Denver Public Schools runs Denver’s public schools, serving the city’s students and overseeing district policy and schools.
Federal officials are probing Denver Public Schools and Bethel School District to determine if they violated a federal privacy law giving parents the right to opt out of surveys on sexual behavior or attitudes. The Education Department says parents must decide on issues impacting their children’s intimate lives. In Denver, a teacher was placed on administrative leave and later fired after concerns raised in March 2025. Bethel District reports unapproved vials at a high school display and will cooperate with the investigation. Testosterone is prescribed for gender-affirming care.