NYC schools sue Education Dept. over nearly $50M in grant cuts tied to transgender policies
New York City Public Schools have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over cuts to nearly $50 million in grant funding due to their policies on transgender issues. The lawsuit challenges the education department's decision to withdraw grants from schools that implemented certain policies to support students' identities and gender expressions.
New York City Public Schools have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over the nearly $50M in grant cuts due to their transgender policies, citing federal law and constitutional protections as justification for their actions. The schools argue that the funding reduction violates the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A court hearing has been scheduled to determine whether the department's decision is lawful or not.
