A Wisconsin school district wouldn't allow first graders to sing "Rainbowland," a song about acceptance.
Tempel is now suing the district, arguing it violated her freedom of speech.
Attorneys for Melissa Tempel filed the lawsuit earlier this week, alleging the School District of Waukesha violated Tempel's First Amendment rights.
"I am devastated that I am not returning to school today," Tempel said in a statement, released by her attorneys.
A spokesperson for the School District of Waukesha did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Persons:
Melissa Tempel, —, she's, Tempel, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, retaliating, James Sebert, Sebert
Organizations:
Service, District, Heyer Elementary, School District
Locations:
Wisconsin, Wall, Silicon, Waukesha