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Federal Mandate: LGBTQ+ Instructional Materials
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Parents of elementary-school students may now opt their children out of lessons or read-alouds involving books with LGBTQ+ themes or characters if doing so conflicts with their religious beliefs.​​​
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Downloadable LGBTQ+ Opt‑Out Forms
Illinois state law allows opt‑outs only for SPECIFIC TOPICS. Parents cannot opt out of general subjects like math or history; opt‑outs apply only to the following content areas as defined in the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS statutes) :
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Sex education
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Family life instruction, including topics like sexual abstinence until marriage
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AIDS / HIV transmission instruction (grades 6+)
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Recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse (Erin’s Law, grades K–8)
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CPR / AED training
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Organ, tissue, blood donation instruction
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Animal dissection
Districts enforce these rules via annual opt‑out forms. If a student opts out, they are given alternative assignments and not penalized academically .​
Curriculum Opt Out Information
Supreme Court Victory for Parents
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision affirming that parents have a constitutional right to shield their children from LGBTQ+ materials in public school classrooms when it conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs.
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D46: Prairie Grove Community School District 46
Service Name
Comprehensive Sex Education
Illinois’ Comprehensive Sexual Health Education, aligns with the National Sex Education Standards, includes discussions on topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and consent, which may conflict with certain religious beliefs or moral frameworks.
Parents may prefer to:
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Align with Faith-Based Values-Teach sensitive topics at home, consistent with their religious doctrine.
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Maintain Parental Authority-Ensure they are the primary source of guidance on moral and ethical issues related to sexuality.
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Address Age-Appropriateness-Feel that certain topics, like explicit sexual health or gender discussions, are not suitable for their child’s age or maturity level.
Notes
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Schools must notify parents.
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Parents may request to review instructional materials.
Student Surveys & Questionnaires
Student Surveys & Questionnaires
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, empowers parents with legal rights to oversee their children’s education in schools receiving federal funding. It ensures transparency in curriculum and protects students from intrusive surveys or activities without parental consent.
Key Parental Rights
Curriculum Review: Parents can request and inspect all instructional materials, used in their child’s education.
Survey Protections: Schools cannot require students to answer questions about sensitive topics like political beliefs, mental health, sexual behavior, illegal activities, family relationships, religious practices, or income without parental consent. Parents can review surveys and related materials created by external entities.
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