State education agencies commonly serve as intermediaries between local school districts and the federal government for implementing federal education programs.
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States receive and distribute most federal K–12 education funding and provide oversight and technical support to local districts.
The U.S. Department of Justice can bring lawsuits against state education agencies and related organizations alleging violations of federal civil rights laws.
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Federal enforcement mechanism for alleged civil rights violations involving state actors and institutions.
Federal agencies can issue compliance demands to state education agencies regarding policies that may implicate sex discrimination in school athletics, including policies on participation of transgender students.
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Interaction between federal civil rights enforcement and state education policy on athletics.