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The U.S. Department of Education has moved to end Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students, according to an EdSource update. Title IX is the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education, and the change removes protections previously interpreted to cover gender identity and sexual orientation. Education advocates and civil rights groups are reacting to the decision, warning of consequences for transgender and queer students in schools.

EdSource has published a comparison of where California's candidates for state superintendent of public instruction stand on major education issues. The side-by-side look covers the positions of those vying to lead the state's school system, giving voters a guide ahead of the election. It offers a breakdown of how each candidate differs on key policy questions affecting California schools.