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Trump threatens to withhold education funding over CA law protecting trans kids

The federal government is planning to investigate the CA Dept. of Education over a state law that says schools cannot require officials to notify parents if students identify as transgender or are exploring their gender identity on campus.

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 27, 2025 • 1 min read

The federal government is planning to investigate the CA Dept. of Education over a state law that says schools cannot require officials to notify parents if students identify as transgender or are exploring their gender identity on campus.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump threatens to withhold education funding over CA law protecting trans kids

The federal government is planning to investigate the CA Dept. of Education over a state law that says schools cannot require officials to notify parents if students identify as transgender or are exploring their gender identity on campus.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump threatens to withhold education funding over CA law protecting trans kids

The federal government is planning to investigate the CA Dept. of Education over a state law that says schools cannot require officials to notify parents if students identify as transgender or are exploring their gender identity on campus.

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