In a move that has sparked controversy among LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, the US Department of Education has announced that it will no longer collect certain data related to LGBTQ+ students. The decision, which affects K-12 schools, comes after a federal court ruled that the department's previous data collection efforts were unconstitutional. The data in question, which included information on students' sexual orientation and gender identity, was intended to help schools better understand and address the needs of LGBTQ+ students. However, critics argue that the collection of such data could lead to increased bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ students, and that the risks of collecting this data outweigh any potential benefits.
Education Department stops collecting some LGBTQ+ student data K-12 Dive
