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California Parents Sue High School Over Mosque Visit and Hijab Encouragement in Social Justice Program

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First reported by Now 14 · 17 hours ago

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Parents and former students in Palo Alto sue a high school and district over a mosque visit where students received Qurans and girls were encouraged to wear hijabs, raising concerns about religious promotion in education. The case involves controversial remarks by a Muslim preacher linked to the program. The district is reviewing its policies.

01Parents and former students sue Palo Alto high school over mosque visit and hijab encouragement.
02Students received Qurans and were photographed without parental consent during the visit.
03The lawsuit questions the line between teaching religion and promoting it.
04Muslim preacher Zahra Billoo, linked to the program, faced criticism for comments on Zionism.
05District superintendent says religious instruction must remain academic and is reviewing policies.
06Billoo denies allegations, calling the lawsuit misleading and stressing voluntary participation.

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