The First Circuit affirmed dismissal, finding no plausible restriction of a fundamental parental right on this record and applying rational-basis review. It emphasized that its analysis did not categorically preclude parental challenges to school policies.
But on this appellate record, we are unconvinced that merely alleging Ludlow’s use of gender-affirming pronouns or a gender-affirming name suffices to state a claim that the school provided medical treatment to the Student.
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The First Circuit affirmed dismissal, finding no plausible restriction of a fundamental parental right on this record and applying rational-basis review. It emphasized that its analysis did not categorically preclude parental challenges to school policies. The holding is record-specific and should not be generalized to every parental-notice policy.