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After a series of social media posts highlighting controversial books distributed in the Chapel Hill‒Carrboro City Schools libraries, state House Majority Leader Brenden Jones and House Republicans called a hearing for the House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform
After a series of social media posts highlighting controversial books distributed in the Chapel Hill‒Carrboro City Schools libraries, state House Majority Leader Brenden Jones and House Republicans called a hearing for the House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform
 
Today, North Carolina lawmakers have declared war on equality with the passage of House Bill 171 (HB 171) and Senate Bills 227 and 558, dismantling decades of civil rights progress and systematically excluding entire communities from public life.
Published: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 @ 7:32 am By: ENC NOW
Today, North Carolina lawmakers have declared war on equality with the passage of House Bill 171 (HB 171) and Senate Bills 227 and 558, dismantling decades of civil rights progress and systematically excluding entire communities from public life.
 
Sen. Amy Galey, R-Alamance, explains the new “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law as parents across North Carolina send their children back to school.
Sen. Amy Galey, R-Alamance, explains the new “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law as parents across North Carolina send their children back to school.
 
After a month-long break for some, state lawmakers are getting back to work this week. Here is a preview of a few things North Carolinians might see in Raleigh this week:
After a month-long break for some, state lawmakers are getting back to work this week. Here is a preview of a few things North Carolinians might see in Raleigh this week:
 
NC Schools Must now follow “Parents Bill of Rights.” Here’s how things will change that’s the title of an article in yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer that describes how the recently passed legislation will impact the classroom and our schools.
NC Schools Must now follow “Parents Bill of Rights.” Here’s how things will change that’s the title of an article in yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer that describes how the recently passed legislation will impact the classroom and our schools.
 
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
 
Parents Were Skeptical of More Funding as the Path to Better Outcomes, However
Parents Were Skeptical of More Funding as the Path to Better Outcomes, However
 
After a failed attempt last year, advocates of the Parents’ Bill of Rights (PBR) succeeded this session in passing legislation (SB 49) that enshrines parental rights and helps to correct the current imbalance of power between parents and schools across North Carolina.
After a failed attempt last year, advocates of the Parents’ Bill of Rights (PBR) succeeded this session in passing legislation (SB 49) that enshrines parental rights and helps to correct the current imbalance of power between parents and schools across North Carolina.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper could soon be uncapping his veto pen yet again after the North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval to a Parents’ Bill of Rights on June 29.
Gov. Roy Cooper could soon be uncapping his veto pen yet again after the North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval to a Parents’ Bill of Rights on June 29.
 
After lying dormant for over four months, a Parents Bill of Rights is once again on the move in the North Carolina General Assembly.
After lying dormant for over four months, a Parents Bill of Rights is once again on the move in the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bills:
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bills:
 
Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
 
Today, the North Carolina House Committee on K-12 Education approved Senate Bill 49, which would enshrine a Parents’ Bill of Rights into law.
Today, the North Carolina House Committee on K-12 Education approved Senate Bill 49, which would enshrine a Parents’ Bill of Rights into law.
 
vetos bill to protect womens sports, parents bill of rights and end to child genital mutilation
Published: Friday, July 7th, 2023 @ 9:59 am By: John Steed
vetos bill to protect womens sports, parents bill of rights and end to child genital mutilation
 
Clarifying Moms and Dads rights on education, gender, elsewhere
Published: Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 @ 12:16 am By: Countrygirl1411
Clarifying Moms and Dads rights on education, gender, elsewhere
 
Senate Bill 49 would affirm parental rights and protect parents’ authority to make decisions regarding a child’s medical and psychological well-being
Senate Bill 49 would affirm parental rights and protect parents’ authority to make decisions regarding a child’s medical and psychological well-being
 
For more than two centuries Americans have believed that our way of governing was best. Instead of having an autocrat or small group ruling us, we have held to the principle of majority rule. And it has served us well.
Published: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 @ 6:23 pm By: Tom Campbell
For more than two centuries Americans have believed that our way of governing was best. Instead of having an autocrat or small group ruling us, we have held to the principle of majority rule. And it has served us well.
 
