The U.S. Department of Education has flagged four school districts in Kansas—Kansas City, Kansas Public School District, Olathe Public Schools, Shawnee Mission School District, and Topeka Public Schools—for violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Title IX. Investigations revealed that these districts implemented policies preventing parental access to student records, particularly concerning gender transitions. The districts failed to provide adequate justification for these restrictions, violating parental rights under FERPA. Additionally, the Office for Civil Rights found that Kansas City and Topeka allowed male students to use female restrooms and participate in female sports based on gender identity, which constitutes a Title IX violation. The Department has proposed corrective measures, including restricting athletic participation based on biological sex and ensuring parental access to student records. Failure to comply may lead to enforcement actions, including the potential loss of federal funding. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey emphasized that these policies violate federal law and pose risks to student safety and parental rights.