
States Challenge HHS Over Gender Identity Curriculum Funding Threats
Published on: Sept. 27, 2025, 6:44 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services over threats to withdraw funding for sexual education programs that recognize diverse gender identities. The plaintiffs argue this move violates federal law and targets transgender and gender-diverse youth.