Why are Hillsborough schools under federal scrutiny for alleged discrimination?

Information is elusive because of agency rules and privacy concerns.

The Hillsborough County school district is the subject of a discrimination investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, but officials aren't releasing details. — The Hillsborough County school district is the subject of a discrimination investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, but officials aren't releasing details. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

Marlene Sokol is a former education reporter.

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