Courts, Public Education
Federal Judge dismisses suit against public school officials who hid gender transition of 11 and 12-year-old siblingsA federal judge tossed a lawsuit from two Massachusetts parents who took a public school district to task for hiding their children’s gender transitions.Earlier this year, Stephen Foote… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Former Connecticut teacher faces fourth lawsuit alleging sexual abuse ‘for over a quarter of a century’A lawsuit filed this week against a former Connecticut teacher alleges sexual abuse occurred after his transfer from another school where similar accusations were made.Robert Martinez, along with… Read More
Courts
Michigan Court of Appeals sets precedent for school liability in cases of “student-on-student harassment”A Michigan appellate court ruled in favor of a school district in a sexual harassment case involving two students, but it also held that schools could be held accountable… Read More
Courts, Illinois
‘Potential chaos’ after judge strikes down cashless bail in parts of Illinois(The Center Square) – After months of debate over the pros and cons of the criminal justice package known as the SAFE-T Act, a judge has ruled the… Read More
Courts, Government
Kentucky Supreme Court affirms decision to strike down school choice bill, but supporters aren’t giving upThe Kentucky Supreme Court Thursday unanimously upheld a lower court’s ruling that a school choice law was in violation of the state constitution.The Education Opportunity Account Act, which… Read More
Courts, Culture
Former Virginia Tech women’s soccer star sues coach for trying to make her kneel during National AnthemA former women’s soccer star at Virginia Tech is suing her coach after she says she was forced off the team for refusing to kneel during the National Anthem. Read More
Courts, Government
New Hampshire sued over school choice expansion(The Center Square) – New Hampshire is facing a lawsuit from a teachers’ union over a new program that diverts public dollars for children to attend private schools and… Read More
Courts, Culture
In free speech case, Supreme Court is expected by some to back Colorado web designer who opposes same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court appears poised to rule in favor of the First Amendment right of a Christian web designer to refuse building websites for same-sex weddings.The Supreme Court… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
South Carolina withholds $1.5 million from Christian nonprofit as judge considers payment’s legalityState officials will withhold $1.5 million earmarked for a Christian nonprofit, pending a judge’s ruling on its constitutionality.South Carolina residents brought a lawsuit against the state’s governor, treasurer,… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Ohio school board settles free speech case after ban on critical comments at board meeting – but new policy will bar any comments about employeesAn Ohio school board has reached a settlement with a resident who sued after being prevented from speaking at a board meeting about a controversy over the district superintendent. Read More
Courts, Public Education
Mother of autistic student sues Oklahoma district for negligence in wake of physical assault incidentThe mother of an autistic student has filed a lawsuit against her son’s Oklahoma school district after an alleged assault from another student.Adrianne Johnson filed suit on Nov. Read More
Public Education
Supreme Court denies school district’s request for review of sexual assault caseA Virginia school district’s appeal that it shouldn’t be held liable in a sexual assault case involving two students was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.The… Read More
Courts
Biden admin will extend student loan payment pause – again – while forgiveness is tied up in court(Daily Caller) – The Biden administration extended the student loan repayment pause to until the end of June 2023 while the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan is tied up… Read More
Courts, Culture
Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion trigger law injunction(The Center Square) – Kentucky’s top court Tuesday heard arguments on whether it should reinstate temporary restraining orders against two abortion laws, including one that took effect shortly after… Read More
Biden administration
Biden pulls back on pledge to codify Roe v. Wade(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden raised eyebrows Monday telling reporters that he expects no progress on the abortion issue in the second half of his term. Read More
Courts, Public Education
‘It’s difficult to teach yourself’: Class action lawsuit says Connecticut school has failed to hireHigh school students in one Connecticut classroom have allegedly been forced to go weeks without a math teacher, leading to a lawsuit against the school.The Zandri family filed… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Coalition of AGs file brief against school that hides students’ gender transitions from parents(Daily Caller) – A coalition of 17 Republican attorneys general filed an amicus brief Thursday in support of a lawsuit filed against an Iowa school that obscures students’ gender… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Wyoming teachers’ union sues its own state claiming underfunding of its public schoolsA Wyoming teachers’ union has filed a lawsuit against the state alleging insufficient funding for public education.The state argues the union has no standing in the case since… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Virginia Supreme Court to decide if teachers can be fired for not using students’ preferred pronounsCan teachers be forced against their religious beliefs to use students’ preferred gender pronouns? The Virginia Supreme Court is being asked that question in a case that is expected… Read More
Courts, Culture
Former University of Louisville professor fighting for his professional life in federal court after sharing views on genderA former college professor who alleges he was demoted, harassed and fired after expressing his views on treatment for youths experiencing gender dysphoria had his day in court last… Read More