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ID H0249

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "instruction regarding human sexuality" as any presentation, story time, discussion, or reading assignment focused primarily on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, eroticism, sexual pleasure, or sexual intimacy, excluding narrowly defined sex education covering anatomy and physiology of human reproduction.

  • Requires parents or legal guardians to file written permission with the school district board of trustees before children participate in instruction regarding human sexuality.

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

  • Allows parents to optionally review instructional materials before granting permission for their child's participation.

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

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for permission to participate in instruction regarding human sexuality.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education

3/8/2021

Committee Referrals

Education3/8/2021
Education2/26/2021

Full Bill Text

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