Supreme Court Weighs Parents' Right to Opt Out of LGBTQ Books in Classrooms
The Supreme Court will consider whether parents can opt out of their children reading LGBTQ books in school that conflict with their family's faith. The case is set to be heard on Tuesday and could impact the inclusion of LGBTQ literature in classrooms nationwide.
The US Supreme Court will consider a case on Tuesday regarding whether parents can opt out of their children reading LGBTQ books in school that conflict with their family's faith, sparking a debate over parental rights and academic freedom. The issue has been brought to the court by parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, who claim they should be able to restrict access to materials that clash with their values. The case is seen as a test of limits on what can be taught in schools without infringing on parental rights or promoting a specific ideology. A decision could have implications for LGBTQ literature and academic curricula nationwide.
