Washington school board seeks Trump admin intervention on gender

The Mead School Board in Washington is seeking federal intervention regarding state gender inclusivity guidelines. They argue that complying with the state policy could risk their federal funding, while non-compliance may lead to state penalties. The board claims the state mandate conflicts with federal directives from the Trump administration on gender issues. They have been given 30 days to revise their policy to align with state requirements, which they say has caused community backlash. The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction maintains that state laws comply with federal standards. They are considering legal action against districts that refuse to follow state law, which could impact federal funding.