"Education Department Launches Investigation into Oklahoma School District Following Nex Benedict's Death"
The Department of Education is launching an investigation into whether the Oklahoma school district attended by late transgender student Nex Benedict failed to appropriately address sex-based harassment, following a complaint filed by the Human Rights Campaign. Benedict's death, a day after a school bathroom fight, prompted intense media attention and condemnation from LGBTQ advocates. The investigation aims to determine if the district violated Title IX, a civil rights law protecting against gender-based discrimination in federally funded education programs. The cause of Benedict's death remains unclear, and the HRC is urging urgent action for justice and safety in schools.