NC State Law Allows Minors to Consent to Significant Medical Health Services
Did you know that there is a decades old state statute in North Carolina that allows children to consent to some serious medical treatments without their parent’s knowledge? Currently, minors in NC can seek and consent “for medical health services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of (i) venereal disease and other diseases reportable under […]
The Legal Fight to Protect Title IX (with Matt Sharp)
Over 50 years ago, Title IX was put into place to ensure that women had equal access to education, careers, and even sports. Now, however, the Biden Administration is trying to change Title IX so that its protections against discrimination based on biological sex would extend to “gender identity”- effectively negating protections the law has […]
How NC Schools Have (and Have Not) Adopted the Parents’ Bill of Rights
In August, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Parents’ Bill of Rights. This pivotal legislation reinforces the central role of parents in their children’s upbringing with special attention given to the areas of education and healthcare. Since its passage, the bill’s implementation has varied across the state’s many school districts, with some districts showing […]
LGBTQ Organization Files Federal Complaints Against NC’s Public Schools
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 and Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. Both of these bills were passed last year and have gone into effect. The complaint claims that North Carolina’s public schools systematically marginalize students who […]
Building a Strong Educational Future: National School Choice Week
This week is National School Choice Week, where people across the country are celebrating the many educational options available. Here in North Carolina, we are blessed to have over: 2,700 public schools 800 private schools 200 charter schools 10 magnet schools In addition to these, we have a number of online schools and close to 100,000 […]
Over the Counter Birth Control Pills are Coming to NC Without Age Restrictions
In the coming months, birth control pills will be available for purchase over the counter (OTC) in North Carolina with no age restrictions and without the need for a prescription. In July of last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Opill, also known as Norgestrel or the “mini-pill,” will be sold to […]
Your Kids Are Back at School, Now What?
If you are a parent, you likely dedicated a substantial amount of time in August getting your children ready for the first day of the new school year, including back-to-school shopping and figuring out the bus schedule—if your student rides the bus. But now that kids are back in school, what’s next? NC Family recently […]
“What did you learn today?” An increasingly important question—especially for parents
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 primary educators of our children, we have to be involved in their education. As ideologies like Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) gain increased footholds in both […]
NC General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Vetoes and Enacts Three Pro-Family Bills
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, HB 574—Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and HB 808—Gender Transition/Minors, each of which will significantly help children grow up in a healthy and safe environment. In addition to this, the General […]
ALERT: Urge Your State House and Senate Members to OVERRIDE Gov. Cooper’s Veto of Three Critically Important Pro-Family Bills!
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 gender transition procedures on minors. Now it’s up to the General Assembly to OVERRIDE these misguided vetoes! Please TAKE ACTION NOW by visiting NC Family’s Action Center and calling your State House and Senate Members […]