The U.S. Department of Education has launched a federal investigation into Owasso Public Schools following the death of Nex Benedict.The 16-year-old nonbinary student died on Feb. 8, a day after getting into a fight in a bathroom at Owasso High School. Police said preliminary information from an autopsy report indicated that Benedict did not die as a result of trauma, and authorities are waiting for a toxicology report and ancillary testing to come back.U.S. Department of Education officials said they decided to open an investigation after receiving a complaint from the Human Rights Campaign.| MORE | Vigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died day after school bathroom fightThe complaint says, "we believe that Nex's death is the natural consequence of a growing wave of hatred against LGBTQ+ people." The complaint added that Oklahoma has considered more than 85 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation since 2015, passing seven into law.| MORE | Superintendent Ryan Walters responds to criticism on messaging around LGBTQ+ communityThe department says it will determine whether Owasso Public Schools failed to appropriately respond to harassment of students. Investigators added that their goal is a quick resolution to the complaint.Top HeadlinesOKC police search for man accused of trying to break into woman’s apartment while she was showeringFederal Investigation launched into Owasso Public Schools following death of Nex BenedictCourt documents: Online argument leads to 14-year-old being shot in chest at OKC homeWinchester Drive-In Theater in Oklahoma City set for 2024 seasonRossen Reports: These people don’t need to file taxes, do you qualify?