In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which addresses whether Montgomery County public schools must permit parents to opt their children out of courses including LGBTQ+ inclusive literature, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released the following statement this morning:
The Court’s ruling to require Montgomery County to permit parents to opt their children out of classes where LGBTQ-inclusive literature is read deeply disappoints us. Regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, these resources assist educators in establishing classroom environments where all kids can flourish and feel secure.
My office will keep fighting for a future where LGBTQ people feel comfortable and accepted in every community across our state, and we will continue to defend all Marylanders against discrimination.
