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Substitute Teacher Loses First Amendment Challenge Over Pronoun Policy

January 30, 2026
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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a school district can require staff to use students’ preferred pronouns and maintain student privacy regarding gender identity.

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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Kimberly Ann Polk’s lawsuit against the Montgomery County Board of Education. Polk, a substitute teacher, alleged t…


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Holding: The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a substitute teacher's lawsuit challenging a school district requirement to use students' preferred pronouns and maintain student privacy regarding gender identity.