The nation’s highest court will not take up a Maine mother’s lawsuit against a Damariscotta-based school district, which she argued violated her parental rights by not disclosing information about her child’s gender transition.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday released the latest round of cases that it has agreed to take, and those it rejected. It denied the appeal from Amber Lavigne, whose case had been dismissed by lower courts.

Lavigne, of Newcastle, first sued the Great Salt Bay Community School Board in April 2023, alleging it violated her parental rights and the 14th Amendment by allowing her child to use a different name and pronouns in school than they had been assigned at birth. She also said school employees provided the 13-year-old with a chest binder, an undergarment often used by transgender individuals to flatten breasts.

The district has long maintained that its policies were in accordance with state law.

A federal judge dismissed the case in May 2024, writing that Lavigne had no claims that were eligible for relief. She appealed that ruling to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston, which upheld the lower court’s dismissal. In December, she asked the Supreme Court to take up the case.

Lavigne has been represented by the Goldwater Institute, a conservative Arizona-based think tank.

Nearly 20 states, all led by Republicans, submitted briefs supporting Lavigne’s appeal. They argued school districts do not have the right to withhold information that affects the rights of parents to be the primary decision-makers in raising their children.

The court has taken up multiple cases this term related to transgender rights and public school districts, including two lawsuits about the rights of transgender athletes to participate in sports teams aligned with their gender identity.

In a statement Monday, Lavigne’s attorney Adam Shelton said he was disappointed with the court’s decision.

“It signals to schools across the country, and especially in Maine, that hiding information from parents does not run afoul of the Constitution,” Shelton said. Lavigne was not available for an interview.

Melissa Hewey, an attorney for the Great Salt Bay Community School Board, noted in a statement that Lavigne’s case has now been dismissed at every level.

“It is gratifying to all our clients that this claim, which had no merit from day one, is finally over,” she said.

This story was originally published by the Maine Trust for Local News. Riley Board can be reached at rboard@pressherald.com.

April 7-12. Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave., Portland, $14-$25. portlandseadogs.com.

“Play ball!” are baseball fans’ two favorite words this time of year, when it’s time to bundle up and take yourself out to the ballgame at Hadlock Field. The Portland Sea Dogs kick off their home season with six consecutive games against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. It’s never too cold to enjoy a Sea Dog biscuit and to root, root, root for the home team. Tickets for the April 7 game are free for kids 17 and under with the purchase of an adult ticket.

April 10-12. Sugarloaf, 5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, $33.85-$76.54. sugarloaf.com.

Reggae Fest celebrates its 38th anniversary at Sugarloaf with three fun days of reggae music and parties on the outdoor patio known as The Beach, and at bar and restaurants The Widowmaker, King Pine Room and Bullwinkle’s. Reggae DJs will be spinning, and there will be live performances by Marlon Asher, Double Tiger, Mighty Mystic and Annie in the Water among other acts.

Starting May 1. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr., Boothbay, $28, $24 seniors and veterans, $19 students 18 and older, $12 for 3-17,  free for under 3. mainegardens.org.

Put a spring in your step with a stroll around Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s nearly 300 acres. The grounds are brimming with ever-changing beauty as spring blossoms into summer. Along the way, you’ll discover five giant wooden trolls, a native butterfly house and a whimsical fairy house village tucked among the gardens’ many delights.

3-10 p.m. May 2. Riverbank Park, Westbrook. seafest.me

SEAFEST celebrates the colors, flavors and traditions of Southeast Asia, and how they’re woven into Maine’s multicultural identity. The festival is presented by the local Cambodian community group Khmer Maine, along with members of local Thai, Filipino and Vietnamese communities. SEAFEST features arts, music, dance and a variety of Southeast Asian food. All are welcome.

May 2. Downtown Kennebunk locations. kennebunkmaine.us.

Kennebunk’s long-running May Day festival is packed with a full day of family-friendly events and activities. It starts with a pancake breakfast and features a farmers market, food trucks, fishing derby, live music, book sale and all sorts of things for kids to do. Best of all is the parade with Shriners’ classic miniature cars, floats, a marching band and variety of familiar mascots.

May 2-3. Statewide pottery and ceramics studios. mainepotterytour.org.

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