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FL H0169
Bill
Status
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Abruzzo
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Allows students whose parents submit a written request to be exempted from instruction on reproductive health or diseases including HIV and AIDS.
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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