U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch had several questions about the "Pride Puppy!" children's book during a Tuesday hearing. (Supreme Court)
"And they're being used in English language instruction at age 3?" Gorsuch asked.
"'Pride Puppy!' was the book that was used for the pre-kindergarten curriculum. That's no longer in the curriculum," replied Schoenfeld.
"That's the one where they're supposed to look for the leather and things - and bondage – things like that," Gorsuch responded.
"It's not bondage. It's a woman in a leather..."
A "Sex worker?" asked Gorsuch.
"No. That's not correct. No," replied Schoenfeld.
PARENTS TELL SCOTUS: LGBTQ STORYBOOKS IN CLASSROOMS CLASH WITH OUR FAITH
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch had questions about the "Pride Puppy" book. (Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS)
Baxter said teachers were required to use the materials in class after the district approved certain LGBTQ-themed curriculum books in 2022.
"When the books were first introduced in August of 2022, the board suggested they be used five times before the end of the year," he said. "One of the schools, Sherwood School, in June for Pride Month said that they were going to read one book each day."
The district initially allowed parents to opt out their children for religious concerns but reversed course by March 2023, citing concerns about absenteeism and administrative burdens.
Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments for Mahmoud v. Taylor on Tuesday. (iStock)
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling in the case by late June.
Fox News Digital's Jamie Joseph contributed to this report.
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