Trump Administration Cuts $12M California Sex Education Grant Over Gender Curriculum

The Trump administration has terminated a $12.3 million federal grant to California for sexual education programs, citing the state's refusal to remove what it calls 'radical gender ideology' from its curricula. The funding supported sex education in juvenile justice facilities, homeless shelters, foster care group homes, and some schools, reaching around 13,000 youth annually. Acting Assistant Secretary Andrew Gradison stated that California's sex-ed materials included content on transgender and gender queer identities, which the administration deems outside the grant's scope and unacceptable under federal law. President Trump emphasized that any California school district not adhering to transgender-related federal policies would lose funding, and a review of sex education curricula in nearly 40 states is underway. California officials have defended their materials as accurate and compliant with grant terms, but the administration insists on accountability for federal funds usage. This move reflects the current administration's broader stance on gender ideology in education and its impact on federal funding.