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Teachers disciplined over high school drag show win $150k settlement
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by John Russell , LGBTQ Nation
· July 21, 2026
· 3 min read
An Iowa school district will pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by three high school teachers who were disciplined for their involvement in a student drag show in 2022. Jill Bjorklund, Mollie Jo Blahunka, and PJ Hurley will each receive $27,700 with an additional 67,000 going to their attorney
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Key takeaway Jill Bjorklund, Mollie Jo Blahunka, and PJ Hurley will each receive $27,700 with an additional 67,000 going to their attorneys, according to the Des Moines Register.
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Category: rights ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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What is this story about? An Iowa school district will pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by three high school teachers who were disciplined for their involvement in a student drag show in 2022. Jill Bjorklund, Mollie Jo Blahunka, and PJ Hurley will each receive $27,700 with an additional 67,000 going to their attorney
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