POLICY WATCH
KNOW WHAT IS CHANGING—AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
Follow legislation, court decisions, platform policies, and school-related developments that may affect parental rights and child safety.
Find clear updates, practical next steps, and opt-out forms organized to help parents understand their options and take action.
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FEATURED TEXAS UPDATE
SB 13 STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT
JBM completed a statewide review of 1,207 Texas school districts and charter schools to determine whether parents could easily find the information, forms, and participation processes connected to SB 13.
See what JBM found, locate your district, and learn what steps parents can take next.
POLICY WATCH
WHAT WE TRACK
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PARENTAL RIGHTS & SCHOOL POLICY
Curriculum, library access, surveys, student records, consent requirements, transparency, and opt-out procedures.
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TECHNOLOGY, APPS & AGE VERIFICATION
Platform rules, privacy, data collection, youth access, age verification, and online safety requirements.
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AI & EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Deepfakes, AI companions, AI-generated exploitation, school technology, and new risks affecting children.
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CHILD SAFETY & EXPLOITATION
Trafficking, grooming, sextortion, mandatory reporting, school employee misconduct, and criminal penalties
PARENT ACTION TOOLS
OPT-OUT FORMS & REQUESTS
Find practical templates to help you document your preferences, ask questions, and communicate clearly with your child’s school.
Requirements and procedures may vary by state and school district. Review each form carefully and confirm the appropriate process with your child’s school before submitting it.
FAITH-BASED OPT-OUT FORM
For parents who want to document religious or moral objections to specific instruction or school activities.
TEXAS OPT-OUT FORM
A Texas-specific non-consent form referencing state parental rights and exemption from certain instruction or school activities.
GENERAL OPT-OUT FORM
A broad template that parents can customize when requesting that a child not participate in selected instruction, content, or activities.
PARENTAL CONSENT LETTER
A copy-and-paste letter requesting transparency, advance notice, access to review materials, and clear consent or opt-out options.
PLEASE NOTE: These templates are provided for general informational purposes and are not legal advice. Requirements and procedures may vary by state and school district
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