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 THAT
IMPACTS OUR KIDS
MONTHLY POLICY & PROTECTION WATCH REPORTS
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
October 2026
Policy changes and decisions affecting parents, schools, technology, and child safety.
PAST REPORTS
Explore previous monthly reports.
JBM examines policies, legislation, and school practices to uncover gaps in child protection, strengthen accountability, and give parents the information they need to take action
FEATURED INVESTIGATIONS
STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT
TEXAS SB 13: WHAT WE FOUND
JBM reviewed 1,207 Texas school districts and charter schools to examine how easily parents could access information and participate in school library decisions under SB 13.
Explore the findings, locate your district, and learn what parents can do next.
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 addresses institutional accountability, protections for survivors, and transparency in how allegations are handled.
POLICY IN ACTION
FROM POLICY TO PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY
REVIEW EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT DATA
Explore TEA reports, investigations, disciplinary actions, and Do Not Hire Registry placements.
PARENT ACTION TOOLS
FIND THE RIGHT FORM FOR YOUR SITUATION
Download ready-to-use forms and letters to communicate with your child's school, request information, and document your decisions.
TEXAS OPT-OUT FORM
A Texas-specific non-consent form that references state parental rights and exempts students 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
STAY INFORMED
POLICY CHANGES SHOULDN'T CATCH PARENTS OFF GUARD.
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