Trump administration targets transgender dolls not currently used in Minnesota schools
A University of Minnesota research project developed dolls with removable body parts intended for educational use with children ages 4-10. A nonprofit filed a federal complaint, leading the Trump administration's Education Department to investigate whether Minnesota schools were using them. State and university officials have since stated they are not involved with the dolls.
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Federal investigation launched into Minnesota Department of Education over transgender doll’s use in schools
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The story so far
6 developments- Jul 25Minnesota Schools Push Taxpayer Funded Transgender Dolls with Removable Genitalia for Preschoolers [WATCH]
- Jul 27Only right-leaning coverage:Minnesota Schools Will Start Using 'Transgender Dolls' With Children As Young As Four
- Jul 27Only right-leaning coverage:Tim Walz gets TORCHED over dolls with 'swappable genitals' meant for kids as young as 4: Report
- Jul 29Federal investigation launched into Minnesota Department of Education over transgender doll’s use in schools
- Jul 30Trump administration targets transgender dolls not currently used in Minnesota schools
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