Make Halloween Healthier and Fund the Movement

50% of profits benefit MAA + ICAN. It’s a small purchase with a big signal.

Dear PERK Members,

We are so excited about a new initiative called Tricked By The Treat! Finally, there’s an alternative to the junky candy our kids eat on Halloween. Tricked By The Treat is truly the best solution for parents who don’t want their kids consuming the typical unhealthy Halloween candy.

We’re thrilled to know these products aren’t made with artificial flavors or processed with highly refined sugars and chemicals. Instead, Tricked By The Treat’s products are:

• Gluten-free

• Non-GMO

• Free of artificial colors and flavors

• Made without high-fructose corn syrup

We are proud of what Tricked By The Treat is doing and excited that they’re offering a discount for all PERK members. Use the code PERKKIDS at checkout through this link to receive your discount.

Join us in supporting this new company and their brilliant initiative to provide better options for our kids!

It’s a grassroots movement to bring non-toxic Halloween treats to our kids this Halloween season, and avoid the toxic junk candy plaguing our kids every year.  We love it because it:

• Gives our kids cleaner treats for Halloween

• Educates our neighbors & friends on the scary ingredients lurking in conventional candy

• Funds non-profits fighting for our families every day

50% of profits benefit MAA + ICAN. It’s a small purchase with a big signal.

Moms Across America (MAA) is a nationwide coalition of moms working to eliminate toxins from food, farming, and everyday products—through grassroots action, policy change, and public awareness. They empower families to take back control of what goes into our kids’ bodies and are amplifying the call to remove harmful ingredients from Halloween candy and beyond—championing clean snacks and conscious parenting from the ground up.

ICAN protects children by demanding transparency, scientific integrity, and medical freedom—through rigorous research, legal action, and public education. They hold systems accountable so parents have the truth, tools, and legal protection to make the safest choices.

Here’s how we can help—and make Halloween easy: the Healthy Halloween Variety Pack

• 10 cleaner brands, 30+ pieces in one bag

• Gluten-free, non-GMO; no artificial colors or flavors, no high-fructose corn syrup

• Much less sugar per piece (some sugar-free)

• Chocolate items may contain dairy; a couple have nuts (no peanuts)—please check labels, knowing most treats are also free of top allergens

Presale is 10% off through 9/7 with code PERKKIDS. Help us sell thousands of packs.
Ships mid-October (U.S. only). Live in a hot state? All orders shipped 2-day with FedEx.

50% of profits benefit MAA + ICAN. It’s a small purchase with a big signal.
Get the Healthy Halloween Variety Pack 

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Tricked By The Treat

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Here’s an example of Tricked by the Treat lollipops!

Breaking News: AB495 Passes Appropriations and Heads to the Senate Floor

Breaking News: AB495 Passes the Senate Appropriations Committee

ACT NOW: Stop AB 495 — Protect Every Child in California

Dear PERK Members,

We need you—loud, fast, and in writing. AB 495 creates dangerous loopholes that could let strangers assume custody and medical decision-making for a child—without ID, background check, court oversight, or parental knowledge. This is unacceptable. California’s children deserve real safeguards, not paperwork that can be weaponized. AB 495, Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez bill is making national news. Education Code 234.7 already allows parents to consent to and authorize a long list of authorized emergency contacts in the event of an emergency. AB495 creates loopholes. This blog post will be thorough so it equips you with all the tools: knowledge, call to action, social media videos, links, and resources, with step by step instructions on how to help.

AB 495 Current Status:

Senate Suspense File- AB 495 was placed on the suspense file of the Senate Appropriations Committee on August 18, 2025. 

Passed the Senate Appropriations Committee: The Senate Appropriations Committee voted on the bill today, August 29, 2025. 

Next Stop: The bill is headed to the Senate Floor for a Vote anytime between now and September 12th.

Four Things You Can Do Today

1. Send a letter to your Senator stating you oppose AB495 and ask for their no vote. Find your Senator here. AB495 Senate Template Letter by PERK

2. Send a letter through the official legislative portal to register your opposition. Details below.

3. Donate to the fight. Link here.

4. Share our social media call to action with others. Link here.

What AB 495 Would Allow

• “Name a child.” A person can identify a child on a school-site form and assume custody/authorized caregiver status with no ID, no verification, no background check, no notarization, and no court.

