Amends GS 115C-81 to require that information conveyed in the reproductive health and safety education program be based on research that is peer reviewed and accepted by professionals and credentialed experts (was, experts in the field of sexual health education). Requires each local board of education to adopt a policy to require that a student's parent or guardian provide the student's school with written permission before receiving instruction on sexually transmitted diseases, contraceptive methods, and awareness of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and risk reduction. Requires local boards of education to also get input from parents and school personnel, in addition to the local community, when developing and implementing character education instruction.

Requires that the Basic Education Program curriculum and standard course of study, all classroom assignments, assigned summer readings, and instructional materials comply with, support, and reflect the character education requirements; requires annual evaluation to ensure compliance.

Makes conforming changes to GS 115C-98. Also requires local boards of education to annually report to the State Board of Education (State Board) on the evaluation of instructional materials. Requires the State Board to review its rules and policies concerning challenges from parents, teachers, or members of the public and the incorporation of character education in the curriculum and establish evaluation guidelines to be followed by local boards, school personnel, and community media advisory committees.

Applies beginning with the 2013-14 school year.