ACLU , school board attorney both say they 're pleased with the decision . Judge ' n't order school district to hold a prom that it had planned . Cancellation came after openly lesbian student refused to meet with girlfriend . `` It sets a legal precedent for gay and lesbian students all over the country that they have the right to bring a same-sex date to the prom and also to wear gender-nonconforming clothes to the prom . School board attorney says parent - sponsored event will take place July 2 in Tupelo .
ACLU , school board attorney both say they 're pleased with the decision . Judge ' n't order school district to hold a prom that it had planned . Cancellation came after openly lesbian student refused to meet with girlfriend . School board attorney says parent - sponsored event will take place July 2 in Tupelo .