LEGAL
2 min read16 States Sue HHS Over Sexual Education Funding Requirements
TrueGov Editorial Team•4 months ago•2 min read
States challenge federal conditions on gender content in sex ed programs
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Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding conditions placed on sexual education funding. The legal action, filed in federal court in Oregon, challenges HHS requirements that would restrict curricula mentioning diverse gender identities in programs funded by federal grants. The plaintiffs argue these conditions violate federal law, separation of powers, and congressional spending authority.