Yesterday afternoon, June 23rd, the North Carolina House passed House Bill 548, the School Violence Prevention Act by a margin of 58-57. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Bev Perdue, who is expected to sign it.
This victory is a historic event in North Carolina and the South. Yesterday, North Carolina stood against discrimination and violence, and made it a point to protect all children, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. The bill also protects children with LGBT parents.
We tip our hat to Equality North Carolina, the bill’s lead advocate, who worked tirelessly with volunteers and fellow activists to encourage the NC Legislature to pass the bill. The Family Equality Council was proud to assist Equality North Carolina by mobilizing our North Carolina supporters to contact their representatives and encouraging our national partners to do the same with their local supporters.
Congratulations again to everyone who made this possible and Equality North Carolina for their tireless work.
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