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.
POLICY INTO PRACTICE
WHAT HB 4623 DOES
Jaco Booyens Ministries helped shape HB 4623 to strengthen accountability when sexual misconduct involving a student is ignored, concealed, or mishandled.
The law:
Ends certain immunity protections when schools fail to act.
Gives survivors and families a path to pursue accountability.
Brings greater transparency to how allegations are handled.
FROM POLICY TO PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY
REVIEW EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT DATA
Explore TEA reports, investigations, disciplinary actions, and Do Not Hire Registry placements.
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.
MONTHLY POLICY & PROTECTION WATCH
THE DECISIONS PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
Each month, we turn important policy changes into a clear, practical update—what changed, why it matters, and what parents can do next.
LATEST REPORT
AUGUST 2026
Policy changes and decisions affecting parents, schools, technology, and child safety.
WHAT WE TRACK
POLICY THROUGH A PARENT’S LENS
We focus on the decisions that shape a child’s access, privacy, and safety—and a parent’s ability to stay informed and involved.
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
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PARENT ACTION TOOLS
FIND THE RIGHT FORM FOR YOUR SITUATION
Use these ready-to-download templates to document your request, ask questions, and communicate clearly with your child’s school.
TEXAS OPT-OUT FORM
A Texas-specific non-consent form referencing state parental rights and exemption from certain instruction or school activities.
FAITH-BASED OPT-OUT FORM
Use this form to document religious or moral objections to specific instruction, content, materials, or surveys, and request an appropriate alternative.
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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