Parental Resources

School Districts are required by federal law and judicial precedent to provide parents with notice of potentially sensitive or controversial topics and to allow parents to opt their student out of related instruction and events. This policy aims to encourage a more transparent and stronger parent-school board relationship regarding these sensitive topics and to respect family values by outlining procedures for both parents and the school board when a student is opted out of classes, curricula, or events. This model policy was drafted in response to the June 27, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor.

This form is for parents/legal guardians to use to opt their student out of instruction and activities that may conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs. The basis of this opt-out request is the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmation of parents’ constitutional right of free exercise of religion in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor

This parent notification and opt-out form is for school boards to send to parents, making them aware of their right to have their student opt out of instruction and activities that may conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs. The basis of this notification and opt-out request is the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmation of parents’ constitutional rights in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor. This notice was developed with the aid of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty parent resources