North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 26 R cosponsors

HB 1043 — Curriculum Honesty, Compliance, and Child Safety Act.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    3 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (26 R).

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Bill Text

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The revised version of House Bill 1043 includes additional clarifications regarding the notice that schools need to provide about healthcare services at the start of each school year. It emphasizes that a parent's consent does not compromise the school's responsibility to ensure a safe learning environment. These changes are important as they aim to protect student well-being while ensuring transparency in how health services are communicated to families.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1043 Short Title:
1043 Apr 23, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30536-NGa-136A Short Title:
Representative B.
Representatives B.
Jones.
Jones, Miller, Balkcom, and N.
Jackson (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CERTAIN PARENTAL RIGHTS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REMEDIES AND COMPLIANCE ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 7B OF CHAPTER 115C OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, TO PROVIDE FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACCESS TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL RECORDS, TO ADD A RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS INTO VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 7B OF CHAPTER 115C OF THE GENERAL STATUTES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.
Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 27, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CERTAIN PARENTAL RIGHTS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REMEDIES AND COMPLIANCE ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 7B OF CHAPTER 115C OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, TO PROVIDE FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACCESS TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL RECORDS, TO ADD A RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS INTO VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 7B OF CHAPTER 115C OF THE GENERAL STATUTES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.
(1) Atthebeginningofeachschoolyear,noticeofeachhealthcareserviceoffered at his or her child's school and the means for the parent to provide consent for any specific service.
(1) Atthebeginningofeachschool year,noticeofeachhealthcareserviceoffered at his or her child's school and the means for the parent to provide consent for anyspecific service.
*DRH30536-NGa-136A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Prior to administration to students in kindergarten through third grade, a copy of any student well-being questionnaire or health screening form and the means for the parent to consent to the use of the questionnaire or form for his or her child.
*H1043-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Prior to administration to students in kindergarten through third grade, a copy of any student well-being questionnaire or health screening form and the means for the parent to consent to the use of the questionnaire or form for his or her child.
(4) Prior to or contemporaneous with changes, notice of changes in services or monitoring related to his or her child's mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being and the school's ability to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for that child.
(4) Prior to or contemporaneous with changes, notice of changes in services or monitoring related to his or her child's mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being and the school's abilityto provide a safe and supportive learning environment for that child.
Page 2 DRH30536-NGa-136A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Damages of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation.
Page 2 House Bill 1043-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Damages of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation.
(b) Anentityreferencedinsubsection(a)ofthissectionmayperformanyofthefollowing functions as part of an independent investigation pursuant to subsection (a) of this section:
(b) Anentityreferencedinsubsection(a)ofthissectionmayperformanyof thefollowing functions as part of an independent investigation pursuant to subsection (a) of this section:
(2) The noncompliant public school unit has a cure period of 45 days from the datethat the formal finding ofnoncomplianceis receivedby thenoncompliant public school unit during which the public school unit shall take steps to cure its noncompliance, as stated in the formal finding issued pursuant to G.S.
(2) The noncompliant public school unit has a cure period of 45 days from the datethat the formal findingofnoncomplianceis receivedbythenoncompliant public school unit during which the public school unit shall take steps to cure its noncompliance, as stated in the formal finding issued pursuant to G.S.
DRH30536-NGa-136A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
House Bill 1043-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
The State Auditor shall make a determination as to whether a noncompliant public school unit has madesufficient changes to comply withthisArticle basedonanyevidence of cure submitted by the public school unit.
The State Auditor shall make a determination as to whether a noncompliant public school unit has madesufficient changes to complywith this Article based on anyevidence of cure submitted by the public school unit.
Page 4 DRH30536-NGa-136A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
Page 4 House Bill 1043-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
For a residential school operating under Article 9C of this Chapter, upon receipt of notice from the State Board that a residential school is noncompliant with this Article pursuant to subdivision (3) of this section, the Director of the Budget shall withhold from the residential school the percentage of funds allocated to the residential school equivalent to thepercentageofStatefundsreceived by thelocal school administrative unit where the residential school is located from the central office administration allotment when compared to the total amount of State funds received by the local school administrative unit where the residential school is located.
For a residential school operating under Article 9C of this Chapter, upon receipt of notice from the State Board that a residential school is noncompliant with this Article pursuant to subdivision (3) of this section, the Director of the Budget shall withhold from the residential school the percentage of funds allocated to the residential school equivalent to thepercentageofStatefundsreceived bythelocal school administrative unit where the residential school is located from the central office administration allotment when compared to the total amount of State funds received by the local school administrative unit where the residential school is located.
(a) All information contained in a personnel file, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, is confidential and shall not be open for inspection and examination except to any of the following persons:
(a) All information contained in a personnel file, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, is confidential and shall not be open for inspection and examination except to anyof the following persons:
147-64.6(c)is amendedbyadding thefollowing newsubdivisions to read:
147-64.6(c)is amendedbyaddingthe followingnewsubdivisions to read:
DRH30536-NGa-136A Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "(25) The Auditor may make independent investigations of public school units for compliance with Article 7B of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes pursuant to G.S.
House Bill 1043-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "(25) The Auditor may make independent investigations of public school units for compliance with Article 7B of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes pursuant to G.S.
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Page 6 House Bill 1043-First Edition
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds new parental rights regarding children's identity changes and enhances compliance procedures for public school units while restricting gender identity instruction.

