Summary
A Washington state father repeatedly asked to opt his son out of LGBTQ instruction, but the Lake Washington School District refused. The district implements LGBTQ “inclusive curricula” and requirements that conflict with Konstantin Averkiev’s faith.
Case Timeline
- September 2025: Konstantin Averkiev met with his son’s Lake Washington School District teacher to request notice and a religious opt out from LGBTQ+ instruction. The teacher agreed.
- June 2026: Konstantin learned from his son that he had been taught a Pride Month lesson that also covered “gender-change” surgery with no prior notice. The principal did not respond to Konstantin’s follow-up.
- July 2026: ADF sent a formal notice-and-opt-out letter to the principal and superintendent on Konstantin’s behalf.
- August 2026: The school district responded, denying almost every request made in the July letter.
- September 2026: ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Konstantin.
