California’s Schools Defy Supreme Court on Parental Rights

Landmark Ruling Affirms Parents’ First Amendment Protections, Yet State and Local Officials Stall on Compliance

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A Clear Win for Parental Choice

In late June the U.S. Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking 6-3 decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a ruling that could change everything for parents fighting to protect their kids’ values. Justice Samuel Alito’s majority opinion delivered a powerful message: government schools can’t force students into lessons that clash with their family’s deepest beliefs. Sparked by a battle in Montgomery County, Maryland, over storybooks like Pride Puppy and Born Ready, this decision is a beacon of hope—but is it enough? Curious about how this victory is being undermined? The full story awaits below.

We covered this right after the decision was issued, where we provided a detailed breakdown and a practical tool for parents: a sample opt-out letter. This template urged families to submit requests via email and certified mail, ensuring a paper trail while pressing schools to provide alternative assignments without penalizing students. It was a call to action for parents to assert their rights until districts formalized compliant processes, filling the gap left by bureaucratic delays.

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