http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/04/29/arrested_father_had_point_to_make/
Parker said he met with school officials to gain those assurances and then refused to leave until he got them. Parker stayed at Estabrook School for more than two hours, according to Superintendent William J. Hurley, as officials and Lexington police urged him to leave. Finally, they arrested him for trespassing.
Parker, who refused to bail himself out of jail Wednesday night, said he spent the night in custody to prove a point.
Sounds like he chose to engage in a little civil disobedience in order to make a point.
So, the story posted here is factually correct.
Yes he did, but HE is the one who was being denied his right and the school was breaking the law! The, according to the law, MUST allow parents to opt out, they refused.
Someone HAD to take action to get notice of what is going on in MA. His bracery, in light of the intimidation this agenda used, is welcome, and will have support.