Wisconsin School Banned a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton Duet for 'Controversial' Reason

"I think, for some reason, the district sees rainbows as a political symbol," said a student's parent.

A school in Waukesha, Wisconsin banned first graders from performing the Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet "Rainbowland."

According to WGN9, the song was selected by teacher Melissa Tempel to be performed at Heyer Elementary School's spring concert because of its sweet message. However, days before the show, the school administration decided to pull it from the performance lineup.

As reported by FOX6, the decision was made by superintendent Jim Sebert due to a school policy that bans raising controversial issues in the classroom. Because the song is about LGBTQ acceptance, it could "be perceived as controversial."

According to Sebert, the district "questioned whether it was appropriate for the age and maturity level of the students" because of "social or personal impacts" on the kids.

"I think, for some reason, the district sees rainbows as a political symbol," said mom Sarah Schindler, whose daughter was supposed to perform the song. However, Sebert pointed out that the Muppets song "Rainbow Connection," which was also originally banned, will be kept as part of the concert.

"To me, that is a message I want my child to feel. Seven-year-olds should be free to be themselves," said Schindler to FOX6.

Tempel added that the students were "devastated" noting, "they really liked this song and we had already begun singing it."

The song doesn't directly address LGBTQ themes. Instead, the lyrics are about a fictional Rainbowland, where everyone can be themselves.

Some of the lyrics include: "Living in a Rainbowland/The skies are blue and things are grand/Wouldn't it be nice to live in paradise/Where we're free to be exactly who we are/Let's all dig down deep inside/Brush the judgment and fear aside/Make wrong things right/And end the fight/'Cause I promise ain't nobody gonna win (come on)."

The concert theme was “The World” with other songs like “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles and “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong included in the setlist.

Cyrus and Parton have yet to comment on the school's decision.