The figures were included in the department’s latest Civil Rights Data Collection, a mandatory survey covering more than 17,000 public school districts and 97,000 schools nationwide.Of the roughly 1,100 allegations against staff members, approximately 320 resulted in an employee resigning or retiring before any final disciplinary action or termination, according to the report.About 280 resulted in findings that the employee was not responsible, 230 remained pending and 200 resulted in findings of responsibility.
Approximately 90 led to duty reassignment before final disciplinary action or termination.FORMER NEW JERSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER INDICTED ON NEW CHARGES INCLUDING MANUFACTURING CHILD ABUSE MATERIALA Department of Education sign is displayed outside of their federal student aid office on May 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C.(Kevin Carter/Getty Images)"Parents deserve to know that when they send their children to school, their safety comes first," Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kim Richey said in a statement."The Civil Rights Data Collection gives us critical information to identify potential failures to protect students and hold school districts accountable when concerns arise," Richey continued.
"Thanks to President Trump and Secretary McMahon’s leadership, the Office for Civil Rights will continue to follow the facts, enforce federal civil rights laws, and ensure schools take their responsibility to protect students seriously."School districts separately reported approximately 11,800 incidents of rape, attempted rape or other sexual assault during the 2023-24 school year.About 460, or roughly 4%, were reported as having been committed by school staff.EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RESCINDS BIDEN TITLE IX RULE, RESTORES TRUMP-ERA REGULATIONSLinda McMahon, US education secretary, during a "Saving College Sports" roundtable in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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