'Parents' Bill of Rights' measure goes to Cooper

Under Senate Bill 49, teachers and counselors must inform parents if their child expresses a desire to change their name or pronoun. The bill also restricts sexuality teachings for young students.

North Carolina state Sen. Amy Galey, a Republican who represents Alamance and Randolph counties, attends a legislative session on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. She is a primary sponsor of the bill that stands to compel public school employees to out LGBTQ youth to parents.

The North Carolina Senate on Thursday sent a bill to Gov. Roy Cooper that stands to expan…