding a student’s transgender status from parents, violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Agencies warned the district could lose funding if it does not comply.
The district, serving 21,000 students, has not responded to comment requests.
President Donald Trump sought to freeze federal funding for schools with transgender policies, condemned by civil-rights groups.

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Education and Justice Departments announced enforcement action against Kansas City Public School District for withholding a student’s transgender status from parents, violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Agencies warned the district could lose funding if it does not comply.
The district, serving 21,000 students, has not responded to comment requests.
President Donald Trump sought to freeze federal funding for schools with transgender policies, condemned by civil-rights groups.