Resources for Parents
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House Bill 959
Various Education Changes
House Bill 959, adopted and signed by Gov. Stein, restricts student cellphone use during class time, with exceptions for educational purposes, emergencies, or specific needs (e.g., IEPs or health monitoring). Schools must teach internet safety and social media literacy, covering addiction, cyberbullying, and online security. By January 1, 2026, districts must set policies on device use and penalties, such as confiscation. The law limits use during instruction but does not ban phones entirely, allowing local flexibility for non-instructional times.
Check with your child's school district to see new board policies regarding cell phones that will be implemented during 2025-2026.
RESOURCES
Plugged In by Focus on the Family exists to help families make appropriate entertainment choices in movies, TV, music, games, books, and youtube channels.
RESEARCH AND STUDIES
ON THE EFFECTS OF PORNOGRAPHY AND
VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND TEENS
Visit the
RESEARCH and STUDIES Page
to learn more.
Examples of LGBTQ+ Books,
Materials , and Lesson Plans
In Mahmoud v. Taylor (June 27, 2025), the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Montgomery County, Maryland, parents can opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed storybooks, citing First Amendment religious freedom. The decision, led by Justice Alito, protects parents’ rights to guide their children’s religious upbringing, sparking debate over inclusive education.
Welcoming Schools Curriculum:
The Welcoming Schools Curriculum has been used in schools across NC. however some districts have since moved away from its use. Chapel Hll- Carrboro City Schools still has it posted on their website.
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Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools
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Objective: Students will explore diverse family structures, including those with LGBTQ+ parents, to foster understanding and respect.
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Grade Level: K-5 (for K-4, align with North Carolina Standard Course of Study, e.g., Grade 4 Standard 4.H.1.1, discussing contributions of marginalized groups).
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During the 2024-2025 year, in Wake County Public Schools, at least one second grade class participated in an activity with What Are Your Words? by Katherine Locke. We include the lesson plan shared with us for you to review. We are anxious to learn if this lesson was used in other schools throughout the district.
