Mahmood V Taylor: Supreme Court rules Maryland students can get out of LGBTQ-theme classes, Trump Admin says that ‘big win’
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Maryland’s parents could draw their children from the lessons covering LGBTQ-theme subjects. The Trump administration called it a major victory, as the administration biased for parents’ rights against religious freedom, forcibly LGBTQ lessons. “The court correctly stated that school cannot close parents or disregard their religious obligations for their children. A great day for parents and education champions!” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said.
What is Mahmood V Taylor case?
In 2022, Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) in Maryland introduced books with LGBTQ-theme supplemented for kindergarten through 5th grade, providing first parents to get out. In March 2023, MCPS abolished the opt-out citing administrative burden and concerns on tarnishing LGBTQ students. A book, Uncle Bobby’s wedding is a gay character who is getting married, while another, Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy name is about a transgender child.A coalition of Muslims, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox Christian parents filed a suit, claiming that the no-oph-out policy burns their religious rights.Montgomery Board of Education and Montgomery County Public Schools issued a joint statement on today’s US Supreme Court’s decision:“Today’s decision is not the result we expect or work for it. It is an important challenge for nationwide public education. In Montgomery County Public Schools, we will determine the next stages and navigate this moment with integrity and purpose, which always, from our share values of learning, relationships, respects, excellence and equity.”Several conservative Justice, including Brett Kawanugh and Amy Kony Barrett, expressed sympathy to the parents in April 2025 and eventually bowed to the need of schools to opt-out to parents. However, no decision was taken then, and the High Court decided to push an official verdict in June.
