Recently, a school in Utah made national headlines when it allowed parents to opt their children out of Black History Month curriculum. The school eventually reversed its decision, but not before a significant backlash emerged. Closer to home, the Illinois legislature enacted Public Law 101-0227 requiring that as of July 1, 2020, Illinois public schools must include a study of the role and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in the history of this country and this State and this has raised questions about whether parents can opt out of this, as well as other curriculum mandates. Generally, the answer is no, with some limited exceptions. This newsletter attempts to break down this complex topic and assist you in addressing opt-out requests and curriculum complaints.Opting Out of Curriculum Mandates
Recently, a school in Utah made national headlines when it allowed parents to opt their children out of Black History Month curriculum. The school eventually reversed its decision, but not before a significant backlash emerged. Closer to home, the Illinois legislature enacted Public Law 101-0227 requiring that as of July 1, 2020, Illinois public schools must include a study of the role and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in the history of this country and this State and this has raised questions about whether parents can opt out of this, as well as other curriculum mandates. Generally, the answer is no, with some limited exceptions. This newsletter attempts to break down this complex topic and assist you in addressing opt-out requests and curriculum complaints.
