A California dad is taking action after claiming his childrenâs school district wonât allow him to opt his kids out of lessons that violate the familyâs sincerely held religious beliefs.
âCarlos and Jenny Encinasâ children attended an elementary school in Encinitas, California, where their 11-year-oldâs teacher read a book and required activities that conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs,â reads a description from First Liberty, a religious freedom law firm. âAfter reading the book, the Encinasâ son was forced to watch a video version with a 5-year-old as part of a âmentoringâ program.â
Carlos Encinas told CBN News his battle with La Costa Heights Elementary School in the Encinitas Union School District began when his son came home and started sharing about his day.
âHe said, âIt was just really weird dad,’â Encinas said. âI said, âWell, what do you mean weird?â
Thatâs when his son shared that he was âforcedâ to take part in a read-along surrounding the book âMy Shadow is Pinkâ as part of a mentoring program.
âOur ⌠elementary school, they pair the 5th graders with the kindergartners and they spend about an hour a week together doing different things,â Encinas said. âUsually, itâs out on the playground
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