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AZ HB2067
Bill
Status
5/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hannley
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires all school districts to provide sex education that is medically accurate and comprehensive, rather than only districts with existing sex education curricula.
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Defines "comprehensive" sex education as evidence-based programs in grades 6-12 covering human development, healthy relationships, decision-making, abstinence, contraception, and disease prevention.
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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.
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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