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Supreme Court backs parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND, JUN 27 – The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling protects religious freedom by allowing parents to exclude children from LGBTQ-themed lessons that conflict with their beliefs, affecting curriculum policies nationwide.
- On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Maryland parents, granting them the right to exclude their elementary school children from lessons that feature LGBTQ+ storybooks.
- The case originated from a lawsuit brought forward by parents of Muslim, Catholic, and Ukrainian Orthodox faiths, who claimed that mandatory lessons featuring LGBTQ+-inclusive content infringed upon their First Amendment rights related to religious freedom.
- The majority opinion, authored by Justice Alito, emphasized that schools coerced students into exposure to materials contradicting parents' beliefs and imposed strict scrutiny on such policies.
- Critics argued that the ruling could restrict school curricula and place additional responsibilities on educational institutions, while supporters viewed it as an important victory for safeguarding religious expression and enhancing parents’ authority over what is taught in schools.
- This decision is expected to affect national curriculum development and parental authority in public education, as some districts may remove content that triggers religious objections to avoid conflict.
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