New York: Ithaca Schools Win Appeal on Racial Harassment Case
WBNG reports:
— “The New York Human Rights Division ordered the district to pay $400-thousand in damages to Amelia Kearney and her daughter, Epiphany.”
— “The Kearney’s claim the district did nothing to stop white boys from taunting Epiphany with racial slurs and KKK signs.”
— “A State Supreme Court judge dismissed the case, saying the Human Rights Division had no jurisdiction.”
— “The judge cited a recent ruling that schools are not education corporations or associations.”
— “So, they are outside of the authority of the Human Rights Division to hear complaints.”