Dolls With Removable Genitalia in Elementary Schools Spark Federal Complaints

Executive Briefing

• Alleges University of Minnesota's 'MyGender Dolls' with removable genitalia are being placed in elementary schools without parental consent.
• Nonprofit Defending Education filed complaints with both the DOJ and Department of Education over the program.
• Targets children aged 4 to 10, funded through Governor Tim Walz's administration and developed by university faculty.
• Complaint cites violations of the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment and three Trump executive orders on gender identity.
• Critics note nearly half of Minnesota students fail math and reading proficiency while taxpayer funds support the program.