School Bans 3rd Grader’s ‘Jesus Loves Me’ Mask, Threatens Suspension
(Christian Headlines) A Mississippi family is alleging religious discrimination against their third-grade daughter’s elementary school after officials there forced her to remove her face mask with the phrase “Jesus Loves Me.”
Matthew and Jennifer Booth filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Simpson County School District in Mississippi because their daughter, Lydia, was ordered to remove the mask on Oct. 13 and replace it with one her school, Simpson Central, supplied. All students are required to wear masks to help slow the spread of Covid-19.
Booth could be suspended if she continues wearing her faith-themed mask. Alliance Defending Freedom is representing the family.
The lawsuit says the school permits “students to convey a multitude of messages concerning unlimited topics on their masks” such as “Black Lives Matter” and the New Orleans Saints’ logo but forced Booth to remove her “Jesus Loves Me” mask, even though the suit says it had “caused no disruptions.”..
To continue reading, click here:
Editor’s Note. This article was written by Michael Foust and published at Christian Headlines.
About Author
Parents need to quit sending their kids to gov. schools, options are: home school or find a mom who will teach your child ( pay her), or find a solid Christian school with traditional teaching on basic subjects.