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A father from Lawrence, Kansas, has sued the local public school district, USD four ninety-seven, alleging they ignored his daughters reports of sexual harassment by her middle school gym teacher, Patrick Naughton. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, accuses the district of sex discrimination, creating a hostile environment, retaliation, and emotional distress. The girl, AK, first reported the inappropriate behavior to a school resource officer, but the district failed to investigate, loop in their Title IX coordinator, or offer support. Despite a second report, the district offered no help, leading to police involvement and a trespass warning for the father. The girls learning and mental health suffered, forcing her to move out of state for education. The district admitted their mistakes in an April meeting, but follow-up complaints were dismissed. The case is ongoing, with district lawyers denying Title IX violations.

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