Partnership for Children Information Access
Plain English Summary
This bill expands privacy protections for minors participating in local government programs and programs funded by the North Carolina Partnership for Children. It prevents the release of identifying information (such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and parent/guardian contact details) for minor participants in these programs across specified localities in the Triangle area, while still allowing county, municipality, and zip code information to be public.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects children's privacy and safety by keeping their personal identifying information from public records, reducing risks of unwanted contact or exploitation. They contend that families participating in youth programs deserve privacy protections, and that removing barriers to information access encourages parents to enroll their children in beneficial local government and Partnership for Children programs without privacy concerns.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that limiting access to identifying information reduces government transparency and the public's ability to monitor how tax-funded programs operate and serve their communities. They could also contend that the privacy restrictions may complicate legitimate inquiries about program participation or administration, and that applying the rules only to specific localities creates an inconsistent patchwork of privacy standards across North Carolina.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 30
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Representative · District 31
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 29
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 2
Cosponsors (8)
Representative · District 48
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 66
Representative · District 101