Portland Public Schools rescinds ban on woman who questioned child's gender identity assignment
Allison Roberts won major concessions from Portland Public Schools Tuesday, which rescinded her campus ban after she challenged its LGBTQ gender curriculum.
TL;DR
- Portland Public Schools rescinded a trespass order against Allison Roberts, a mother who opposed the district's gender curriculum.
- Roberts sued after criticizing the school's decision to use an "Intersex-Inclusive Progress" flag and an "identity flower" assignment for her 11-year-old.
- The school had accused Roberts of harassment, leading to a one-year ban from school events.
- The Liberty Justice Center, representing Roberts, stated the district agreed to rescind the ban, exempt her children from certain LGBTQ curriculum requirements, and review its policies.
- The legal group considers the concessions a victory for parental rights and noted the district changed its stance after discussions with a federal judge.