Jurupa USD Settles $360K Lawsuit With Jessica Tapia Over Pronoun Dispute

May 15, 2024, 04:45 PM

A California school district in Riverside County, Jurupa USD, has agreed to pay $360,000 to Jessica Tapia, a former teacher who was fired for refusing to use students' preferred pronouns and to keep their gender identity secret from parents. Tapia, who cited her Christian beliefs as the reason for her refusal, settled the lawsuit with the district. This settlement is part of a broader trend of legal actions surrounding the use of transgender pronouns in educational and public institutions. These developments are seen as significant wins for free speech advocates.