Policy & Legislation

Six Initiatives to Protect Children and Empower Families

  • Initiative: Protecting Students from Harmful Online Content

    Through measures like Oklahoma's HB3702 and stricter age verification legislation, we are fighting to ensure that digital library databases and online platforms are free from obscene and pornographic material. This initiative safeguards children by holding institutions accountable for creating safe, age-appropriate learning environments and removing harmful content that puts young minds at risk. Explore our bills that support this initiative.

  • Initiative: Strengthening Adoption Support and Accessibility

    The HB1071 Adoption Assistance Program ensures that families who open their homes to adoptive children receive the ongoing support they need. This includes medical care, counseling, and educational subsidies. Additionally, laws like HB194 (Sound of Hope Act) empower faith-based organizations to navigate the licensing process, enabling more churches and religious institutions to provide safe, loving homes for vulnerable children. Explore our bills that support this initiative.

  • Initiative: Holding Schools Accountable for Student Safety

    The Safe Student Reporting Act, similar to Pennsylvania's HB962, ensures schools are held accountable for negligence or misconduct that endangers children. By repealing sovereign immunity for schools, this initiative grants families the right to seek justice, fostering a culture of transparency and safety in educational institutions. Explore our bills that support this initiative.

  • Initiative: Protecting Children in Educational Spaces

    We advocate for repealing the Education Obscenity Exemption, which currently allows the distribution of harmful materials in educational settings. By enforcing stricter standards of decency, we can ensure classrooms and school libraries remain safe spaces where children can thrive without exposure to inappropriate content. Explore our bills that support this initiative.

  • Initiative: Educating Students to Prevent Abuse and Trafficking

    Initiatives like HB2396 prioritize developing instructional modules and training for public schools to educate students and staff on the prevention of sexual abuse and human trafficking. These programs equip children with the knowledge to recognize and avoid exploitation, creating a generation of informed and empowered youth. Explore our bills that support this initiative.

  • Initiative: Increasing Penalties for Human Trafficking Offenses

    HB1391 increases criminal penalties for sex and human trafficking offenses, ensuring harsher consequences for perpetrators and reducing parole eligibility. This initiative sends a strong message that exploitation will not be tolerated, protecting victims and deterring would-be offenders. Explore our bills that support this initiative

These initiatives align with Jaco Booyens Ministries’ mission to protect children, strengthen families, and create a safer, more compassionate society. Together, we can advocate for these essential changes and build a future where every child is safe and valued.