Federal Probe Into Gender Dolls in Schools | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Federal investigators are digging into Minnesota schools over the use of “My Gender Dolls” — therapeutic toys designed to help kids explore gender identity — after a parental rights group raised alarms that educators might be using them without notifying parents. The dolls, developed at the University of Minnesota and marketed for ages four to ten, have sparked controversy: supporters see them as inclusive tools, critics argue sensitive topics should remain in the home. The probe focuses on whether federal laws protecting parental rights were violated and if schools receiving federal funds…