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AZ HB2067

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Hannley

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 15-102 to change parental opt-in requirement for sex education to an opt-out system, allowing parents to withdraw children from sex education instruction rather than requiring advance written permission.

  • Requires all school districts to provide sex education that is medically accurate and comprehensive, rather than only districts with existing sex education curricula.

  • Defines "comprehensive" sex education as evidence-based programs in grades 6-12 covering human development, healthy relationships, decision-making, abstinence, contraception, and disease prevention.

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

  • Requires instruction on laws relating to sexual conduct with a minor for pupils in grades 7-12, and mandates school districts notify parents of their ability to withdraw pupils from sex education instruction.

Legislative Description

Sex education; comprehensive; medically accurate

School Curricula

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

5/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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