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Appeals court bans Title IX rule in four more states

With the ruling, LGBTQ+ students are at risk of discrimination at school in the majority of states.

Trans Vet Sues Ky. Nursing School for Discrimination

Vanessa Gilliam contends that administrators at Galen College of Nursing in Louisville interrupted her studies, misgendered her, and ultimately harassed her out of school. 

Trans Teacher's Discrimination Suit Settled With Maryland School Board

For years, Jennifer Eller suffered from degrading insults within the school system where she taught because of her gender identity.

How to Mark Tomorrow's 'Day of Silence' to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Schools

LGBTQ+ students and allies will take a vow of silence tomorrow to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.

Illinois School May Back Out of Trans Locker Room Agreement

Just a few days after an Illinois school district announced it would settle a federal transgender discrimination lawsuit, a war of words has sparked new tensions.

Maine Judge Rules That School Did Not Discriminate Against Transgender Girl

The school was within its rights to prohibit her from using the girls' restroom and was not indifferent to the harassment she faced, the judge ruled.

Biden’s Title IX sexual orientation and gender identity protections blocked in 26 states

The new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students in schools accepting federal funds took effect in the rest of the country on Thursday.

History in Oklahoma: Feds Sue School for Trans Discrimination

The Department of Justice files its first suit challenging discrimination against a transgender person.

Oregon School District Accused of Discrimination Against LGBT Students

North Bend school officials are accused of, among other things, forced Bible readings and failure to address homophobic bullying.

WATCH: Lesbian Teacher Sues for Discrimination

A retired gym teacher claims she didn't feel safe at work and administrators blocked her from coming out.

Feds: Illinois School Guilty of Anti-Trans Discrimination

The Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education declared that a school in Palatine, Ill., violated federal law by denying a trans student access to females' locker room facilities.

Bi Student Booted for Wearing Vagina Tee

A New York girl claims her high school discriminated against her.

Judge: No Excuse for Catholic School's Antigay Discrimination

A Massachusetts Catholic school violated state law when it withdrew a job offer to a man in a same-sex marriage, a judge rules.

Pa. School District Allegedly Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students

The Pennsylvania ACLU filed a federal complaint against the Central Bucks School District alleging it targets trans and nonbinary students.

The Schools Where Anti-Trans Discrimination is 'Just'

A nondiscrimination policy provisionally adopted by the Canadian Catholic school body has supporters of trans rights angered and dismayed.

Trans Teen Wins $75K in Landmark School Discrimination Suit

After a five-year battle that started in elementary school, Nicole Maines will be leaving a lasting legacy for all trans students as she graduates high school.

Female Couple Says School Discriminated Against Kids By Cutting Hair

Hair is sacred in Lakota tradition. 

WATCH: Victory for Trans Girl Discriminated Against by Catholic School

In response to 11-year-old Tracey Wilson's human rights complaint, Vancouver's schools have become more open to trans students -- though some say support doesn't go far enough.