CITY, State (Fox News) — U.S. Department of Education finds California policy allowing school districts to hide students’ gender transitions from parents violates federal law.

## Investigation Findings
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon criticizes California officials for pressuring schools to conceal transgender information from parents.

## Federal Response
California risks losing $8 billion in annual federal education funding if violations are not resolved.

## Policy Details
AB 1955 law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2024 prohibits parental notification of students’ gender identity without consent.

## Legal Battles
Federal judge ruled against gender secrecy policies in California schools; Trump administration threatens funding cuts over transgender sports policy.