Key facts
- The Justice Department alleges the school district violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
- The school district said it disagrees with the allegations and stands by its compliance with FERPA and PPRA.
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves more than 84,000 students across 128 schools.
The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland on Tuesday, alleging that the district's transgender policies violate federal law. The lawsuit marks another effort by the Trump administration to restrict transgender rights. The department claims the district violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) by classifying information about a student's gender identity as confidential medical information, which it argued cannot be shared with parents without their consent. The school district stated it disagrees with the allegations and maintains its compliance with federal laws, expressing regret over the Justice Department's decision to litigate.