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Kentucky School District Under Fire | Lexington News
The U.S. Department of Education is launching a major probe into a Kentucky school district accused of sweeping misconduct allegations under the rug—moving accused staff to new roles instead of properly investigating them. This “passing the trash” practice is under federal scrutiny as lawmakers scramble to respond after a 2022 report revealed hundreds of teacher licenses revoked for sexual misconduct. Federal law, including Title IX, mandates schools to protect students from abuse, and new Kentucky laws now criminalize grooming and ban cover-ups. The district has pledged cooperation, while…
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