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U.S. Supreme Court Requires Public Schools to Allow Parental Opt-Outs from Lessons that Substantially Interfere with Children’s Religious Development

On June 27, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, 606 U.S. ___ (2025), holding that the Montgomery County Board of Education’s introduction of ...
Los Angeles Times

Parents can now opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons. How schools are bracing for the change

Schools are preparing to implement a Supreme Court ruling that allows parents to withdraw their child from LGBTQ+ lessons that conflict with their religious beliefs. Some educators predict carrying ...
CNN

Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools

Officials in Texas have backed a controversial new public school curriculum that would incorporate Christian lessons from the Bible as early as kindergarten. Eight out of 15 state school board members ...
Religion News Service

Federal judge denies religious parents' request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons

(RNS) — The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision. (RNS) — On Thursday, a U.S. District Court ...