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Education Department keeps turning FERPA into a punishment machine

The Education Department said it will work with the Justice Department to pursue enforcement over Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools’ refusal to comply with federal parental-rights requirements. The move escalates a fight over student records and gender identity policy into a possible funding and litigation showdown.

Why it matters: FERPA crackdown

First recorded Aug 12, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 12, 2026

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Education Department keeps turning FERPA into a punishment machine

The Education Department said it will work with the Justice Department to pursue enforcement over Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools’ refusal to comply with federal parental-rights requirements. The move escalates a fight over student records and gender identity policy into a possible funding and litigation showdown.

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