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Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Grand Prairie ISD faces lawsuit alleging Title IX violations over canceled play

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas

Grand Prairie ISD has been sued by the parents of a female after the district attempted to remove her from a traditionally male role in a production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ before canceling the musical altogether.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Lawsuit alleges Title IX discrimination as play canceled after girl lands male role (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Ana Mota is challenging Grand Prairie ISD’s interpretation of Texas’ SB 12, alleging the district violated Title IX when it barred the female student from playing a male character in a high school musical.

  2. FOX 4 Dallas

    Grand Prairie ISD faces lawsuit alleging Title IX violations over canceled play (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Grand Prairie ISD has been sued by the parents of a female after the district attempted to remove her from a traditionally male role in a production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ before canceling the musical altogether.