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Mid Vermont Christian School Wins $566K Settlement After Trans-Athlete Ban

4/30/2026

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Mid Vermont Christian School received a $566,000 settlement after a two-year ban over a trans-athlete dispute.
Vermont education agencies paid the award following a court-ordered reinstatement to state competitions.
The ban forced teams to travel out of state, tripling travel time and ending local games.
Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Dave Cortman said the state’s actions discriminated against the school’s religious beliefs.

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Mid Vermont Christian School received a $566,000 settlement after a two-year ban over a trans-athlete dispute.
Vermont education agencies paid the award following a court-ordered reinstatement to state competitions.
The ban forced teams to travel out of state, tripling travel time and ending local games.
Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Dave Cortman said the state’s actions discriminated against the school’s religious beliefs.