The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating a case that pits local school board control against parents' religious rights in Montgomery County, Md. The board introduced LGBTQ+ storybooks to promote respect and tolerance but faced pushback from parents like Grace Morrison, who argued that the material conflicted with their faith and was too challenging for their child with Down syndrome. While the school initially allowed opt-outs for some classes, it found the process cumbersome and unsustainable. The outcome could have significant implications for educational policies concerning religious beliefs and LGBTQ+ representation in schools.
The school board approved five storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters for use in elementary school classes, aiming to teach tolerance and respect for diverse identities.
Grace Morrison, a parent involved in the lawsuit, stated her concerns that the materials conflicted with her family's faith and were inappropriate for her daughter to process.
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