Education
2011 Policy Success! Parents Can Opt Children Out of Corporal Punishment in Public School
Action for Children worked this session to give parents the right to determine whether their children should receive corporal punishment as a form of discipline in school.
Corporal Punishment: Senate bill 498 passed! The bill allows parents to opt out of corporal punishment for their children in public schools.
NC Child Advocate: Governor Budget Veto Overridden; Key Bills Pass (6.17.11)
Click for details on the end of the 2011 legislative session.
NC Child Advocate: Budget Veto (and Override) Expected (6.10.11)
Click to get the latest on the budget and key bills. Contact legislators on budget and corporal punishment.
Action Alert: Call Legislators on Budget & MomsRising Takes Taking their (Lemonade) Stand on the Road! (6.6.11)
Click to contact key legislators about the budget.
