The Department of Education under President Trump rescinded an estimated $8 million in federal funding from Chicago Public Schools’ magnet programs after accusing the district of failing to eliminate the Black Student Success Plan and transgender-inclusive policies.
Federal investigators allege that the policies discriminate against certain student groups and violate civil rights law, urging CPS to align with a narrower, biology-based definition of sex.
Chicago officials warn that these cuts will disrupt critical educational programs, affecting underserved communities. This dispute reflects the broader national conflict over diversity and transgender rights in schools, with CPS standing firm against federal demands.
