Cabarrus GOP Statement on Cabarrus County Schools Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Cabarrus County Republican Party remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that every child in Cabarrus County has access to a high‑quality education that best prepares them for success in college, technical training, or the workforce.

In accordance with the North Carolina Republican Party platform, we believe restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities should be designated and used based on biological sex at birth. We also oppose policies that allow biological males to compete in women’s sports, as fairness and integrity in athletics must be preserved for female athletes across North Carolina. The recent lawsuit involving the Cabarrus County School Board highlights the growing concern among families who want clarity, consistency, and safety in their children’s learning environments. Every child deserves a secure school setting, and we encourage Cabarrus County School leaders to find solutions to protect the dignity and privacy of all students and faculty. We encourage close scrutiny of the Supreme Court's recent West Virginia v. B.P.J. decision, North Carolina's House Bill 805, North Carolina's House Bill 574 and President Trump's Executive Order 14201 dated February 5, 2025, as a pathway to a new bathroom policy.   

As this legal matter progresses, we encourage families to stay informed through trusted sources and remain engaged in the decisions that shape our local schools. Talk with the elected officials who represent you in local, state and federal government. 

We are grateful that North Carolina parents have choices in pathways that best fit their children’s needs. The Republican Party will continue to support all educational choices for children that maintain local control over education and uphold traditional values in the classroom. Parents have the right to select a public, private, charter, homeschool, hybrid homeschool, microschool, religious school or other alternative that best meets their child's educational needs.