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Trustees update curriculum opt‑out policies after Mahmood v. Taylor; debate centers on notice and operational details
Summary
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Mahmood v. Taylor, the board approved revisions to policies on recognition of religious beliefs, comprehensive health education and opt‑out procedures; trustees debated whether the district should require advance notice of all instructional materials, and asked staff to incorporate CDE guidance into administrative regulations.
The Carlsbad Unified School District on Nov. 19 approved updates to multiple board policies to align district practice with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Mahmood v. Taylor, which addressed parental opt‑out rights for instructional materials that substantially interfere with a family's religious beliefs.
Staff said the policy updates were based on California School Boards Association recommendations and legal guidance and were intended to ensure the district offers alternatives and prohibits sanctions for students properly opted out of specific instruction.…
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