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Utah School Allows Parents To Opt Out Of Black History Month Curriculum, Reverses Course

Expresses "regret" over sending parents opt-out form

Amanda Prestigiacomo
Utah School Allows Parents To Opt Out Of Black History Month Curriculum, Reverses Course
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A Utah charter school has backtracked on its policy allowing parents to opt their children out of Black History Month curriculum.

Maria Montessori Academy Director Micah Hirokawa initially allowed parents to opt-out of the curriculum after he received requests from a few parents to do so. He later rescinded the opt-out following backlash.

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