A government lawyer sent a letter to the school district saying they must stop hiding this information from parents or face a lawsuit.

The lawyer wrote that the school district seems to be keeping information about students' gender identities secret from parents, which might be against the law.

The lawyer said, 'Follow the law or we will see you in court.'

The US government is trying to stop schools from letting students change their gender without telling their parents. The school district in Maryland has 7 days to change its policy or it might lose federal funding.

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A US law says parents have the right to see their children's school records, which might include information about their gender identity.

Some people think schools should keep this information secret to protect students, while others think parents have the right to know.

Before sending the letter, the government announced it would work with the education department to stop schools from keeping this information secret.

A school district in Virginia is being sued for allegedly keeping students' gender transitions secret from parents.

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The government said it received complaints from parents in Maryland who said the school district was helping their child change gender without telling them.

A government official said they cannot comment on ongoing investigations.

The school district in Maryland lets students use any name or pronoun they want, without needing parental approval.

The US government is investigating some school districts for possibly breaking a law related to gender identity.

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The school district's policy says records about students' gender identities are confidential and should only be shared when necessary.

The school districts in Maryland and Michigan did not respond to requests for comment.

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A government lawyer said schools that hide information from parents are breaking the law and will face action.

The lawyer gave the school district 7 days to change its policy and share the relevant records with parents, or it might face legal action.