Gay books in schools

A Supreme Court ruling over a Montgomery County lawsuit gave parents the right to opt their kids out of lessons with LGBTQ+ books. These are the children's books they relied on.

Inspired by a National Council of Teachers of English initiative , I generated a list of books recommended by national organizations as well as reading communities like Goodreads. Having just finished a unit centered around protest art, I wanted to use this activity to connect students with books related to their chosen interests. Our class book exploration happened on a Monday.

A group of religious parents want to withdraw their elementary school children from class when storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters are being read.

In a vote, the court backed the parents' claim that the Montgomery County Board of Education's decision not to allow an opt-out option for their children violated their religious rights under the Constitution's First Amendment, which protects religious expression. The Supreme Court has a conservative majority that is often receptive to religious claims. The liberal justices dissented.

A Supreme Court ruling over a Montgomery County lawsuit gave parents the right to opt their kids out of lessons with LGBTQ+ books. These are the children's books they relied on.

Does the First Amendment guarantee parents a right to pull kids from lessons? Do parents of public school children have a constitutional right to opt-out their kids from classroom lessons involving storybooks that feature LGBTQ themes or characters? The Supreme Court will tackle that question Tuesday in a closely watched First Amendment case that comes as the Trump administration moves to empower parents and root out diversity and inclusion initiatives across the U.

At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.

Three sets of parents and an advocacy group representing other families are asking a federal court in Maryland to suspend the policy — opening a new legal front at a time when schools are grappling with rules for transgender students and education has become a political flashpoint. The parents object to a book titled "Pride Puppy," for instance, that tells the story of children who chase their dog through a pride parade. Another, "Prince and Knight," features a romance between two male characters.