Missouri School District Sued Over Discrimination Against Transgender Girl
The transgender student was suspended for refusing to use the boys’ bathroom and harassed by other students when she did.
August 4, 2023
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The transgender student was suspended for refusing to use the boys’ bathroom and harassed by other students when she did.
The regulation affects both transgender adults and youth.
Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Missouri, representing the families and organizations suing to challenge the ban, plan to appeal.
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