• Medical authority by checkbox. The form lets a person check one box—“I cannot get a hold of the parent”—and take over medical decisions.

• No parental consent or notice. Parents may not be contacted before decisions are made.

• Records sealed. Confidentiality provisions can seal records, preventing parents and the public from seeing what happened until it’s too late.

• Exploiting legal loopholes. The bill removes critical safeguards that protect children from trafficking, kidnapping, and predation.

• Bottom line: No ID. No verification. No parent. No child is safe.

CALL TO ACTION.  We need more official letters.

1) Submit an Official Opposition Letter via the CA Legislature Portal

• Step 1 – Register (first time users):
  Create an account at: https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/
  One-time registration: https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/faces/register.xhtml
  If you lead an organization: Register individually and as an organization—submit two letters.

• Step 2 – Log in and Submit:
  Go to https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/
  Click “Submit a Letter”
  Enter: Measure Type: AB | Measure Number: 495 | Session Type: Regular Session
  Click “Search”
  Select the Senate Appropriations Committee and your State Senator
  Select Your Stance: Oppose
  Upload your signed opposition letter (PDF or Word)
  Complete Captcha and Submit

• Step 3 – For individuals submitting comments directly:
  After selecting the bill, choose the appropriate Committees
  Select Oppose stance
  Enter a short note in the message box (keep comments professional)
  Submit
  Full detailed instructions: Senate Advocacy Quick Guide (https://www.senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.ca.gov/files/2019_quick_ref_guide_advocacy.pdf)

2) Send Directly to the Senate and Your Senator

• Use our flier. Compounding Impact.

• Find your personal senator here and email and fax your letter directly to their Capitol offices.

• Use subject line: Oppose AB 495 – Dangerous Loopholes Endangers All Children

3) Spread the Word

• Share this alert with parents, teachers, PTAs, youth leaders, coaches, and faith communities.

• Post on social media below using: #StopAB495 #ProtectAllChildren #ParentalRights

Share our social media video on what we need to do.

Sample Closing for Your Letter

Please vote NO on AB 495. Children deserve stronger safeguards, not weaker ones. Require ID, background checks, parental notice/consent, notarization, and court oversight for any transfer of custody or medical authority. Protect all children.

Watch The Highwire Video on AB495

Thank you for taking action today. PERK will continue to monitor AB 495 and provide updates, templates, and informational guidance. Your letters and official opposition can stop this bill.

PERK — Protecting Educational Rights & Kids

Follow updates: @PERK_Group on IG and X , PERK Website: www.perk-group.com

Compounding Impact

Compounded by recent laws eroding parental rights (SB 1419, AB 5, AB 223, AB 665), AB 495 strips away the most fundamental safeguard — a parent’s right to protect their child from strangers. Records will be sealed from the public, making it nearly impossible to track or recover a child once taken.

No child in California will be safe if AB 495 passes. It impacts public schools, private schools, and homeschoolers. This bill is a predator’s dream and a parent’s worst nightmare. Pastors are already warning families to leave the public schools and the state if this becomes law.

Education Code 234.7 already allows parents to consent to and authorize a long list of authorized emergency contacts in the event of an emergency. AB495 creates loopholes.

Stand with parents and protect all the children!

More Resources

We urge you to tell your Senator to vote NO on AB 495. Protect our children. Close the loopholes. Stand with parents and against trafficking, kidnapping, and exploitation. Resources to help you.

• Talking points by Real Impact

• Legal analysis by ADF

• AB495 Senate Template Letter by PERK

Amy Bohn on The Highwire With Del Bigtree

Amy Bohn Goes On The Highwire Live With Del Bigtree

On Thursday, August 21st, Amy Bohn discusses a new bill in California could put children directly in harm’s way. Del Bigtree sits down with Amy Bohn, Co-Founder & President of PERK, to expose the risks behind this dangerous legislation.

https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/any-adult-any-shot-ab459-uncovered/

Amy Bohn, Co-Founder and President of Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (PERK), breaks down California Assembly Bill AB 459 and how it could indirectly strip parents of fundamental protections for their children. She also shares how PERK is working to reverse the damage caused by Senate Bills 276 and 277—efforts aimed at restoring exemptions and defending doctors who were penalized for issuing legitimate medical exemptions.

