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Jurupa USD Settles $360K Lawsuit With Teacher Fired Over Pronouns

May 15, 2024, 04:00 PM

A California school district in Riverside County, Jurupa USD, will pay $360,000 to settle a lawsuit by former teacher Jessica Tapia. Tapia, who cited her Christian beliefs, was fired for refusing to use students' preferred pronouns and for not keeping their gender identity secret from parents. The settlement has been seen as a victory for those opposing mandatory use of preferred pronouns in schools.