A transgender Mississippi girl who skipped graduation because school officials told her to follow the boys dress code says she celebrated the end of high school with family members who embrace her full identity
The girl requested to be identified only by her initials, L.B., because of her family's concerns about her safety. AP is not identifying the parents by their names because of those concerns.
L.B. said classmates and teachers were supportive as she wore feminine clothing throughout her years at Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, about 160 miles south of Jackson. The school allowed L.B. to use a staff restroom so she wouldn't have to use restrooms assigned specifically to girls or boys, her mother said.
L.B. had already selected a dress for graduation, which was held Saturday, and the lawsuit said she should not face discriminatory treatment. L.B.'s father said he told his daughter even before the court hearing that she had won by standing up for herself.Both parents support L.B. “100%,” her mother said.
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