"As the new academic year begins, schools throughout California are grappling with how to carry out a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to withdraw their child from classroom lessons on LGBTQ+ issues and other subjects that conflict with their "sincerely held religious beliefs." Attorneys and educators predict that implementing the high court ruling in could prompt confusion and litigation as schools figure out the logistics of handling opt-out requests - including how religious belief claims can or should be verified."
"California law requires students learn and be provided instructional materials that explain the "role and contributions" of, among others, "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans." The state-approved social science framework notes that teachers should use age-appropriate materials to discuss and teach about the "the diversity of humankind." In most districts, leaders "are hesitant to address this publicly for fear of attracting more scrutiny and making the issue even more difficult to manage," Flint said."
As the school year begins, California districts must implement a Supreme Court decision that permits parents to temporarily withdraw children from classroom lessons that conflict with parents' sincerely held religious beliefs, including LGBTQ+ content. Attorneys and educators warn of potential confusion and litigation over verifying religious belief claims, structuring opt-out logistics, and instructing students who are pulled from class. California law mandates instruction on the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans and calls for age-appropriate materials discussing human diversity. Many district leaders are reluctant to address the issue publicly due to concern about increased scrutiny and controversy.
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