"According to the victim's father, a student began hurling transphobic slurs and insults before physically attacking them. The student, who had faced bullying over their gender identity for years, had recently moved to the area and hoped to avoid further abuse. "We were hoping this year, new school, hopefully a new crowd of people, and somehow the second week of school, this kid found my child and caught them in the hallway and openly sideswiped them and started assaulting them," the father told Boston25 News."
""We do not tolerate bullying or harassment based on gender identity or expression, physical appearance, sex, sexual orientation or any other actual or perceived differentiating characteristics," they told local news outlets. "We have clear procedures in place for reporting discrimination, bullying and harassment. These procedures are shared with all staff, parents and students at the beginning of each school year and are also available on our website. All reports are inves"
An 11-year-old transgender child in Marlborough, Massachusetts, was allegedly physically assaulted by another 11-year-old student on September 4. The attacker reportedly hurled transphobic slurs during the incident, telling the victim they were "not good at being a boy" and "shouldn't be one ever." The victim had experienced bullying over their gender identity for years and had recently moved schools seeking a fresh start. The victim's father retrieved the child from school after the incident and was told state law on criminal responsibility prevented charges because both students are 11. Marlborough Public Schools stated a commitment to an inclusive environment and outlined reporting procedures for discrimination and harassment.
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