The News: New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools has filed a federal lawsuit against the New Richmond School District, alleging that its bathroom policy violates the rights of high school girls under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. WILL represents the Association—which includes both parents and female students—seeking an end to the district’s policy and a declaration that the girls’ civil rights were violated by the district’s actions.
The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Cory Brewer, stated, “Girls should feel safe at school and their privacy should be respected. New Richmond schools left parents and young girls no choice but to go to court and sue to end this ridiculous policy allowing biological boys into the girls’ bathroom. WILL is proud to represent this association of parents and students to bring an end to this destructive and dangerous policy.”
WILL Client, High School Junior, Ella Frei, stated, “Protecting girls by not allowing boys in the girls’ bathroom shouldn’t be controversial—it should be common sense. We are not going to abandon our identity as girls or ignore the real privacy concerns the school district has forced on us.”