Amy also discusses how the tide is turning in public opinion in favor of medical freedom and exemptions. She also shares about PERK’s Executive Order Campaign and how people can sign the letter to support PERK’s efforts.

Lastly, Amy Bohn shares exciting news as PERK secures senator to champion landmark legislation restoring personal belief exemptions and medical privacy for all Californians.

Donate- Fuel the fight: donorbox.org/religiouslibertyforall

Sign the Letter – Tell Governor Newsom & legislators to we want and support this bill: bit.ly/religiouslibertyforallCA

Volunteer – Join PERK’s statewide advocacy teams: bit.ly/PERKvolunteerteams

PERK Secures Senator to Champion Landmark Legislation Restoring Personal Belief Exemptions for All Californians

PERK Secures Senator to Champion Landmark Legislation Restoring Personal Belief Exemptions for All Californians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 21, 2025

PERK Secures Senator to Champion Landmark Legislation Restoring Personal Belief Exemptions and Medical Privacy for All Californians

Sacramento, CA — The fight for parental rights, religious liberty, and children’s access to education in California has taken a historic leap forward. On June 1, 2025, the Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (PERK) announced it had secured the commitment of a California Democratic Senator to author and carry legislation that will:

• Restore medical privacy.

• Amend SB277 to restore personal belief exemptions for all Californians.

• Amend SB276 to protect doctors who issue legitimate medical exemptions and safeguard children in need.

• Introduce new protections through new legislation for religious freedom and ensure every child’s constitutional right to an education.

This breakthrough follows more than a year of strategic relationship-building that began with a simple introduction from a firefighter friend, Barry Arata, who shares PERK’s deep commitment to protecting children and future generations. In a confidential April 2025 meeting with PERK’s leadership, the Senator committed to championing the reversal of SB277 — the 10-year-old law that stripped away personal belief exemptions and forced hundreds of thousands of children out of classrooms. Since then, the Senator has reached out to fellow Democratic legislators to rally support for this long-overdue change.

A Decade of Harm Ends Here

For more than 10 years, SB277, SB276, and SB714 have:

• Violated medical privacy.

• Restricted legitimate medical exemptions.

• Punished doctors for following their conscience and training.

• Forced parents to choose between their deeply held beliefs and their child’s education.

These laws violate the First Amendment, deny access to public education guaranteed under the California Constitution, and perpetuate discrimination against children based on personal or religious beliefs. The result: families torn apart, careers ruined, medical privacy rights trampled, and children barred from learning alongside their peers.

From PERK’s President, Amy Bohn:

“This is one of the most pivotal moments in America for religious freedom, children’s rights, and parental rights. PERK has stood unwavering for our children, our doctors, and our families — fighting unconstitutional laws in the courts, in the Capitol, and in our communities. Now, with this bill, we are set to finish what we started. This is restitution. As our courageous Senator has said, this is about ‘righting the wrongs.”

A Victory with National Impact

If passed, this legislation will not only restore rights in California but also serve as a national precedent, inspiring lawmakers in other states to take similar action.

How You Can Help Right Now

This victory will only happen if we stand together. Here’s how you can help immediately:

Donate – Fuel the fight: donorbox.org/religiouslibertyforall

Sign the Letter – Tell Governor Newsom & legislators to we want and support this bill: bit.ly/religiouslibertyforallCA

Volunteer – Join PERK’s statewide advocacy teams: bit.ly/PERKvolunteerteams

About PERK

The Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (PERK) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to defending medical freedom, bodily autonomy, religious rights, parental rights, and every child’s constitutional right to an education. With tens of thousands of members statewide, PERK leads one of the largest grassroots movements in California.

Contact:

PERK – Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids

3401 Grande Vista Dr., #723

Newbury Park, CA 91319

Email: info@perk-group.com | Website: www.perk-group.com