The House of Representatives, in a virtually straight party-line vote, passed the Parents Bill of Rights bill on Friday. Democrats unanimously opposed the measure; they were joined by five Republicans
Published: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 @ 5:06 pm By: Daily Wire
The House of Representatives, in a virtually straight party-line vote, passed the Parents Bill of Rights bill on Friday. Democrats unanimously opposed the measure; they were joined by five Republicans
 
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
 
Parents should have the right to determine the direction of their children’s and education, not teachers or the government
Parents should have the right to determine the direction of their children’s and education, not teachers or the government
 
arrogant Banana Republic attack on freedom of speech - war on Bill of Rights
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 10:15 am By: John Steed
arrogant Banana Republic attack on freedom of speech - war on Bill of Rights
 
The Left continues to hyperventilate over North Carolina’s proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights, SB 49. In yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer, Sara Pequeno joined in the fray when she opined that the legislation “could torpedo school funding for mental health.”
The Left continues to hyperventilate over North Carolina’s proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights, SB 49. In yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer, Sara Pequeno joined in the fray when she opined that the legislation “could torpedo school funding for mental health.”
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights in the N.C. Senate.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights in the N.C. Senate.
 
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday evening establishing rights for parents with school-aged children. The Parents’ Bill of Rights passed 29 to 18 and went to the House Tuesday. If the House passes it as well, it would go to Governor Cooper, who will likely veto it.
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday evening establishing rights for parents with school-aged children. The Parents’ Bill of Rights passed 29 to 18 and went to the House Tuesday. If the House passes it as well, it would go to Governor Cooper, who will likely veto it.
 
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
 
On Tuesday, an ACLU North Carolina lobbyist, Kristie Puckett Williams, made graphic, sexually harassing comments to conservative radio host Pete Kaliner during a Twitter discussion regarding N.C. Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
On Tuesday, an ACLU North Carolina lobbyist, Kristie Puckett Williams, made graphic, sexually harassing comments to conservative radio host Pete Kaliner during a Twitter discussion regarding N.C. Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
 
Andre Beliveau, John Locke Foundation strategic projects and government affairs manager, testifies about Senate Bill 49, Parents’ Bill of RIghts
Andre Beliveau, John Locke Foundation strategic projects and government affairs manager, testifies about Senate Bill 49, Parents’ Bill of RIghts
 
You don’t need to go to Florida for sunshine. Sunshine is lighting the way here in North Carolina as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, also presented as the “Parents Bill of Rights” bill is making its way through the legislature, soon to become law.
You don’t need to go to Florida for sunshine. Sunshine is lighting the way here in North Carolina as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, also presented as the “Parents Bill of Rights” bill is making its way through the legislature, soon to become law.
 
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
 
Locke's legislative agenda on education is in action in the North Carolina Senate.
Locke's legislative agenda on education is in action in the North Carolina Senate.
 
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
 
Parents want to know what their children are being taught
Yesterday the North Carolina State Senate filed Senate Bill 49, also known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights." This bill is the first step to ensure that North Carolina parents can be in charge of their children’s educational destiny.
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 12:52 pm By: ENC NOW
Yesterday the North Carolina State Senate filed Senate Bill 49, also known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights." This bill is the first step to ensure that North Carolina parents can be in charge of their children’s educational destiny.
 
This bill would fundamentally change the dynamic between parents, children and the public school system — in a good way
This bill would fundamentally change the dynamic between parents, children and the public school system — in a good way
 
Kudos to Moore County School Board Chairman Robert Levy. At this week’s school board meeting, Levy introduced a Parents’ Bill of Rights policy and referred it to the board’s policy committee.
Kudos to Moore County School Board Chairman Robert Levy. At this week’s school board meeting, Levy introduced a Parents’ Bill of Rights policy and referred it to the board’s policy committee.
 
enacting proposed state legislation as local school board policy
enacting proposed state legislation as local school board policy
 
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
 
Bolstering the Case for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Bolstering the Case for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights
 
In this first episode of Policy Pizza, education policy expert Terry Stoops joins us to discuss the greatness of western Pennsylvania pizza and the benefits of a Parents’ Bill of Rights in education.
In this first episode of Policy Pizza, education policy expert Terry Stoops joins us to discuss the greatness of western Pennsylvania pizza and the benefits of a Parents’ Bill of Rights in education.
 

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