LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, on Friday released the following statement applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which affirms the right of parents to opt their children out of reading sexualized literature in public schools — a major victory for conservative values and parental rights:
“I am incredibly grateful that the U.S. Supreme Court had the courage to take up this essential issue, and even more thankful that they ruled in favor of the Maryland parents who brought this case forward.
“For years, parents across the country have raised serious concerns about age-appropriate content, particularly related to gender and sexuality, being introduced to young students without notice or consent. This decision confirms that it is parents, and not the far left, who should decide what’s appropriate for their children.
“This ruling is a step toward restoring parental rights in America — rights that have been eroded by far-left extremists seeking to silence parents.
“With Michigan’s reading and math scores continuing to slide toward the bottom nationally, this ruling is a stark reminder that our focus should be on the ABCs and not DEI.
“This is a battle for our children’s future — and today is a major victory for parents everywhere.”
