Florida District Won’t Rehire Teacher in LGBTQ+ Controversy over Student’s Preferred Name

Florida teacher fired for using name for student that doesn't match biological gender

A Florida teacher says she did not intend to violate a state law that forbids her from using a name for a student that does not match the student's biological gender without parental approval.Melissa Calhoun said Tuesday that she was not aware she was breaking the state law and did not have any political motivation. She was given a written reprimand and suspended from teaching for a year, but the district now says she will not be rehired after t…

Florida district won’t rehire teacher in LGBTQ+ controversy over student’s preferred name

The veteran teacher, whose license was in jeopardy, settled with the state for a $750 fine and a year of probation, among other consequences.