New Applicants for Opportunity Scholarship Reveal Increasing Demand
According to data from the North Carolina Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), there were over 40,000 new applications for the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina this year. This scholarship helps parents afford tuition at non-public schools that might be cost-prohibitive otherwise. In 2023, legislators expanded the Opportunity Scholarship so that all families in the state […]
NC Family Signs Joint Letter to Congress Urging the Defunding of Planned Parenthood
For decades now, Planned Parenthood has received millions of dollars of taxpayer money. In its most recent annual report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the abortion giant reported receiving almost $700 million from the federal government. During that same year, Planned Parenthood also reported: Performing 392,715 abortions (which makes abortions performed in a Planned Parenthood […]
New Bills Designed to Keep Children Safe
Ensuring the safety of our children is of utmost importance, and protecting their hearts and minds is a top-line priority of our team at NC Family. This is why we are excited to see a myriad of bills introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly that are designed to do just that. As we track […]
“NC REACH Act” Approved by State House Committee
The North Carolina House of Representatives is currently considering HB 7—NC REACH Act, which would require three credit hours of instruction on American Government in order to receive a baccalaureate degree from a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina system or an associate’s degree from a community college. The course would cover key documents […]
NC House Passes Bill That Would Restrict Cell Phone Use at Public Schools
Yesterday, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed HB 87—Cell Phone-Free Education by a vote of 114-3. This bill would restrict the use of cell phones and other mobile devices during instructional time at public schools. Earlier this month, the State Senate passed a similar bill, SB 55—Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices, by a […]
Two Bills Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana in North Carolina
Last week, bills were filed in both the State Senate and the State House that would legalize recreational marijuana in North Carolina. Both bills claim that the prohibition of marijuana had an unfair impact on persons of color, diverts law enforcement resources from more serious crimes, and deprives the state of opportunities for economic growth. […]
How Strong are NC Families? New Report Ranks NC as 21st in the Nation
The Center for Christian Virtue, NC Family’s sister organization in Ohio, recently released the Family Structure Index assessing how strong families are in each state. They looked at three key metrics to assess this, including: The percentage of married adults aged 25 to 54; The average number of lifetime births per woman; and The percentage […]
Cell Phones Could Be Leaving NC Classrooms
This week, North Carolina House and Senate Committees heard two different bills that would restrict the use of cell phones and other mobile devices during instructional time at school. SB 55—Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices, presented by Senators Jim Burgin (R-Harnett) and Michael Lee (R-New Hanover); and HB 87—Cell Phone-Free Education, presented by Representative […]
NC Court of Appeals Upholds Alienation of Affection Award
A recent opinion issued by the North Carolina Court of Appeals has again applied the civil action of Alienation of Affection as an appropriate remedy against a wrongdoing third party who intrudes into a marriage and alienates the affection of a spouse from their husband or wife, resulting in the break-up of the marriage. According […]
POV: I Was Homeschooled, Here’s My Experience
“Your mother must be a saint.” “How did your mom teach you chemistry?” These are the top two responses I’ve gotten when people find out that I was homeschooled. My response to the first – ouch. My siblings and I were (generally) a delight to be with all day. For the second, there is a […]