Protecting Our Students Video & Opt Out Form

North Carolina law now requires all public schools to show a video to students in grades 6-12 within the first five days of the school year regarding inappropriate behavior and adult sexual misconduct in school settings. Families have the right to complete an opt out form if you do not want your student to watch the video. More information below. ⬇️

As a result of the Protecting Our Students Act (Session Law 2023-128/HB142) and General Statute 115C-105.57(2a), a video was developed with the purpose of providing North Carolina students in grades 6-12 with important information about inappropriate behavior and adult sexual misconduct in school settings. The video was developed by the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company.

The video is produced in the style of a video-blog that covers the topic of inappropriate behavior by an adult. After watching the video, students will be able to:

• Understand what inappropriate behavior by an adult is and what it might look like if it is happening to them or someone they know.
• Know how to practice healthy behaviors and skills to stay safe.
• Identify a responsible adult who they could ask for help.

The title of this video is Protect Our Students - Middle School; however, this is the video that will be shared with both middle and high school students. The video can be viewed by families at this link - Protect Our Students Video.

Because the topic of this film contains sensitive material, we are offering parents the opportunity to opt out your student from participating. If you do not wish for your student to participate in this video, please complete and submit this form - Protecting Our Students Act Video Parental Opt Out Form. 

The deadline to complete this opt out form is August 27, 2025. If you have any questions or need a paper copy of the opt out form, please contact your student’s principal.