NYCLU Says School Didn’t Protect Gay Teen
The New York Civil Liberties Union says a central New York school district failed to protect a gay student from harassment, abuse and threats. The NYCLU has filed a federal lawsuit against the Mohawk Central School District in Herkimer County on behalf of 14-year-old Jacob, whose last name is not being released. The suit says the Gregory B. Jarvis Junior/Senior High School student has experienced escalating harassment for his sexual orientation over the past two years, including verbal and physical assaults.
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As a gay student from Jarvis High who was not out during my high school tenure, less an “I kiss boys” rainbow bumper sticker on my car, I am unhappy to say the least with my alma-ata. Being a small town I am not shocked just saddened. I pray justice is given, and peope gain enlightenment through this injustice.