Addressing Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Schools after Mahmoud v. Taylor

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor (June 27, 2025) it is critical for school districts to understand their ongoing legal obligations related to addressing gender identity and sexual orientation. In this episode, listeners will learn about key aspects of the Mahmoud decision and how that decision impacts parental rights related to religious expression and opting their children out of certain classroom lessons in grades K-5. The episode also includes a review of ongoing obligations under New Jersey state law, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, and existing requirements related to curriculum, instruction, ensuring access to diverse and inclusive materials, promoting a safe and affirming school environment and addressing bias-related acts.

Host: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration 

Guests: Mx. Louis Noha Manziano, Supervisor of English Language Arts & Social Studies, Grades 6-12, Metuchen School District; Lori Burns, Ed.D., Director of Early Childhood P-3 Robbinsville School District