Federal investigation into Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a probe into Smith College regarding its admission policies for transgender women. This investigation raises questions about the college's compliance with federal regulations. (sources: washingtonpost, foxnews, cbsnews, politico, thehill)
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Smith College for its decision to admit transgender women. The inquiry focuses on the college's policies regarding access to women-only spaces.
- The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Smith College is an all-women's institution located in Massachusetts.
- The probe centers on the college's admission of transgender women and their access to women-only areas.
Why it matters
The investigation could have implications for admission policies at single-sex institutions across the country.
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