DES MOINES, Iowa —

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division said it was starting to look into the Des Moines district's hiring practices and DEI initiatives, "Race-Based Employment Practices."

The Iowa Department of Education is in charge of ensuring school districts are following the federal Civil Rights Act.

KCCI Investigates reached out to the education department to learn more.

The state education department says that in March, a letter was sent to all Iowa districts regarding following the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.

All districts acknowledged and confirmed they are in compliance with federal civil rights laws, according to a department spokesperson.

That includes Des Moines Public Schools.

The Iowa education department sent this statement Thursday

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