The Supreme Court appears poised to support the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to withdraw their children from LGBTQ-themed storybook lessons in elementary schools. Parents have contested the Montgomery County school's insistence on including these books in classes, claiming such lessons infringe upon their religious beliefs. They highlighted previous opt-out policies in sex education as a basis for their appeal. The case raises significant questions about the balance between educational diversity and religious liberties amid shifting judicial support for religious discrimination claims.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could allow parents in Maryland to opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed storybooks taught in public schools.
Justice Kavanaugh expressed surprise that the Montgomery County schools are resisting religious freedom claims, referencing the area’s diversity and historical ties to Catholicism.
Parents argue that being forced to participate in lessons that conflict with their faith violates their rights, citing opt-out provisions similar to those in sex education.
The ongoing dispute arises as the Montgomery County school board aims to promote diversity through literature, yet parents raised objections based on their religious beliefs.
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