Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Opt-Outs from LGBTQ School Books

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that public schools in Maryland must allow parents with religious objections to opt their children out of classes discussing LGBTQ-themed storybooks, extending religious freedom rights but raising concerns about the impact on LGBTQ inclusion and education. The case involved a curriculum with books depicting LGBTQ characters, which some parents argued violated their religious beliefs, leading to legal battles and a Supreme Court decision emphasizing religious rights over educational content.