AZ HB2578

Requires all school districts to provide medically accurate and comprehensive sex education instruction, removing the previous limitation that applied only to districts with existing programs.

Mandates instruction on laws relating to sexual conduct with a minor for pupils in grades 7-12, with school districts able to develop their own course of study to meet this requirement.

Allows parents to request that their child be excused from sex education instruction, with school districts required to notify parents of this opt-out ability.

Requires school districts to establish procedures prohibiting sex education instruction unless the pupil's parent provides written permission, as part of the parental involvement policy under section 15-102.

Defines "medically accurate" as information verified by peer-reviewed research, recognized by leading professional organizations with relevant expertise, and published in peer-reviewed journals when appropriate.