Parent/Guardian Notice
Reproductive Health and Safety Education Curriculum Review: High School Flash Curriculum Grades 9-12 Public Health
Columbus County Schools will provide reproductive health and safety education in accordance with North Carolina law.
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 115C-81.25(d) and 115C-81.30(c), parents and legal guardians are provided an opportunity to review the objectives and instructional materials that will be used as part of the reproductive health and safety education program before their child participates.
The curriculum objectives and instructional materials will be available for review for at least 60 days prior to their use in instruction.
Curriculum Review Location/Access:
Columbus County Board of Education
2586 James B. Hwy. N. Building A
Whiteville, NC 28472
Curriculum Review Period:
September 15, 2026, through November 14, 2026
Anticipated Instructional Dates:
Implement in Grades 9-12 at the conclusion of the 60-day review period.
Parents and legal guardians will also have the opportunity to consent to or withhold consent for their child's participation in reproductive health and safety education, consistent with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-81.30(c) and applicable Columbus County Schools procedures.
Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to review the curriculum materials and contact their child's school or the designated district representative with any questions.
Questions or to arrange a curriculum review:
Ms. Sheirra Meares, Student Support Services Co-Ordinator
910-642-51268
This notice is provided to ensure parents and legal guardians are informed of their opportunity to review the reproductive health and safety education curriculum and exercise their rights under North Carolina law.
Review this and make any changes. I am not sure if we are required to have a copy at the schools. We only have one copy of the curriculum so I guess they can come here to view it unless we are legally required to have copies at the schools as well.