Education Department investigates LA school district over handling of teachers accused of sexual misconduct
Federal officials say the district’s contract may let accused teachers stay employed during investigations instead of being removed from student-facing roles.
- On Tuesday, the Education Department announced a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District for allegedly reassigning teachers accused of sexual misconduct rather than removing them from student-facing roles.
- Federal officials claim a 2024 agreement between the District and United Teachers Los Angeles 'appears to guarantee that teachers' will be reassigned when accused of sexual harassment or 'romantic relationships' with students.
- LAUSD and United Teachers Los Angeles denied the allegations, stating 'reassignment' typically means directing employees to remain at home away from students during investigations, not assigning them to other schools.
- Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey stated the District 'appears to be protecting sexual predators at the expense of its students,' arguing it ignored Title IX requirements protecting children from life-changing harm.
- L.A. Unified authorized $750 million in bonds to pay ongoing sexual misconduct settlements, while the District maintains it follows Title IX procedures and is strengthening policies to prevent future misconduct.
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