A US Christian school agreed to pay $10,000 to a former student after she was barred from graduating when she revealed she was a lesbian. The student filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination. The school claimed the decision was based on a violation of its social media policy, not her sexual orientation. Details of the policy and its application to other students were not immediately available. The settlement resolves the legal dispute, but the case highlights ongoing tensions between religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights in education. The student initially disclosed her sexual orientation on Facebook, prompting the school’s action. This incident has sparked debate regarding inclusivity and non-discrimination practices within religious institutions.