The Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) received a federal court decision this week in its case, Stovall v. Jefferson County Board of Education, ruling that the lawsuit should be brought in state court due to jurisdictional concerns.
SLF, a national nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending constitutional rights, filed the lawsuit on behalf of Miranda Stovall, a parent who was denied access to surveys distributed to students at her child’s public school. Stovall had sought the materials under Kentucky’s open records laws but was allegedly stonewalled by the school district.
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SLF argued that the school district’s actions violated Stovall’s First Amendment rights, stating that parents have a right to transparency regarding materials provided to their children in public schools.
“This case is, at its core, about parents’ First Amendment rights and what is being taught in our public schools,” said SLF Executive Director Kim Hermann. “Parents have EVERY right to expect transparency in their child’s schools, especially when it comes to curriculum and ‘surveys’ that end up being invasive and intensely personal.”
Given the constitutional claims involved, SLF believes that the federal court does have jurisdiction over the case and is evaluating next steps in response to the ruling.
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While the federal court’s decision directs the case to state court, SLF has not ruled out further legal action to seek federal jurisdiction.
“Ultimately, we do not agree with the court’s decision to revert this case to the state level, and we will continue to explore all options to guarantee that Miranda Stovall and parents like her have their First Amendment rights protected,” Hermann said.
The case highlights growing legal battles over parental rights and school transparency, particularly as public school policies and curriculum content come under increased scrutiny nationwide. The outcome of Stovall’s case could set a legal precedent for how school districts must handle parental requests for educational materials.
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SLF has been at the forefront of litigating First Amendment cases and challenging government overreach since 1976. The organization vowed to continue its fight to protect parental rights in education and uphold the constitutional right to free speech and access to information.
The case now moves to Kentucky state court, unless SLF successfully appeals the jurisdictional ruling.
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