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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a dismissal and returned a suit to trial court involving a parent's objection to a statue of the Ten Commandments.
District Required to Allow Transgender Student to Use Bathroom Based Upon Gender Identity
An Ohio federal district court rules in favor of a transgender student seeking to use the restroom associated with her gender identity.
Court Rejects First Amendment Suit Filed by Student Who Bullied Two Disabled Students Off Campus
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sides with a district on an issue of off-campus bullying that featured sexually-charged elements.
Texas Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of DOE/DOJ Transgender Guidelines
The most current litigation on transgender students and bathrooms.
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Lesson Requiring Recitation of the Mexican Pledge Did Not Violate Student’s Rights
The Fifth Circuit looks at whether a student's free speech rights were violated.
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Did The Students’ Detention at Prom to Administer Breathalyzer Tests Violate the Constitution?
First and Fourth Amendment questions about student detention are answered by the Eleventh Circuit court.
Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Decision to Designate Class as Unweighted for Ranking Purposes
A student was told a class would be weighted as a plus 10 in ranking and was not.
Court Dismisses Student’s Claims of Abuse by Teacher
A suit by a parent alleging violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Title IX fails to establish these claims.
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Coach’s Retaliation Claims Failed
A trial and appellate court find no evidence of retaliation against a coach who is transferred after a student incident.
The Parent’s Conduct Interfered With the District’s Efforts to Provide the Student FAPE
A disagreement over the type of homebound services offered to a student as well as other claims leads to a hearing.
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