The Next Parental Rights Fight Is In The School Library
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The Next Parental Rights Fight Is In The School Library

Who decides what materials belong in public schools?

Last year, the Supreme Court reminded public schools of a truth too often forgotten: parents do not surrender their religious convictions at the schoolhouse door.

In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the Court held that Montgomery County, Maryland, could not force parents to choose between their faith and participation in public education. The county introduced LGBTQ-inclusive storybooks for elementary students, initially offered notice and opt-outs, then rescinded those accommodations. The Court was right to say no.

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