Office for Civil Rights

The Education Department's Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), which tracks student treatment in U.S. schools, is six months overdue under the Trump administration. Advocates express concern as the Trump administration plans to move the Office for Civil Rights (which oversees CRDC) from the Education Department to the Department of Justice, alongside policies targeting diversity initiatives and transgender student athletes.

Two Title IX investigations in Colorado under the Trump administration highlight a shift in enforcement practices, including reduced in-depth interviews and untested interpretations of policies. Denver Public Schools faced a probe over all-gender bathrooms, while Jeffco Public Schools was threatened with losing federal funds over boys' names on girls' sports rosters, which the district attributed to non-athletes.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has issued a Letter of Impending Enforcement against Jefferson County Public Schools for alleged Title IX violations. The school district has responded to the federal letter.

Experts warn that separating oversight of special education and civil rights into different federal agencies will complicate compliance and harm students with disabilities. A 2022 federal warning about 'informal removals' of disabled students from classrooms is now at risk of being diluted under the proposed reorganization.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating three Maryland school districts and the state's education agency over policies allowing transgender students to participate in girls' athletics and use girls-only facilities. The probe, initiated under Title IX, follows complaints alleging sex-based discrimination, with the involved districts and state officials stating they will cooperate while denying fault.

The U.S. Department of Education has opened Title IX investigations into three Michigan school districts—Ann Arbor Public Schools, Monroe Public Schools, and Chippewa Valley Schools—alleging they allow students to participate in sex-segregated athletic teams and use locker rooms based on gender identity. The districts claim compliance with federal law and are cooperating with the Office for Civil Rights, which is transitioning to the Department of Justice.

The U.S. Department of Education has opened Title IX investigations into three Michigan school districts—Ann Arbor Public Schools, Monroe Public Schools, and Chippewa Valley Schools—over allegations they allowed students to participate in sex-segregated athletic teams and use locker rooms based on gender identity. The Education Department alleges unsafe practices violating federal law, while Chippewa Valley Schools stated it would cooperate with the investigation and remains committed to compliance with federal and state laws.

Families of children with disabilities express concerns that the U.S. Department of Education's transfer of civil rights enforcement and special education oversight to other agencies will exacerbate existing delays and inefficiencies. Parents and advocates warn the shift, part of efforts to dismantle the Education Department, risks creating further chaos in resolving complaints about bullying and discrimination.

Families of children with disabilities warn that the U.S. Education Department's transfer of civil rights enforcement and special education oversight to other agencies could worsen delays in addressing complaints. Parents report unresolved cases, with some waiting over two years for resolutions, and advocates argue the changes risk further system instability.

Families of children with disabilities warn that the Education Department's transfer of civil rights enforcement and special education oversight to the DOJ and HHS could exacerbate delays and chaos in an already strained system. Parents like Nicole May report unresolved complaints, while advocates criticize the move for misaligning special education needs with health-focused HHS priorities.

Families of children with disabilities warn that shifting civil rights enforcement and special education oversight from the Education Department to the Justice and Health and Human Services departments could worsen delays in resolving complaints. Parents report unresolved cases lasting over two years, with advocates criticizing the move as detrimental to special education needs.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, as part of efforts to scale back the department under President Donald Trump's administration. The move follows earlier agreements transferring responsibilities to other federal agencies, with the Education Department stating it will continue fulfilling statutory duties.

The Justice Department is investigating the U.S. Department of Education's civil rights cases. Former Office for Civil Rights staff members express concern that the Justice Department's approach might leave some students behind, while Trump officials argue this will not occur.

The Education Department is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights to the Justice Department and HHS, aligning with President Trump's goal to dismantle the department. These moves reduce the Education Department's responsibilities, with the Justice Department handling civil rights enforcement and student privacy, and HHS managing special education programs.

President Trump's administration is transferring key responsibilities of the Education Department to other agencies, including the Department of Justice for civil rights enforcement and the Department of Health and Human Services for special education oversight. Advocates warn the changes could disrupt services for at-risk students, including those with disabilities and from marginalized communities.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer oversight of special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies under President Trump’s administration. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will shift to the Department of Health and Human Services, while civil rights enforcement will move to the Department of Justice.

The Trump administration is moving the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Justice. Advocates argue the shift could harm students with disabilities by transferring oversight from education experts to agencies less equipped for non-medical programs.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. The move is part of President Donald Trump’s administration efforts to scale back federal oversight and return education responsibilities to states.

President Trump's administration is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights in education from the Education Department to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services. The changes have drawn criticism from advocacy groups, who argue they will harm accountability and services for underserved students.

President Donald Trump's administration transferred oversight of special education to the Department of Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement in education to the Department of Justice, reducing the Education Department's functions. Advocates and education unions criticized the move, warning it could harm vulnerable students and create uncertainty in services.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, as part of efforts to reduce federal oversight. The move aligns with President Trump’s goal of returning education responsibilities to states.

The Trump Administration is transferring special education programs from the Education Department to the Health Department. The Education Department will also move the Office for Civil Rights' anti-discrimination enforcement duties to the Justice Department.

President Donald Trump's administration is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights enforcement from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services. The move, part of broader efforts to reduce the Education Department's role, has drawn criticism from a union representing department employees, who warn it could harm vulnerable students.

The Trump administration announced transferring civil rights enforcement in schools to the Department of Justice and special education oversight to Health and Human Services, accelerating the dismantling of the Education Department. Advocates argue the move risks weakening enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and civil rights protections, citing HHS's lack of expertise in education.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before a U.S. House committee on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity initiatives and investigations into its Black Student Success Plan. King was subpoenaed by the Republican-led committee, which also invited superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County school districts.

Loudoun County Superintendent Aaron Spence testified before a House committee at Capitol Hill, defending the district’s policies amid federal investigations. He addressed concerns about bathroom policies for transgender students and other issues, while representatives criticized the district’s handling of incidents like unauthorized recordings and pronoun usage. The district faces multiple unresolved federal Education Department investigations.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows ongoing federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity and inclusion efforts, including investigations into its Black Student Success Plan and previous funding disputes. King was subpoenaed for the testimony, which also included superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County.

The Department of Education (ED) rescinded its initial reduction in force (RIF) for civil rights attorneys, but some did not return to work. ED now uses a third-party contractor to hire new civil rights attorneys at salaries nearly double those previously offered to laid-off staff.

The U.S. Department of Education issued a warning to Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado, alleging the district allowed up to 61 male students to participate in girls' sports teams and access female-only facilities, violating Title IX. The department gave the district 10 days to resolve the issue or face potential enforcement actions, including loss of federal education funding.

The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Smith College for admitting male students to a women's college, allowing them access to women-only areas. The investigation aims to determine if the college violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college considers any applicant who self-identifies as a woman eligible for admission.

The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Smith College for admitting male students to its all-women's institution, potentially violating Title IX. The college considers applicants who self-identify as women, including trans and nonbinary individuals. The investigation aims to determine if the college's policy complies with federal law.

The Education Department has launched a Title IX investigation into Smith College for admitting transgender women and granting them access to women-only spaces. The investigation is being conducted by the Office for Civil Rights. Smith College is a private all-women's school in Massachusetts.

The U.S. Department of Education has ceased updating a public list of schools under investigation for civil rights violations since January 2025, raising concerns about transparency. Journalists found the department under the Trump administration prioritizing investigations into antisemitism and transgender athletes while neglecting racial harassment cases, leading to a lawsuit by ProPublica after repeated failed requests for information.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has reopened an investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District's Black Student Achievement Plan following a 2024 settlement. The probe focuses on the district's program aimed at addressing racial disparities in student outcomes.