Alliance Defending Freedom
Local Alert
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 to Calendar
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Littleton Elementary District (4278) and identified 3 items with potential legal exposure ahead of the vote.
✅ Precedent to Preserve
Adopted language worth preserving as precedent.
Strong Precedent (LEVEL 9)
Policy Adopted Protecting Equal Access for Religious Groups
📅 October 13, 2026
The Board is adopting revised Policy JJAB, which implements state law (HB 2312) to protect patriotic youth groups’ equal access to school facilities. The policy explicitly prohibits discrimination against these groups based on their ‘oath of allegiance to God and country,’ securing their First Amendment rights.
How to Preserve It

PRESERVE THE RECORD: Item 9.E adopts a policy with robust equal access protections for groups with religious expression. Capture the adopted text of Policy JJAB from the agenda packet and file as a high-value model policy and comparator for litigation.

✅ Why It Matters: First Amendment – Free Exercise & Establishment Clause
Strong Precedent (LEVEL 8)
Policy Revision Enhances Open Meeting Transparency
📅 October 13, 2026
The Board is adopting revised Policy BEDB, which incorporates state law (HB 2876) prohibiting the placement of tax increases or final decisions after executive sessions on the consent agenda. This action strengthens public oversight by ensuring significant matters receive individual discussion and votes.
How to Preserve It

PRESERVE THE RECORD: Item 9.B adopts a policy strengthening open meeting law compliance. Capture the adopted text of Policy BEDB from the agenda packet and file as a model policy for promoting transparency in other Arizona districts.

✅ Why It Matters: State Open Meetings Act
Strong Precedent (LEVEL 8)
Policy Adopted for Parental Notification and Opt-Out
📅 October 13, 2026
The Board is adopting revised Policy IHA, which creates an automatic enrollment system for advanced math courses for qualifying middle school students. The policy explicitly protects parental rights by requiring the district to notify parents and provide instructions for them to object and opt their child out of the placement.
How to Preserve It

PRESERVE THE RECORD: Item 9.D adopts a policy with strong parental notification and opt-out rights for academic placement. Capture the adopted text of Policy IHA from the agenda packet and file as a model policy.

✅ Why It Matters: Parental Rights – 14th Am. Due Process
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