Pennsylvania Districts Sue State Over LGBTQ+ Protections

Two public school districts in Pennsylvania, South Side Area and Knoch, along with several parents and Republican lawmakers, have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's expanded anti-discrimination regulations that protect LGBTQ+ individuals. The plaintiffs argue that the 2022 regulation, which includes sexual orientation and gender identity under sex discrimination, exceeds the authority granted by the state legislature. If successful, the lawsuit would prevent the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission from investigating discrimination claims related to these categories and could bar transgender student athletes from competing in women's sports. The case has drawn attention amid a national debate over transgender rights in athletics. Named in the lawsuit are Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Human Relations Commission, though neither has commented on the litigation yet. The plaintiffs maintain that the state Supreme Court has historically interpreted