ID H0539

Defines "instruction regarding human sexuality" as presentations, discussions, story time, or reading assignments focused on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, eroticism, sexual pleasure, or sexual intimacy, excluding narrowly-defined sex education covering anatomy and physiology of reproduction.

Requires parents or legal guardians to file written permission with school district boards for children to participate in any instruction regarding human sexuality.

Mandates school boards provide permission forms at least two weeks before instruction and give parents a brief content description before granting permission.

Allows parents to optionally review instructional materials prior to granting permission at the parent's or guardian's request.

Requires schools to provide alternative educational activities for students who do not participate in or attend instruction regarding human sexuality.