FERPA Clash Over Gender Identity Records | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Federal education and justice departments are preparing legal action against two Kansas City school districts, Olathe and Shawnee Mission, over alleged violations of FERPA—specifically, withholding student gender identity info from parents. While Topeka recently agreed to reforms, these districts rejected similar terms, sparking a standoff. District leaders deny wrongdoing, citing lack of evidence and offering proposed fixes that were rejected. The feds warn non-compliance could lead to lawsuits and loss of federal funding, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle with national implications…