Nex Benedict's School District to Reform After Title IX Violations
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has found Owasso Public Schools in violation of Title IX due to systemic failures in addressing sexual harassment, following the suicide of student Nex Benedict. The investigation revealed multiple instances of harassment that were ignored by the district. As a result, Owasso Public Schools has agreed to a resolution that includes policy revisions, training, and better documentation of incidents. The Human Rights Campaign praised the decision, emphasizing the importance of protecting LGBTQ+ students' rights.