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Dolls in Classrooms Spark Federal Probe | Portland Maine News
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A federal probe is underway in Minnesota as DOJ and Education investigate whether gender-inclusive dolls—developed at the University of Minnesota and marketed for kids ages 4-10—are being used in schools without parental consent. Sparked by a complaint from Defending Education, the investigation focuses on whether educators are improperly accessing materials meant for licensed clinicians, and whether federal funds were misused by failing to notify parents. Critics worry about introducing complex identity concepts to young children in classrooms rather than at home, while advocates see it as a tool for inclusion. The core issue: transparency and parental rights in education.
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