The legislators of New State institute a law that mothers of children in elementary school, but not fathers, are entitled to seven days off each year in order to attend school events. A lawsuit is brought by a group of fathers challenging the law on equal protection grounds. Which level of scrutiny will be applied to the law?

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If the law's classification scheme is based on gender or on the legitimacy of children, courts use intermediate scrutiny.

The Legislators of New State Institute a Law That Mothers