Supreme Court to Rule on Parents’ Rights to Opt-Out of LGBTQ Lessons in Schools
ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — The Supreme Court is poised to make a crucial decision on Thursday regarding parental rights in public schools, specifically whether parents can opt their children out of LGBTQ-inclusive lessons. The case, Mahmoud V. Taylor, has garnered significant attention, particularly from conservative justices like Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, who expressed concerns over parental control during oral arguments in April 2025.
In Montgomery County, Maryland, parents have vigorously protested against mandatory LGBTQ content in school curricula, mobilizing hundreds outside the school board headquarters in June 2023. Attorney Michael O’Brien of the Becket Fund highlighted that parents merely wish to opt out of specific readings, such as "IntersectionAllies" and "Love, Violet," without seeking to eliminate the books entirely.
The Montgomery County Public Schools initially permitted opt-outs but later rescinded this option, leading to heightened tensions. Proponents of inclusive education argue that it fosters understanding among all students. The Supreme Court’s ruling, expected around 10 a.m. on June 26, could have profound implications for parental rights in educational settings nationwide.
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