  • G.S. 115C-76.25

    (13) The right to consent to official changes to their child's name, gender designation, or identity within school records. The school shall not change these without first receiving consent from a parent. (14) The right to access the educational records, as defined in 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, of their child. These include counseling records, intervention records, behavioral and support plans, and communications with third parties regarding the student.

    This adds rights for parents concerning their child's name and gender changes in school records and access to various educational records.

  • G.S. 115C-76.45

    Prior to any changes in the name or pronoun used for a student in school records or by school personnel, notice to the parent of the change. → Prior to any changes in the name or pronoun used for a student in school records or by school personnel, notice to the parent of the change and receive parental consent for the change pursuant to G.S. 115C-76.25(a)(13).

    This enforces the requirement for parental consent before changing a student's name or pronoun in school records.

  • G.S. 115C-76.55

    Instruction on gender identity, sexual activity, or sexuality shall not be included in the curriculum provided in grades kindergarten through fourth grade, regardless of whether the information is provided by school personnel or third parties. → Instruction on gender identity, sexual activity, or sexuality shall not be included in the curriculum provided in grades kindergarten through fourth grade, regardless of whether the information is provided by school personnel or third parties. For the purposes of this section, curriculum includes (i) the standard course of study and support materials, (ii) locally developed curriculum, (iii) supplemental instruction, (iv) any electronic, print, or non-print resources for independent use by students and school personnel and not used as part of the standard course of study for any grade or course, and (v) textbooks and other supplementary materials, but does not include responses to student-initiated questions. Teachers teaching students in kindergarten through fourth grade shall not use any third-party resources for instruction, including instructional materials, supplementary materials, or websites, except those provided by the public school unit.

    This reaffirms prohibitions against including gender identity and sexuality instruction in early grade curriculums and restricts the use of third-party materials.

  • N.C.G.S. 115C-76.60

    § 115C-76.10. Remedies for violations of this Part. (a) Civil Remedies. – In addition to any other remedies or procedures provided by law, for any violation of this Article, a parent may bring a cause of action against the public school unit for any of the following forms of relief: (1) Declaratory relief. (2) Injunctive relief. (3) Damages of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. (4) Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. (5) Any other appropriate relief as determined by the court.

    This establishes new civil remedies for parents against public school units for violations of their rights.

  • N.C.G.S. 115C-76.150

    The Department of Public Instruction and the Office of the State Auditor may conduct independent investigations into noncompliance with this Article.

    This allows designated authorities to investigate schools for violations of parental rights under this Article.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (153)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1043?
HB 1043 is sponsored by Diane Wheatley (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), John A. Torbett (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican), Larry W. Potts (Republican), Joseph Pike (Republican), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Cody Huneycutt (Republican), Julia C. Howard (Republican), Kelly E. Hastings (Republican), Blair Eddins (Republican), Brian Echevarria (Republican), Ted Davis, Jr. (Republican), Celeste C. Cairns (Republican), William D. Brisson (Republican), Jerry "Alan" Branson (Republican), Dean Arp (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican), Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Charles W. Miller (Republican), Brenden H. Jones (Republican), and Jake Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1043?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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