Opinion/Education
By Jack Knocke, 7-31-25
On July 29th, Jack Knocke was back in Nassau County Circuit Court arguing for the release
of Mental Health Curriculum public records that Nassau County School District and
(he is handling his own case Pro Se) Starting Point Behavioral Health continue to block. In November 2024, the court ruled that we could see the records. School district and Starting Point are still blocking.
Knocke pled to the court that access to the mental health online curriculum used by
Nassau County Schools has been blocked for 2 years.
Could it be that they want to prevent further discovery of potentially illegal content in the
curriculum including videos observed showing children coaching children with regard to
mental illness diagnosis, children having access to a Ripple Effects Brain Journal that is
illegally stored in the system and blocked from parents, and presentation of sexual content
(and then modifications) blocked from public observation for 8 years of use in the county?
Public records especially those records that are the subject of a civil action MUST be
preserved by the government entity by law. There are legal consequences. These materials
have been used in Nassau schools since 2015 – 8 years. The school district and Starting
Point claim that they don’t have it any longer. They terminated their contract, ran out the
clock, and breached a mutual contract to block public access.
Do parents know that if their child has a grades issue, behavioral issue or an absentee
issue, their child is referred to a mental hospital? The school sugar coats it by calling it
BRAVE Care Connect. BRAVE is a division of UF Health and Flagler Health Mental Health
group. This hospital team then refers children to Starting Point and Ripple Effects.
You have to ask yourself, what are they covering up? What could be so concerning that
they have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to block public access. Why are the
Superintendent, School Board and their hired agent Starting Point blocking anyone from
seeing the materials used in our public schools?
Ask any teacher. Mental Health issues in schools are off the charts. The state of Florida
spent $9 million on mental health in schools in 2016. In 2024, they spent $180 million. That is a 20x increase. Nassau County contributed an additional $315 thousand in the 24/25 fiscal year to Starting Point directly. But, we’re not allowed to see what they spend it on.
Mental Health Experts reveal that the mental health services don’t work. In fact, they
appear to be making it worse. All that money and the problem is worse than ever. This is a
chronic issue in Nassau and around our country.
What can you/we do about it?
- Question anyone who wants to put your child in a special program. Research it.
Know the contents. Determine if it is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)-based which
means high risk to the child and your family. SEL is designed to separate children
from their parents and instill new values. (these are not your values) - OPT out of all SEL programs
- Investigate anyone who will be mentoring your child – social media, writings,
complaints. Children in this category are the most vulnerable to indoctrination and
abuse. - Seek alternatives outside the school – parents, church, family, Christian counselor
- Seek a home school option where you teach your child values
- Seek a local classical academy option (new academy opening in Wildlight)
- Seek trusted clubs and programs that reinforce your values
Beware of any book, group, or mentoring program. Many are secular indoctrination
programs.
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare is raking in grant money, but will not disclose school curriculum to the public. It takes going to court and then they ignore the court!
In FY 2024-2025 Nassau County gifted $315,000 to Starting Point. Proposed
additional $315,000 in current budget for FY 2025-2026.
In September 2022, Starting Point was awarded $4 million in federal SAMHSA
funds to establish Nassau County’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health
Clinic (CCBHC) in Fernandina Beach
In Fiscal Year 2021–2022, Starting Point received $400,000 from the Florida state
government as part of the Florida Leads budget to support Project T.A.L.K.S.
Lutheran Children Services also helps fund the Ripple Effects Starting Point
Program according to school contracts.
Below are a few articles and books to read if you want more information-facts.
National article on the issue. Mental Health Outcomes on Trial
Mental Health “Experts” Expose Psychiatric Drugging Abuse by Industry
Article Studies Show Federal Mental Health Programs Make Students Worse
Mental Health Public Curriculum on trial in Nassau
7.31.25
Book: Indoctrinating our Children to Death by Alex Newman
A new book that exposes the deception, manipulation and lies in the mental health
industry is Lies My Therapist Told Me by Greg Gifford.
Jack Knocke
For Common Sense Fernandina Beach
https://www.facebook.com/commonsenseFB
Update
Here’s an update on the Ripple Effects hearing on July 29th. Thanks for all of your prayers and support!
The judge opened with acknowledgement that we have several accusations of violations of Section 119 public records law. She also stated that maybe it’s OK to charge $40/hour to view the records. She also stated that my request for monetary sanctions were not valid since the case was decided and the time to appeal was over.
It is hard to tell how the judge will rule. I made a strong case that there should be no cost for anyone to see curriculum that has been offered for free for the last 8 years. Now that we ask, they cancel and want to charge us to see it. Not fair.
There are several local and even national sites that picked up the story:
- NassauFL DOGE
- Citizens Journal
- Dave Scott Blog
- Yulee News – should publish Thursday
- Liberty Sentinal – Alex Newman national publication
Feel free to share a link with your social media or email to friends – especially parents with children.
Jack
Jack Knocke
470-295-4365
Relevant articles:
Ripple Effects Mental Health SEL Curriculum Totally Removed from Nassau School District
Press Release By Jack Knocke, 1-3-25 Nassau Citizens Defending Freedom won a one-and-a-half-year battle with the Nassau County School District (NCSD) and Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare…
School District Hiding Mental Health Info from Parents?
Opinion By Citizens Defending Freedom 01-24-2024 The Citizens Defending Freedom Show – Episode #33A CDF investigation reveals that Anna ISD withheld vital information from parents regarding mental…
Victory for Parental Rights: Judge Grants Access to Alarming School Curriculum
Press Release By Citizens Defending Freedom 12/17/24 Defend & Deliver: Citizen Update Citizens Defending Freedom is on a mission to champion the preservation of America’s founding values. Read…
Local Civic Organization Forces Nassau School District to Disclose Curriculum
News/Education By George Miller, 11-22-24, updated 11-23-24 The Nassau County Chapter of Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF) just won a lawsuit to force The Nassau County School…
In Court: CDF v. Nassau County School District Withholding Curriculum/Materials
News By George Miller, 7-11-24 Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF) is now in litigation with Nassau County School District (NCSD) and suppliers allegedly refusing to disclose legally…
Nassau CDF Uncovers Proposed Curriculum … District Had Not Seen or Reviewed
Press Release By Citizens Defending Freedom 02-23-24 I could not believe my ears. This revelation is astounding. The NCSD was seeking to approve curriculum that was not in the…
Nationwide Nonprofit, County Citizens Defending Freedom-USA, Inc, and Local Leader, Jack Knocke Sue Nassau County School Board Over Concealed Adult-Themed Curricula
News/Education By George Miller, 2-9-24 Local civic activist and County Citizens Defending Freedom USA and its Nassau County Director Jack Knocke filed a lawsuit in 4th…
Jack Knocke is a Nassau County resident and founder/leader of civic organization Common Sense Fernandina Beach. He was also Executive Director of Nassau County Citizens Defending Freedom.
