PR: New sex ed standards approved by state Board of Education violate North Carolina law
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June 6, 2024
Contact: Laura Macklem
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NEW SEX ED STANDARDS APPROVED BY STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION VIOLATE NORTH CAROLINA LAW
NC Values Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald made a statement today regarding the new sex education standards approved by North Carolina’s State Board of Education. These standards, submitted by NC’s Department of Public Instruction, violate state law by ignoring abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage as an expected standard of behavior.
“The State Board of Education has failed North Carolina’s children by adopting standards for teaching sex education in all of our public schools that promote the teaching of ‘safer sex’ techniques while minimizing the risk of pregnancy and STDs, and that fail to teach abstinence from sexual activity as an expected standard of behavior for all school-aged children, as our sex education law requires. Not only did they ignore the law, but they ignored lawmakers and hundreds of citizens who submitted public comments. These standards send a confusing message to children about sex and will escalate sexual activity, pregnancy and STD rates and will give the Planned Parenthood types a front row seat in teaching our children about sexuality.”
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PR: Court ruling on pro-life bill puts women at risk for forced chemical abortions
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June 4, 2024
Contact: Laura Macklem
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COURT RULING ON PRO-LIFE BILL PUTS WOMEN AT RISK FOR FORCED CHEMICAL ABORTIONS AND INCREASED HEALTH RISKS
NC Values Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald made a statement today about the decision by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles to strike down health protections surrounding abortion drug laws:
“This decision lowers the standard of care for women, allowing dangerous DIY in-home abortions which statistically causes complications in one out of five women. Easily obtained chemical abortion drugs are also used by human traffickers and domestic abusers who force abortions on their victims which is happening all over the United States. The decision also strikes down reporting requirements for non-fatal complications from the drugs, which conceals dangerous complications and side effects of abortion drugs. This decision puts women’s health and safety at risk so the abortion industry can fast-track dangerous chemical abortions and maximize profits.
“In-home abortions leave women and girls to give birth to their dead babies at home alone without the assistance of a doctor, often long after the 10-week limit the FDA recommends. They are not prepared for the emotional trauma or any medical complications that result. It is reckless to not require follow-up visits to check on the physical and mental health of the post-abortive woman. Attorney General Josh Stein joined legal forces with pro-abortion advocates to ensure the abortion industry makes as many quick sales as possible on abortion drugs while putting the health and safety of women in crisis at risk.”
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PR: NC Values applauds Senate Committee for voting to fully fund Opportunity Scholarships for all NC families
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May 1, 2024
Contact: Laura Macklem
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NC VALUES APPLAUDS SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE FOR VOTING TO FULLY FUND OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL NC FAMILIES
NC Values Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald made a statement today in support of the Senate Committee’s vote to fully fund Opportunity Scholarships:
“I applaud the Senate Committee’s decision to increase funding for Opportunity Scholarships in response to the overwhelming number of applicants who are eager to send their children to successful schools of their choice. Indoctrination has taken priority over teaching basics like reading, math, history and science, and it shows in test scores. Parents are tired of their children being subjected to indoctrination with sexually explicit books such as Lawn Boy, Gender Queer, George, and impromptu CRT lectures. The freedom for parents to choose which school is best for their child, regardless of income, is one of our most basic liberties. I thank Senator Mike Lee for taking leadership on this issue. There are 58,400 families waitlisted, hoping their children will not be left behind and trapped in failing, dangerous schools. Every child deserves a chance.”
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