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Texas High School Sued Over Canceled Play Due to Gender Role Casting
- A female student, Ana Mota, was cast as the male lead in 'Little Shop of Horrors' at a Texas high school.
- The Grand Prairie Independent School District canceled the play, citing the state's anti-DEI law.
- Ana Mota filed a Title IX lawsuit against the school district for discrimination.
- The lawsuit argues that the cancellation of the play amounts to illegal gender discrimination.
- The case highlights the impact of Texas' anti-DEI law on school activities.
Articles (4)
The Texas Tribune·
High schooler pulled from musical over Texas’ anti-DEI law sues, alleging discrimination
The Hill·
Female Texas high schooler cast as male lead in 'Little Shop of Horrors' files Title IX suit after show canceled
WFAA Dallas·
North Texas school district sued over canceled play after girl cast in male lead role
KHOU Houston·
North Texas school district sued over canceled play after girl cast in male lead role