Nov 17, 2023

Federal civil rights investigation at Kansas school district

Posted Nov 17, 2023 1:00 PM
Photo courtesy Maize USD 266
Photo courtesy Maize USD 266

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Maize USD 266 is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights

According to an email to parents Thursday night, "A copy of the complaint was not provided to Maize USD 266 by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, so we are unable to make any further comment regarding this matter. 

"Maize USD 266 takes allegations of discrimination seriously and is committed to cooperating fully with any investigation. The school district is dedicated to providing a place for teaching and learning that prioritizes and champions respect and inclusivity and where all students and employees feel safe and valued."

Five of the complaints nationally allege antisemitic harassment and two allege anti-Muslim harassment. No word has been given on the specific grounds for the USD 266 complaint.