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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Oklahoma school district adding anti-harassment policies after nonbinary teen's death

Student Death Oklahoma Investigation - (Tulsa World)

A federal investigation into an Oklahoma school district launched after the death of a nonbinary student has led to the school agreeing to develop policies to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment, federal officials announced Wednesday.

The February death of 16-year-old Owasso High School student Nex Benedict took place the day after a fight with several girls in a school bathroom. It was ultimately ruled a suicide by the state's medical examiner, and no charges were filed in connection with the fight.

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