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When Rights Collide: Religious Exemption Requests in K-12 Education

 
May 6, 2026
Noon - 1:00 p.m. CT
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Education 
 
Webinar

Join us for an engaging presentation exploring the complex intersection of religious liberty, civil rights, and education law in the public K-12 setting. This webinar will examine the legal framework governing religious exemptions for both students and employees in public schools, including exemptions from curriculum requirements, vaccination mandates, dress codes, and other school policies. Attendees will gain practical insight into how courts have balanced the rights of students, families, and school employees to exercise their deeply held religious beliefs against the obligations of public schools to maintain inclusive, safe, and equitable learning environments.

Presenters

Aleks O. Rushing, Partner
Mackenzie Conway, Attorney
Mary C. Lawson, General Counsel, Council of the Great City Schools

Who Should Attend

Husch Blackwell clients who are members of the Council of the Great City Schools, along with educational leaders including superintendents, in-house counsel, board members, administrators, compliance officers, and others with influence over educational policy.

Continuing Education Credit

This program is pending approval for Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin continuing legal education credit.

Did you miss the webinar?

The webinar recording is available after the event date. Simply register using this on-demand link to access the recorded program.

Questions?

Contact Cilla Montgomery at 512.370.3457.

Professionals:

Mackenzie Conway

Associate