You may want to revisit the article at the link.
The school board was served and must now justify its actions in court.
They have a very weak case and looks like the kid and his family will most likely prevail.
No better way to win than in a court of law, especially after this administration started instigated this entire flap with attempting to stick their face and their policy directly into the classroom.
I view that as bad, the courts should stay out of such issues.