US Supreme Court to hear dispute over LGBT books in Maryland school district
- The US Supreme Court will review a case about whether schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons.
- A group of mostly Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents sued Montgomery County schools, claiming the policy violated their First Amendment rights.
- The Montgomery County School Board approved LGBTQ-inclusive books in 2022 but later reversed its opt-out policy due to concerns about classroom disruptions.
- The case, titled Mahmoud v. Taylor, will be heard in the spring and focuses on parents' rights to control their children's education regarding gender and sexuality.
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