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FL H0169

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public schools receiving state funding that provide information or programs on family planning, pregnancy, or sexually transmitted infections to provide comprehensive, medically accurate, and age-appropriate information.

  • Defines "comprehensive information" to include abstinence as the only certain way to prevent pregnancy and STDs, while also requiring information about contraceptives and barrier-protection methods starting in 6th grade.

  • Establishes a three-tier complaint process allowing parents to file complaints with the superintendent (30-day response), then the school board (30-day response), and finally the Commissioner of Education who can investigate and notify parents if substantial noncompliance is found.

  • Allows students whose parents submit a written request to be exempted from instruction on reproductive health or diseases including HIV and AIDS.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Education in Public Schools/Human Sexuality

Last Action

Died in Committee on PreK-12 Policy (EPC)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

PreK-12 Policy10/23/2009

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