U.S. Department of Education Investigates Minnesota Department of Education Over Transgender Doll Program Claims
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) concerning claims about the use of transgender dolls in schools. This investigation was prompted by a complaint from the nonprofit Defending Education, citing a…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 29, 2026 —
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) regarding allegations surrounding the use of transgender dolls in educational settings.
The federal inquiry was prompted by a complaint filed by the nonprofit organization Defending Education. The complaint referenced a report by Fox News and a subsequent fact check conducted by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS concerning the University of Minnesota’s “MyGender Dolls” program.
In response to the claims, the MDE issued a statement clarifying that the “MyGender Dolls” project is not a state-funded or state-sanctioned initiative. Leaders involved with the program have reportedly confirmed that the dolls are designed as a therapeutic tool specifically for licensed professionals.
Furthermore, program leaders indicated that the dolls are not intended for use in public schools during the current academic year. The specific details of the complaint and the scope of the Department of Education’s investigation have not been fully disclosed.
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