Portland Public Schools rescinds ban on woman who questioned child's gender identity assignment

Portland Public Schools rescinded a trespass order against a mother who protested the district’s gender curriculum and an “identity flower” assignment given to her child. The district agreed to several concessions, including exempting her children from certain LGBTQ2SIA+ curriculum requirements and reviewing its nondiscrimination policy. This outcome is seen as a victory for parental rights, though the fight over policies allowing schools to withhold information from parents continues.

• Portland Public Schools rescinded a trespass order against Allison Roberts, a mother who opposed the district’s gender curriculum.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.