Court denies Montgomery County parents' request to exclude kids from LGBTQ materials in schools
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.

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4 viewpointsCourt rejects Maryland parents’ objections to LGBTQ books in elementary school classes
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