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Gay News: A lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to her school prom has received a $35,000 (£23,000) settlement.
By: Nigel Robinson
Constance MvMillen
Constance MvMillen
Lesbian prom student gets payout
The Itawamba Agricultural High School in Mississippi, USA, barred student Constance McMillen from bringing her girlfriend to her high school prom in April.
The prom was eventually cancelled, and another one held in its place which was attended by most of the school’s student but to which McMillen was not invited.
The case was filed on McMillen’s behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
As part of the settlement the school has agreed to implement a sexual orientation policy, although it denies it violated McMillen’s rights and maintains that it already has a non-discrimination policy.
In a statement McMillen said: "I'm so glad this is all over. I won't ever get my prom back, but it's worth it if it changes things at my school."
"Constance went through a great deal of harassment and humiliation simply for standing up for her rights,” said ACLU lawyer Christine Sun, “and she should be proud of what she has accomplished.”
