Fact Check: Is Minnesota placing “transgender dolls” in public school classrooms in fall 2026?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Minnesota plans to use “transgender dolls” in public school classrooms beginning in fall 2026.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The Minnesota Department of Education denied announcing or planning such a program. The dolls are part of a University of Minnesota project intended as a therapeutic tool for licensed professionals, not for use in public school classrooms.

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Date: 07/30/2026

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Last Updated on July 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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