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Federal Investigation Launched into School's Handling of Transgender Student's Death

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Owasso Public Schools' response to harassment following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict after a school bathroom fight.

  • Federal investigation opened into Owasso Public Schools following the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old transgender student, after a school bathroom altercation.
  • Investigation aims to determine if the school district failed to respond appropriately to sex-based harassment, potentially contributing to Benedict's death.
  • Benedict's death has sparked national attention, highlighting concerns over the safety and treatment of LGBTQ+ students in schools.
  • The incident has intensified scrutiny of Oklahoma's restrictive laws and policies for LGBTQ+ students, amid a broader national debate on transgender rights.
  • Preliminary autopsy findings indicate Benedict's death was not directly caused by trauma from the fight, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
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