A local school district is facing a federal investigation for a “graphic” and “inappropriate” survey that was allegedly given to students as young as 11 years old against their parents’ wishes.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Burlington Public Schools for allegedly failing to comply with parents’ written requests to opt their children out of a survey that asked questions about sexual activity and gender identity.

According to the Trump administration, the district may have violated parents’ rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment — which allows parents to recuse their children from participating in certain school surveys.

The controversial questionnaire earlier this year was given to both middle and high school students in Burlington Pub

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