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The U.S. Department of Education announced on Monday that it would be launching an investigation into a Massachusetts school district after reports that students were given a survey with sexually explicit questions despite their parents opting out.

In a press release , the department said that its Student Privacy Policy Office began an investigation into Burlington Public Schools after it distributed a "Youth Risk Behavior Survey" in late March. The survey featured questions about sexual experiences, alcohol use and gender identity.

According to a complaint filed by the Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center , many parents chose to opt their children out because participation was voluntary. However, parents said the survey

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