U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax
And the Senate Confirms Hegseth and Noem
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U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax
Though Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate, Denise L. Carter is serving as the Acting Secretary of Education (and her actions reflect the administration's priorities in education policy). Education Week
Despite the absence of a confirmed Secretary, the Department of Education has already initiated significant actions. On January 24, 2025, the Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) dismissed 11 complaints concerning the removal of certain books from school libraries. These complaints alleged that removing age-inappropriate, sexually explicit, or obscene materials created a hostile environment for students. The OCR found these claims to be without merit and rescinded previous guidance suggesting that such removals could violate civil rights laws. U.S. Department of Education
This decision aligns with the current administration's stance on local control over educational content. Craig Trainor, the Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, emphasized that the Department will respect the authority of parents and local school boards in making decisions about educational materials, without federal intervention. New York Post
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