Vermont education agencies pay damages to Mid Vermont Christian School after competition ban
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Vermont education agencies pay damages to Mid Vermont Christian School after competition ban
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
A judge awarded $566,000 in damages and legal fees to Mid Vermont Christian School following its two-year ban for refusing to play against a trans athlete in 2023.
The ban, imposed by the Vermont Principals’ Association, excluded the school from all state sports and academic competitions, forcing teams to travel out of state for events.
The U.S. Court of Appeals ordered the school's reinstatement in 2024, allowing students to return to competition, but the ban's impact on school culture and lost opportunities remains significant.
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