parental rights

NC State Law Allows Minors to Consent to Significant Medical Health Services

Sharon Sullivan, RN | August 29, 2024
Did you know that there is a decades old state statute in North Carolina that allows children to consent to some serious medical treatments READ
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The Legal Fight to Protect Title IX (with Matt Sharp)

NC Family Staff | July 20, 2024
Over 50 years ago, Title IX was put into place to ensure that women had equal access to education, careers, and even sports. Now, READ
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How NC Schools Have (and Have Not) Adopted the Parents’ Bill of Rights

Adamo Manfra | February 5, 2024
In August, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Parents’ Bill of Rights. This pivotal legislation reinforces the central role of parents in their READ
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LGBTQ Organization Files Federal Complaints Against NC’s Public Schools

NC Family Staff | January 31, 2024
On Tuesday, January 30, the LGBTQ organization Campaign for Southern Equality filed a federal complaint challenging North Carolina’s recently enacted Parents’ Bill of Rights READ
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Building a Strong Educational Future: National School Choice Week

NC Family Staff | January 22, 2024
This week is National School Choice Week, where people across the country are celebrating the many educational options available. Here in North Carolina, we READ
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Over the Counter Birth Control Pills are Coming to NC Without Age Restrictions

Sharon Sullivan, RN | January 17, 2024
In the coming months, birth control pills will be available for purchase over the counter (OTC) in North Carolina with no age restrictions and READ
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Your Kids Are Back at School, Now What?

NC Family Staff | November 16, 2023
If you are a parent, you likely dedicated a substantial amount of time in August getting your children ready for the first day of READ
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“What did you learn today?” An increasingly important question—especially for parents

Adamo Manfra | September 27, 2023
With everything going on in our society and culture, there are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about their children’s education. As the READ
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NC General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Vetoes and Enacts Three Pro-Family Bills

NC Family Staff | August 16, 2023
This evening, the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Governor Cooper’s vetoes of six bills. These bills include SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, READ
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ALERT: Urge Your State House and Senate Members to OVERRIDE Gov. Cooper’s Veto of Three Critically Important Pro-Family Bills!

NC Family Staff | July 10, 2023
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that will prohibit READ
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Gov. Cooper Vetoes Parents’ Bill of Rights, Fairness in Women’s Sports, and Gender Transition Bills

NC Family Staff | July 5, 2023
Earlier today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that would READ
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Parents’ Bill of Rights Passes State Senate, Heads to Gov. Cooper

NC Family Staff | June 29, 2023
This afternoon, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval  to SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights by a vote of 26-13. This action comes after READ
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Parents’ Bill of Rights Approved by House Education Committee

NC Family Staff | June 22, 2023
Yesterday morning, the North Carolina House Committee on Education passed SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, a bill that clarifies and codifies parents’ rights when READ

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