North Carolina Senate Approves ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Legislation

The North Carolina Senate approved a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law on Tuesday written to give parents transparency and authority over their children’s education.
Senate Bill 49 (pdf) promotes a partnership between parents and educators that prioritizes the safety of students ensuring the parents’ right to know what their child is being taught, Republican state Sen. Phil Berger said in a statement Tuesday.
Republican state Sen. Amy Galey, a primary sponsor of the bill, said the legislation “requires that public schools inform parents of their rights and of the procedures to exercise those rights.”
“Parents should be confident that when there is a problem, a remedy is available,” Galey said….}