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  • How could this federal complaint change policies in Richfield schools?

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📰 News we're reading

• MN law group targets Rochester, 15 other school districts over gender identity policies (kimt.com) — Richfield Public Schools is among 16 Minnesota districts a conservative legal group is asking federal officials to investigate over gender identity policies, including sports participation and restroom access. The group argues these policies violate Title IX and parents' rights, while also challenging state guidance on allowing transgender students in girls' sports, potentially setting up a significant legal and policy fight affecting Richfield families.
   

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