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U.S. Education Department Investigates Massachusetts Schools Over Parental Notice

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 8:07 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation of Massachusetts schools over alleged gender transition without parental notice.
Parents Joseph and Arlene Kutzko say child was removed after criminal charges were filed.
Governor Maura Healey says Department of Children and Families acted because of charges, not gender transition.
A juvenile court hearing set for late October will consider custody.
Judge will dismiss Joseph Kutzko’s charges if he complies through December 2026.

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U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation of Massachusetts schools over alleged gender transition without parental notice.
Parents Joseph and Arlene Kutzko say child was removed after criminal charges were filed.
Governor Maura Healey says Department of Children and Families acted because of charges, not gender transition.
A juvenile court hearing set for late October will consider custody.
Judge will dismiss Joseph Kutzko’s charges if he complies through December 2026.