Ex-teacher Settles With California School District Over Claim She Was Fired for Religious Beliefs

Published on May 15, 2024

A former public school teacher who claims she was fired last year for her religious beliefs has reached a $360,000 settlement with the district. On Monday night, the Jurupa Unified School District Board in Riverside, California, approved a settlement agreement between Jessica Tapia and the district to resolve a lawsuit filed by Advocates for Faith and Freedom on Ms. Tapia’s behalf in May 2023. “Today’s settlement serves as a reminder that religious freedom is protected, no matter your career,” said Julianne Fleischer, legal counsel for Advocates for Faith and Freedom, in a statement. “If the school district’s actions were legal, no teacher of faith would be qualified to serve as a public school teacher. Jessica’s story is one of faithful courage. She fought back to ensure her school district was held accountable and that no other teacher has to succumb to this type of discrimination.”...

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