Nonbinary teen wins discrimination lawsuit against Greater Albany Public Schools

Greater Albany Public Schools and former Oak Grove Elementary School Principal Jerrie Matuszak violated Oregon law, the U.S. Constitution and the f...

September 26, 2023
4:24 AM

Greater Albany Public Schools and former Oak Grove Elementary School Principal Jerrie Matuszak violated Oregon law, the U.S. Constitution and the federal sex-based protections known as Title IX by discriminating against a former elementary school student for their gender identity. That's the finding of a federal jury that concluded a four-day trial in Eugene late last week. Elaine Kelsey, left, her child, Lior Onaly-Kelsey, center, and attorney Caitlin Mitchell, right, celebrate in Eugene, Ore., in Sept.

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