A high school freshman is receiving an influx of support and love from fellow students across the nation... after she was blocked from starting a Christian club at her school.
Ketcham High School in New York, told Daniela Barca that she could not form the club because it was religious and “not generic enough”.
Barca told Fox News that she had wanted to start the club because she felt isolated as a young Christian at the school.
Once news of the school’s decision spread, Barca started getting support from other people on her campus.
Then, it spread to people at different schools in different states who were reaching out to tell her she’s not alone.
A student-led group called Students Standing Strong, which leads Bible study groups in schools, highlighted Barca’s story on their website.
Ketcham High School eventually did reverse the decision and allow Barca to start her Christian club.
Because Ketcham High School is a public secondary school, the Equal Access Act requires that the school treat all student groups equally.
The act specifically states that non-curriculum clubs where the activities are unrelated to coursework, such as Barca's club, are protected