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A rally was planned to support a former teacher who was not rehired after using a student's chosen name.

The teacher was ousted for violating a Florida rule requiring parental consent for a student's name change.

Despite a state committee clearing her to teach on probation, the superintendent upheld the decision not to renew her contract.

A rally in support of a former high school teacher who was ousted nearly six months ago for using a student's chosen name without parental permission was scheduled to take place ahead of the Brevard's Sept. 23 school board meeting.

Supporters -- including members of Brevard Federation of Teachers, activists and other community members -- were expected to gather outside the Viera school district office at 4:30 p.m., an hour ahead o

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