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ACLU Sues Maui Prep Over Transgender Discrimination Policy

9/3/2025

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The ACLU of Hawai‘i is suing Maui Preparatory Academy over a policy that allegedly discriminates against transgender students.
The lawsuit claims this policy violates Hawai‘i law against discrimination in state-funded schools.
A 9-year-old transgender girl left the school due to the policy, affecting her education and well-being.
A former faculty member has also filed a wrongful termination lawsuit after opposing the policy.
Maui Prep denies the allegations, asserting its right to set rules as a private institution.

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The ACLU of Hawai‘i is suing Maui Preparatory Academy over a policy that allegedly discriminates against transgender students.
The lawsuit claims this policy violates Hawai‘i law against discrimination in state-funded schools.
A 9-year-old transgender girl left the school due to the policy, affecting her education and well-being.
A former faculty member has also filed a wrongful termination lawsuit after opposing the policy.
Maui Prep denies the allegations, asserting its right to set rules as a private institution.