Nex Benedict: Investigation reveals Owasso 'deliberately indifferent' to student rights
After Nex Benedict died in February, the U.S. Department of Education found repeated violations of federal anti-harassment policies at Owasso schools.
Oklahoma school district cited for indifference to students’ civil rights
In an agreement with federal investigators, Owasso school officials promise to address instances of discrimination and sex-based harassment of students.
School where Nex Benedict attended failed to protect students from harassment, investigation finds
The Oklahoma school district that came under fire after non-binary student Nex Benedict died of an overdose has a history of “inadequately” handling reports of sexual harassment and violated Title IX,
Nex Benedict’s Oklahoma school district violated federal law, investigation finds
Owasso Public Schools, the district where Nex Benedict died following a fight at school, violated federal law, according to the Education Department.
Nex Benedict's school district failed to protect students, investigation finds
The public school district in Oklahoma came under scrutiny this year after an LGBTQ+ teen died of an overdose following targeted bullying.
After student suicide, Oklahoma district agrees to address Title IX violations
The Department of Education announced that Oklahoma's Owasso Public Schools has agreed to “remedy violations of Title IX” following LGBTQ+ student Nex Benedict's death.
Investigation Finds Nex Benedict’s School District Was “Deliberately Indifferent” to Harassment Complaints
The Department of Education’s investigation reveals how Owasso Public Schools in Oklahoma were handling student complaints of harassment and bullying.
Nex Benedict’s District Was ‘Indifferent to Students’ Civil Rights,’ Feds Find
A photograph of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teenager who died a day after a fight in a high school restroom, is projected during a candlelight service at Point A Gallery, on Feb. 24, in Oklahoma City. Federal officials determined the district was "deliberately indifferent to students' civil rights" based on its responses to reports of sexual harassment.
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Federal investigation uncovers civil rights violations at Owasso schools after nonbinary student's death
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U.S. Dept. of Education says Owasso Public Schools had Title IX violations dating back years
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