Oklahoma and 15 States Urge Supreme Court to Affirm Parental Rights in Schools

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma along with 15 other states is asking the Supreme Court to protect parents’ rights in making decisions about children’s welfare.

It stems from a Wisconsin school district’s decision in 2021 to implement guidelines that allow students to change their gender identity at school.

A group of parents filed a complaint, arguing the policy violated their rights.

Both the district court and the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case.

“I urge the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider this case and to stand up for the fundamental rights of parents to care and protect their children,” said Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond. “It must be made clear that parents, not school administrators, be involved in major decisions impacting the lives of their children.”

Oklahoma is joined by Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.

The coalition is asking the Supreme Court to hear the case and reiterate that parents have the right to be involved in their children’s educational and personal development.