Parental Rights

“In a per curiam opinion issued Monday evening, the nation’s high court sided with parents opposed to the state policy for various reasons, including religious objections.” - CPost

“A group of religious parents who sued the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland after it refused to let them opt their children out of classes discussing books on LGBTQ+ characters will receive a $1.5 million settlement.” - RNS

“In a class-action lawsuit initiated by two teachers…U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled the policy unconstitutional and blocked it with a permanent injunction Dec. 22. The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) applauded the victory for parental rights.” - Baptist Press

“It is time for the high court to clarify that parents—not the government, unions, or advocacy groups—are the primary decisionmakers for children’s education, upbringing, and care.” - Public Discourse

“In a 6–3 ruling, the Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law restricting certain medical treatments for transgender minors, marking another significant victory for parental rights in protecting children from potentially harmful medical interventions.” - TGC

“Soon, the Supreme Court is expected to release another decision around parental beliefs and education: Mahmoud v. Taylor.

“The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has joined nine other faith groups in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Maryland parents fighting to opt their children out of class when such books are read.” - Baptist Press

“The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act (S.204) was filed Jan. 23 and is sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)….

“Both Mahmoud v. Taylor and Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton address a fundamental question: Will parents maintain their God-given right and responsibility to protect their children and guide their moral development?” - TGC

“California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1955—a first-in-nation bill that bans California school districts from requiring staff to disclose to parents if their child starts using different pronouns or identifying as a different gender.” - TGC