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Attorney Zachary D. Schurin, who chairs Pullman & Comley’s School Law practice, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article, “How the Parental Rights Movement Built to a Supreme Court Win,” covering the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor involving parental rights in public education.
The case concerned a Maryland school district’s decision not to allow parents to opt their elementary school children out of classroom instruction that included LGBTQ+ themed books. The parents argued that the content conflicted with their religious beliefs and sought the ability to exclude their children from those lessons.
In its decision, the Court sided with the parents, holding that families may opt out of classroom instruction that contradicts their sincerely-held religious beliefs. The ruling raises important questions for school districts about how to implement such exemptions in practice
Zach noted the logistical challenges schools may face: “A real practical difficulty is what do you do with these kids when they’ve opted out. You need a staff member to monitor them.” His comment reflects a broader concern among educators about the operational impact of complying with opt-out requests while maintaining continuity of instruction.
To read the full article, please visit the Wall Street Journal website.
To explore the legal implications of Mahmoud v. Taylor in greater detail, read Attorney Zachary D. Schurin's analysis in an earlier post here.
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