""Religious liberty is fundamentally important, but it doesn't force public schools to exempt students from secular lessons that don't align with their families' religious views.""
""Mandating opt-outs would wreak havoc on public schools, tying their hands on basic curricular decisions, stoking divisiveness and disruption.""
The ACLU, along with partners, has filed amicus briefs in support of a Maryland school district's policy that prevents students from opting out of LGBTQ+ themed books. This legal battle, Mahmoud v. Taylor, addresses whether this policy infringes on religious beliefs of parents. The ACLU contends that the policy is religion-neutral, thus not warranting heightened scrutiny. They argue that allowing opt-outs would disrupt public education, exacerbate divisiveness, and hinder the goal of teaching students about diverse societal backgrounds.
Read at Advocate.com
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