State Superintendent Chris Reykdal

Feds demand WA revise student policies on privacy, transgender rights

The U.S. Department of Education asked Washington state to change its school rules about student privacy and transgender rights. The request is part of a federal review of how schools handle these issues. Washington’s top school official, Chris Reykdal, said the request wastes money and is a “fishing expedition.” He argued the federal government is overstepping its authority.