Utah school rescinds option for parents to opt students out of Black History Month curriculum One Ogden school has walked back its decision that would have allowed parents to opt out of Black History Month curriculum after receiving pushback from the community. By: KSTU Staff and last updated 2021-02-08 11:52:09-05 OGDEN, Utah â An Ogden school has walked back its decision that would have allowed parents to opt their children out of the school's Black History Month curriculum after the plan drew pushback from the community. Earlier this year, parents at Maria Montessori Academy were sent an email informing them they would have the option to opt their child out of Black History Month lessons and events that were planned throughout the month of February.