Reported Incidents
For Kansas
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
District Rejects DEI Ban
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
A school district's board voted against a resolution to comply with executive orders prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision was influenced by legal counsel advising that such compliance was unnecessary. The institution opted not to implement a ban on DEI.
Kansas Advocacy Group Mission
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
A Kansas-based advocacy group, affiliated with a national coalition, aims to abolish the US Department of Education. The organization focuses on federal, state, and local education issues.
USD 345 Kids Advocacy
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
An advocacy group in Topeka, Kansas, outlines its mission to prioritize academics over what it terms "indoctrination" in schools. The organization emphasizes parental rights in moral and medical decisions, and advocates for fiscal responsibility in school spending. It expresses opposition to certain equity and inclusion programs.
AG: Schools hide trans status
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
Several school districts in Kansas are accused by the state's Attorney General of violating parental notification requirements. The accusation centers on the districts' alleged failure to inform parents about their children's social transitioning while at school.
AG Pressures Districts on LGBTQ+
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
The state's Attorney General is pressuring local school districts to alter their policies concerning staff support for students' preferred names and pronouns. This action aims to change existing guidelines that affirm gender identity. The districts are reportedly pushing back against these demands.
Kansas schools transition kids secretly
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
The Kansas Attorney General reported that several school districts in the state have been socially transitioning students. These actions were allegedly taken without the knowledge or consent of the students' parents. This raises concerns about parental rights and school transparency.
AG challenges school gender policies
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
The state's Attorney General has initiated a challenge against school policies. These policies are alleged to facilitate the social transition of students without parental knowledge or consent.
AG Targets School Gender Policies
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
The Kansas Attorney General is scrutinizing school districts for policies that allegedly allow the social transition of students without parental consent. The AG is focusing on a few specific districts regarding these controversial practices. This issue highlights a conflict over parental involvement in sensitive student matters.
Kansas AG: Transgender Identity Policy
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
The Kansas Attorney General issued a statement regarding school policies on student gender identity. The statement clarifies that schools in Kansas are not legally mandated to disclose a student's transgender identity to their parents. This impacts how educational institutions manage student privacy and parental notification.
School promotes BLM at School
Alleged incident in Lawrence School District · Kansas
An elementary school promoted a "Black Lives Matter at School" week, encouraging student activism and aiming to inspire anti-racism and equity. The initiative included daily themed activities for students. The report highlights concerns about the "Black Lives Matter at School" organization's controversial statements regarding international conflicts.
District buys migrant student books
Alleged incident in Wichita School District · Kansas
The district received a quote for over $63,000 from Scholastic for culturally responsive book sets. These books were intended for migrant students and would be purchased using pandemic-era relief funds. The district sought to use federal emergency funds for this educational initiative.
School gets LGBTQ training grant
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
A high school received a $10,000 grant from a national project. The funds are designated for staff training on LGBTQ+ issues. This initiative aims to incorporate these topics into classroom instruction.
District Policy Hides Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
A school district's guidance document outlines practices for addressing student gender identity. The policy suggests that parents may not always be informed when their child transitions gender at school. It also details expectations for staff and students regarding pronoun usage and restroom access.
Gender identity hidden from parents
Alleged statewide incident in Kansas
Several large school districts in Kansas have policies that do not mandate parental notification regarding a student's gender identity or transition. This means school staff are not required to inform parents about these sensitive topics. The policy allows for non-disclosure to parents.
Maize Gender Plan Hides Parents
Alleged incident in Maize School District · Kansas
A school district's gender support plan indicates that parents might not be involved in their child's gender transition if they are unsupportive. The policy includes questions for staff to assess parental awareness and support. This raises concerns about parental rights regarding sensitive student information.
DEI Policies, Suicide Statistics Discussed
Alleged incident in Wichita School District · Kansas
A debate occurred with a state teachers union official regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The discussion included statistics about LGBTQ+ student suicide rates. This highlights ongoing conversations about sensitive topics in education.
District training: hide gender
Alleged incident in Wichita School District · Kansas
A Kansas school district's teacher training program instructs educators to disregard parental wishes concerning a child's gender identity. The training also advises staff to keep student gender-related information confidential from parents. This policy aims to prevent students from being 'pushed over the proverbial edge'.
Pronoun Training, Parental Rights
Alleged incident in Wichita School District · Kansas
A school district's teacher training presentation discussed gender identity policies. It suggested that information could be withheld from parents regarding a student's gender identity. The training also claimed that not using preferred pronouns might lead to student death.
District mandates pronoun use
Alleged incident in Wichita School District · Kansas
A large Kansas school district has directed its teachers to use students' preferred names and pronouns. This policy is to be implemented without requiring parental approval. The district cites potential severe harm to students as the reason for this directive.
Kansas Training: Misgendering Fatal
Alleged incident in Wichita School District · Kansas
A Kansas school district conducted teacher training that suggested misgendering students by not using their preferred pronouns could result in severe outcomes, including death. This training aimed to educate staff on the potential negative impacts of such actions.