A local Christian school that has refused to enroll a student in its pre-K program because his parents are gay is violating the New Mexico Human Rights Act, the family’s attorney contends.
Attorney Shane Youtz, who represents the family, said the couple received a letter from Hope Christian school saying their three-year-old son would not be able to enroll because of his parents’ sexual orientation.
An official from Hope Christian – which received $61,455 in public, federal funding for the current budget year – declined to comment.
Youtz said the family hopes the school will change its mind, and that the matter can be resolved without litigation.
The New Mexico Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and “public accommodations.” It also bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
The statute allows religious-based organizations to discriminate on that basis, but not if they have a nonprofit status.
Hope is a nonprofit, so Youtz contends the school must admit the student...
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