The High Court rejected school board’s description of the books as merely “exposure to objectionable ideas” or as lessons in “mutual respect.”
The Court said the storybooks “unmistakably convey a particular viewpoint about same-sex marriage and gender.” The books are designed to present certain values and beliefs as things to be celebrated, and certain contrary values and beliefs as things to be rejected….
“I’m encouraged by the Court’s ruling today to protect the rights of parents to raise their children according to their deeply held convictions, even as they are educated in public schools,” said Brent Leatherwood, president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC).
“As the primary teachers of their home, parents should have the right to opt their children out of curriculum that actively undermines their religious convictions regarding marriage, family, gender, and sexuality. Religious families should be accommodated so that parents do not have to worry that their children will be indoctrinated in an educational setting.”
“Supreme Court sides with religious parents seeking to opt out of LGBTQ storybooks.”
— Frederick M. Hess (@rickhess99) June 27, 2025
Yup.
The 6-3 decision could have big implications for schools nationwide.
Good decision. I’m always struck by just HOW oppressive heavy-handed “inclusion” proved to be. https://t.co/dH83SutF2C