# Can a public school teacher call his/her students any name they wish? (actual court case)

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> What’s the case number?
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> ~Max

5:22-cv-04015. I’ll see if I can find it online for free.

I think this is it: [Ricard v. Geary](https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/63140436/1/ricard-v-usd-475-geary-county-ks-school-board/)

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