Harshbarger Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Parental Rights in Education

June 27, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court set a precedent across the country that parents have the right to opt their children out of classroom instruction on LGBTQ topics that conflict with their deeply held religious beliefs: “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court affirms that parents, not the government, have the fundamental right to make decisions consistent with their religious beliefs about the upbringing, education, and welfare of their children. For years, we have watched as classrooms became battlegrounds for political and cultural agendas, often at the expense of parents’ voices. This decision sends a clear message: schools exist to educate, not indoctrinate.” – Rep. Harshbarger ###