Can a teacher refuse to follow the curriculum if the refusal is based on religious objection?

a. No. Teachers must follow school board directives unless the majority of the school board finds a violation of the Eighth Amendment.
b. No. A teacher generally does not have a license for uncontrolled expression at variance with curricular content.
c. No. Teachers would be violating the Establishment Clause if they refused to follow the curriculum because of a religious objection.
d. Yes. Teachers can request a waiver under the Establishment Clause.
e. Yes. If they petition the state for a waiver teachers do not need to teach materials that conflict with their religious beliefs.


B

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