After a five-month investigation, the ACLU alleged that the school district showed a 'toxic educational environment for LGBQ&T students that has been exacerbated by homophobic and transphobic actions and policies' from the school board and administrators.
Seven students in elementary, middle and high school are part of the 72-page complaint, according to Ting, who said the one thing the students share in common is their experience of harassment and bullying.The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has filed a federal complaint against the Central Bucks School District detailing a toxic environment of bullying, harassment, and discrimination of LGBTQ plus students.
"We talked to dozens of parents, students, staff members, former staff members and just learned about the different types of hostilities that have been happening towards LGBTQ students, and transgender students in particular," said Richard Ting, staff attorney at the ACLUPA. Seven students in elementary, middle and high school are part of the 72-page complaint, according to Ting, who said the one thing the students share in common is their experience of harassment and bullying.
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