The US Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland who are challenging a school district's policy that prohibits opt-outs from classes where storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters are read. The parents argue that this policy violates the First Amendment rights to free exercise of religion. In response, the Montgomery County district asserts that these books were introduced to reflect diverse family structures and educational needs, and that opt-outs are still permitted for sex education. This case highlights ongoing tensions between religious rights and LGBTQ+ representation in education.
The Montgomery County district in 2022 approved storybooks featuring LGBTQ+ characters, aiming to reflect community diversity, while allowing opt-outs only for sex education classes.
Parents claim the school board's policy against opting out from storybooks featuring LGBTQ+ characters infringes on their First Amendment rights to free exercise of religion.
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