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In a significant 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that parents have the right to opt their children out of school lessons involving LGBTQ+ themes when those materials conflict with their religious beliefs.The case centered on Montgomery County, Maryland, where parents challenged the school board’s refusal to allow opt-outs from storybooks featuring same-sex relationships and transgender characters.Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, held that the school district’s policy burdened the parents’ First Amendment free exercise rights. Schools must now provide notice and allow parents to excuse their children from such instruction.This ruling is being celebrated by many families as a strong affirmation of parental rights over their children’s education.