Education Alert: Sixth Circuit Allows Student Discipline for Bullying and Harassment, But Not Misgendering
On November 6, 2025, a full panel of the Sixth Circuit held that disciplining students for using non-preferred pronouns to refer to transgender classmates violates the First Amendment. This decision highlights the fine line separating protected free speech and impermissible bullying and offers important factors for districts to balance when considering discipline. Background: In 2023, […]
