AZ SB1019

Changes sex education consent requirement from opt-in (parental permission required) to opt-out (parental objection required) for school districts offering sex education curricula.

Requires school districts to provide written procedures allowing parents to withdraw their children from sex education instruction based on parental written objection rather than written permission.

Requires school districts to notify parents in advance of and allow them to withdraw children from any sexuality-related instruction in non-formal sex education courses.

Requires governing boards to inform parents of their right to opt out of sex education curricula through the district's parental involvement policy.

Maintains existing parental rights to withdraw children from learning materials or activities objected to on grounds of being harmful, including those questioning beliefs about sex, morality, or religion.