U.S. education department demands states revise student records policies

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The U.S. Department of Education has demanded that Washington and California detail how their schools share student records with parents, saying state policies can pressure educators to hide records and may conflict with the department's view of Title IX and FERPA. The department cited recent federal court decisions and warned that FERPA violations can risk federal funding. Washington's superintendent called the demand a media stunt and said his office has provided tens of thousands of documents during a long probe. The dispute intersects with Supreme Court rulings, state transgender protections, and two Washington ballot initiatives on records and sports.

The department demanded states detail student record policies under FERPA concerns.