Supreme Court backs parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools
- On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Mahmoud v. Taylor, deciding that Maryland parents have the right to exempt their children from lessons featuring LGBTQ-themed storybooks in public schools.
- The case arose after Montgomery County introduced inclusive storybooks in 2022 but then revoked parental opt-outs, prompting parents supported by religious groups to sue over First Amendment rights.
- The Court required the district to inform parents in advance and allow them to exempt their children while the case is ongoing, with Justice Neil Gorsuch highlighting that mandatory involvement may infringe on religious freedoms.
- Attorney Eric Baxter described the ruling as a landmark win for parental authority, emphasizing that children should not be exposed to discussions about topics like drag performances, LGBTQ+ events, or gender identity changes without obtaining consent from their parents.
- The decision may prompt similar lawsuits nationwide but drew criticism for risking increased censorship and limiting exposure to diverse ideas in public education.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Montgomery County parents who sued for the right to remove their children from elementary school lessons featuring LGBTQ+ books, overturning the district's policy that had eliminated those opt-out provisions. The landmark decision divided the progressive Maryland suburb and raised concerns about broader implications for curriculum decisions in public schools nationwide.
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