Kaitlin Montgomery has chronic lung disease , pulmonary hypertension and foot syndrome and is also autistic . There are no student bathroom 's on the Pennsylvania school 's lower level . Teachers students filed grievance claiming her use of bathroom violated the faculty 's policy . Eighteen female teachers , including two special needs teachers , signed a lawsuit that accompanied the grievance against the girl . School board voted unanimously to allow Kaitlin to use the bathroom .
Kaitlin Montgomery has chronic lung disease , pulmonary hypertension and foot problems and is also autistic . There are no student bathroom 's on the Pennsylvania school 's lower level . Teachers union filed grievance claiming her use of bathroom violated the faculty 's contract . Eighteen female teachers , including two special needs teachers , signed a petition that accompanied the grievance against the girl . School board voted unanimously to allow Kaitlin to use the restroom .