ACLU of Hawaii sues Maui Prep over policy affecting transgender students

Maui Prep Academy hit with 2 suits on transgender policy | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Two lawsuits were filed Tuesday in Maui Circuit Court against Maui Preparatory Academy related to its new school policy, which began in the 2025-26 school year, that transgender students would no longer be allowed to use restroom facilities, play on sports teams or room with students of the same gender.

Maui Private School Sued For Discriminating Against Transgender Kids

The two lawsuits filed against Maui Prep come amid national debates around transgender athletes in school sports.

Transgender policy at Maui private school spurs lawsuits

The new rule that went into effect last month at Maui Preparatory Academy states that “biological sex assigned at birth will determine students participation in athletics, overnight stays, and access to facilities such as bathrooms and locker rooms.”

ACLU of Hawaii sues Maui Prep over policy affecting transgender students

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a lawsuit against Maui Preparatory Academy on Tuesday, claiming the school's new policy discriminates against transgender students.

PARENTS SUE MAUI PREPARATORY ACADEMY OVER DISCRIMINATORY POLICY TARGETING TRANS STUDENTS (ACLU-HI)

PARENTS SUE MAUI PREPARATORY ACADEMY OVER DISCRIMINATORY POLICY TARGETING TRANS STUDENTS HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU of Hawai‘i”) filed a lawsuit on behalf of a family challenging Maui Preparatory Academy’s (“Maui Prep”) discriminatory policy targeting transgender students. Under Maui Prep’s new policy, transgender students are no longer allowed to use facilities, play on sports teams, or room …